Vietnam: Coconut prices fluctuate like the 'price of gold', and high prices for early-ripening lychees still attract customers

Hot weather, 'fresh coconut prices fluctuate like the price of gold' On May 3, according to Tuoi Tre Newspaper, at a press conference to inform about the activities of the second quarter of 2024 of Ho Chi Minh City's industry and trade industry, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Tung - General Director of Vina T&T Company - said the weather was hot and sunny. The prolonged period has affected the procurement of fruit materials for export. Currently, the price of fresh coconut has increased to 130,000 VND/dozen, 4 times higher than before. Not only is the price high but it also fluctuates strongly, the price reported in the morning is different in the afternoon when purchased is different. Businesses and traders have to compete with each other to purchase raw materials. "It must be said that the price of coconut fluctuates like the price of gold," Mr. Tung said. Rose lychees ripen early and at high prices still attract customers For several days now, according to VTC News, online markets have begun ...