The article reports a significant price increase of up to 30% for seafood products like shrimp, squid, and dried fish, and other seafood and produce in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam due to high demand and low supply. Premium dried squid prices have doubled, reaching over 2 million VND per kg. The surge in prices is attributed to high demand for Tet gifts, decreased supply, and increased input costs. As a result, the purchasing power at stores and traditional markets has increased by 5-10% compared to the previous month.