Vietnam: People in Ho Chi Minh City pull together to buy cheap meat, fish, shrimp, crab

Published 2021년 10월 23일

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A district in Vietnam has opened a subsidized point of sale to allow people to buy food at affordable prices, with the aim of supporting those who are struggling due to reduced income or loss of income. The prices of food products sold at this point are lower than those in markets and supermarkets, as the goods are bought directly from the source and sold without going through middlemen. The district has invited more businesses to join the initiative, which has already seen nine units involved in sales. The prices for various food items and vegetables are kept low, making it easier for people to purchase essential goods. The program is expected to run until the end of the year.

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Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Nhan (living in Go Vap district) said: "My house is more than 10km away, but I still come here to buy fish because the price is quite soft, like normal waterfalls more than 250,000 VND, now only about 200,000 VND. Price reduced by more than 40%. I will be back tomorrow to continue shopping.” Carrying two crispy carp, 3 kg of snails, 2 kg of squid and many other vegetables with a total amount of less than 1 million VND, Ms. Thu Trang (living on Nguyen Trai Street, District 5) smiled brightly: "Love I was passing by here and saw a sign selling support, I went to check it out and was surprised because the goods were so fresh and so cheap. So take advantage of buying to make a meal for the whole family on the weekend." Mr. Tran Huy Cuong - Director of the Center for Economic Development Support and Labor Supply in District 5 said that now, traditional markets are also reopened to operate, the purchase of essential goods and food for people is still limited. people much ...

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