A wide variety of vegetables are available at stable prices.

On the morning of October 23rd, the scene at Ben Ngu Market, one of the city's largest markets, was quite peaceful. Despite the rain, the stalls remained open, but there was no longer the crowding and hustle and bustle seen before the storm. Vegetables, meat, and fish were abundant and prices were stable: cabbage at 20,000 VND/kg, tomatoes at 40,000 VND/kg, and pork at 130,000 - 150,000 VND/kg.

“Two days before the storm, people bought a lot, and almost all the vegetables were sold out. Now the market is quieter; everyone has already stocked up on food at home. The goods arrived late due to the rain, but there's enough to sell, and the prices have only increased slightly by 1,000-2,000 dong per item,” said Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan, a vegetable vendor.

Like Ms. Lan, many small traders said that the supply of vegetables from suburban areas like Huong Thuy and Phu Mau has decreased due to localized flooding, but agricultural products from Quang Tri and Da Nang are still arriving regularly. "No shortage, no price increase" - that's the phrase most traders affirm.

Food supply at markets is stable and not fluctuating.

Ms. Hoang Thi Thu, a resident of Thuan Hoa ward, said she only went to the market to buy some extra green vegetables. “Before the storm, I stocked up on instant noodles, eggs, and dried fish. Now I’m just buying some more vegetables to make the meal fresher; the prices are still normal,” she said.

The atmosphere at GO! Hue supermarket after the storm was calmer. Despite the low number of customers, the vegetable, fresh food, bread, and dry goods counters were still fully stocked. Prices remained stable: lettuce at 13,000 VND/pack, beef from 223,000 - 322,000 VND/kg, and pork from 113,000 - 188,000 VND/kg.

“From the beginning of the week, the supermarket doubled its stock of essential goods such as vegetables, rice, noodles, and packaged foods. Thanks to this, during and after the storm, the supply remained stable and prices did not fluctuate. We also coordinated with suppliers to ensure that transportation was not interrupted,” said Ms. Hoang Thi Tuoi, representative of GO! Hue supermarket.

Supermarkets have doubled their stock of essential goods to ensure market demand is met during the rainy and stormy days.

According to many small business owners and residents, this year weather forecasts were updated early, continuously, and easily accessible through social media, mobile applications, and local television. Thanks to timely information, people proactively stocked up on essential goods early, avoiding the rush to buy supplies when the storm arrived.

This proactive approach helped the Hue market maintain its normal pace after the storm. There was no hoarding, unusual price increases, or supply shortages. Local markets and supermarkets maintained regular operations, ensuring the shopping needs of the people were met despite the prolonged heavy rain.

Ms. Tran Thi Ai Nhi, a customer from Vy Da ward, shared: “Now, when I go to the supermarket, I see that everything is still available, the prices are clear, and I feel very reassured. This year there is no longer the crowding like in previous years.”

According to information from the meteorological and hydrological agency, the remnants of Typhoon No. 12 will continue to cause heavy to very heavy rain in Hue in the coming days, with a risk of localized flooding. Local authorities advise people to closely monitor weather forecasts, proactively protect their property, and limit going outside during bad weather. People are advised to shop and stockpile goods in reasonable amounts, avoiding excessive hoarding that leads to waste.

The City People's Committee issued Plan No. 283/KH-UBND dated July 3, 2025, on stockpiling goods for disaster prevention and control in 2025, including: 20 tons of rice; 4,000 boxes of instant noodles; 2,000 units of dried food; 100,000 bottles of drinking water (500 ml bottled water); regarding fuel (gasoline, diesel), businesses engaged in the petroleum industry should proactively prepare reserves to ensure stable and continuous supply when natural disasters, floods, and storms are forecast and throughout the rainy season. The City People's Committee also assigned the People's Committees of communes and wards to proactively choose appropriate stockpiling methods, timing, and duration within their respective jurisdictions.
Thu Thuy

Source: https://huengaynay.vn/kinh-te/cho-thua-khach-gia-ca-on-dinh-159104.html