The prices of clean meats at supermarkets are more expensive than in traditional markets, but still remain at the old prices. At traditional markets, supermarkets, food products, green vegetables and basic necessities are still plentifully sold, but according to many small traders in Hanoi, goods are consumed slower than in Vietnam. there are no cases of COVID-19 infection in the community. Purchasing power in the market decreased by 20-30% compared to before the epidemic. “Currently, Thai mango prices are still stable, delicious types are sold at 45,000 – 50,000 VND / kg, medium types from 35,000 – 40,000 VND / kg; Saigon mango prices range from 60,000 to 65,000 VND / kg. The price of imported apples has inched more. If in the past, the price was from 90,000 – 100,000 VND / kg, now it increases by 10,000 VND / kg; Delicious type is currently selling for 150,000 VND / kg. The price of Envy apple is from 180,000 to 200,000 VND / kg, an increase of 10,000 – 20,000 VND / kg compared to before ”, said Pham Thi Ngo, a fruit trader in Hang Bun street, Hanoi. According to Ms. Pham Thi Ngo, due to concerns about translation, purchasing power decreased from 30 to 40% compared to before, because people are less likely to go to the street. Number of customers buying by phone is negligible, except on the first and full moon holidays. In the hot weather, the price of oranges and tangerines increased from 5,000 to 10,000 VND / kg compared to before. Saigon orange price is 60,000 VND / kg; sweet tangerine is 70,000 VND / kg. Due to an outbreak, many restaurants and eateries were empty, so the consumption of goods was slower than before. “The necessities and food are many, but now many restaurants have to close due to the absence of customers, prolonged epidemics, so food and food are now abundant and the price is even softer”, Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai Lien – cottage said Dong Xa market, Mai Dich ward, Cau Giay, Hanoi. According to the owner of a fresh fish stall at Lo Lua “toad” market, Bach Mai street, the price of many types of fish is 5,000 to 10,000 VND / kg cheaper than before. Tilapia is currently sold for between 40,000 and 45,000 VND / kg, depending on the type; red roses 58,000 VND / kg, down 2,000 VND / kg; carp 67,000 VND / kg, down 3,000 VND / kg; carp 60,000 VND / kg. “About 1 week back, people went to the market less everyday because they bought food together for 3 days or 1 week. Normally, with fresh produce like fish, many housewives only buy goods for stock for 3 days, ”said Lien Hoa, a small trader selling fish in Lo Lua“ toad ”market. Goods are flooded at the supermarket. From the beginning of the year until now, the price of beef and pork has not fluctuated, even “cooled down”. At the traditional market of Phan Huy Chu, the price of billed beef remained at 310,000 VND / kg; beef tenderloin is 350,000 VND / kg; corn meat 350,000 VND / kg; Corn flower core from 420,000 to 620,000 VND / kg, depending on type. In some “toad” markets in Hanoi, the price of pork decreased slightly compared to before. Currently, the price of lean meat is 140,000 VND / kg, down 10,000 VND / kg compared to before; ham meat from 110,000 to 120,000 VND / kg, down 10,000 VND / kg compared to before, especially fat reduced to 15,000 VND / kg at the price of 60,000 VND / kg. Sharing with the News reporter on May 10, Ms. Vu Thi Thanh Van (housewife), Bach Mai street shared: In recent days, food prices at Trai Gang market, Bach Mai street are still as stable as before. there is no translation of COVID-19 in the community. Accordingly, the price of raw chicken feathers is 120,000 VND / kg; choysum is 10,000 VND / kg; cabbage is 8,000 VND / kg; mosquito net 5,000 VND / kg, morning glory 8,000 VND / kg… Because I am afraid of translation, I go to the streets less and buy food for the whole week. COVID-19 lasted, so commodity prices decreased, but people’s spending also reduced more “, Ms. Vu Thi Thanh Van shared. Many supermarkets apply promotional goods to stimulate demand. As noted by the reporter of News, at supermarkets such as Big C, Hapro Mart, VinMart … goods are all full on shelves, commodity prices have not increased, not to mention there are promotions. great forever for customers. Visitors to the supermarket are checked their temperature, asked to wear a mask, hand sanitizer to prevent epidemics. Representatives of distributors and markets in Hanoi all stock up twice as much in warehouses to supply the market. Fresh food, essential goods to fully serve people, there is no shortage of “fever” prices. “Hanoi has prepared a large quantity of goods, serving the local people’s anti-epidemic needs. With the amount of goods in reserve for 3 months, 17 essential goods are worth 194,000 billion VND. Hanoi also reserves an amount of goods of nearly 30,000 billion VND to be ready to support provinces and cities in neighboring areas if complicated epidemics occur “, Ms. Tran Thi Phuong Lan – Acting Director of Department of Industry and Trade Ha Cabinet said.

Ms. Tran Thi Phuong Lan, Acting Director of Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade speaking at the conference. Photo: Phuong Anh / VNA Speaking at the Conference, Ms. Tran Thi Phuong Lan, Acting Director of Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade, said that during the Hanoi centralized promotion program, participating businesses are allowed to carry out the program. promotion, customer gratitude with promotion up to 100%. The program is expected to be a lever to stimulate consumption after the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, creating conditions for a large number of people in the capital to access and purchase tens of thousands of products with deep discounts and quality. guaranteed across the city. Thereby, contributing to the domestic market development goal is associated with the campaign “Vietnamese people give priority to using Vietnamese goods”, promoting production and business, stabilizing prices, stabilizing the market, curb inflation, ensure social security in the capital area. According to Mr. Nguyen Bach Tung, representative of the Organizing Committee of the Program, this second year, Hanoi has implemented the centralized promotion program of Hanoi city. In 2020, the program has brought encouraging results with the revenue of businesses participating in the event increasing from 100% – 200%, the number of other visitors to visit and shopping increased from 200% – 315% compared to normal days. With the results achieved by the program, it contributes to economic development, boost consumption, and perform the dual task of preventing the COVID-19 epidemic and ensuring economic development. Representative of BigC Long Bien Trade Center said that the unit participated in the program and achieved unexpected results. Especially the program “HaNoi Midnight sale without sleep” has attracted a large number of customers to shop, the unit is also very passive, so it has not prepared enough goods to serve the shopping needs of people. This year, the unit continues to register to participate in the program and wants the Organizing Committee to promote the program earlier so that people know and the unit also prepares goods to better serve consumers. This year, the opening ceremony of the program will be held at 8:00 p.m. on April 29 at King Ly Thai To Monument Square, Hoan Kiem District and officially launch demand stimulus, discount and promotion activities focusing on the months. 5, 7 and November. The program has the participation of 30 promotional centers gathering together with 2,000 promotional points throughout Hanoi city. Besides, there will be a series of attractive stimulus events. Accordingly, expected from April 29, 2021 – May 1, 2021, the “Nha Xinh for you” stimulus event at the sidewalk of Dinh Tien Hoang street, Hoan Kiem district with the scale of 25-30 display booths. , promote and stimulate demand in the fields of construction, furniture, home decoration, real estate. Hanoi summer shopping tourism stimulus festival 2021 at 30-50 major tourist and shopping destinations in the area. The launching ceremony of the program is expected to be held on May 21, 2021 and there will be a tourist stimulating booth, summer shopping taking place in 03 days 21-23 at Times City Square / Royal City with the participation of tourism businesses, transportation, airlines, supermarkets, commercial centers … for consumers to experience shopping and promotion. In order to stimulate the promotion and consumption of products of the Program One commune per commune (OCOP) and also the highlight of 2021, Hanoi organized the 2021 Hanoi traditional product stimulus month, the theme “Hanoi. past and present “at about 50-100 business points of participating businesses in the area. The launching ceremony of the program is expected to be held on July 10 and there will be a booth to stimulate tourism, summer shopping taking place in 3 days from 10 to 12/7 at Bat Trang craft village with the participation of businessmen. organizations, individuals trading traditional products, craft villages, OCOP … In November 2021, the Department of Industry and Trade of Hanoi coordinated with the Center for Investment Promotion, Trade and Tourism, to implement the program of the Hanoi Promotion Month in 2021 and the special stimulus and promotion programs on the last occasion. The year includes the opening ceremony of the Promotional Month Hanoi year 2021 on October 29, 2021; the opening ceremony of the “Cash Free Day” event; event “Tourism Promotion Day” in 3 days October 29 – October 31, 2021 …