Forecast for January 5th: Commodity prices remain stable.

It is predicted that market prices on the 5th day of the first lunar month will not fluctuate unusually because the demand for shopping on the first day of the year is not high, and most people have already done their shopping and stockpiled enough before Tet.

The Ministry of Finance stated that, based on compiled reports and market monitoring, on February 20th (the fourth day of the first lunar month), the supply and demand of goods nationwide remained basically stable; the market did not record any major price fluctuations, there were no shortages or sudden price increases for essential goods, and the goods and services market continued to be stable and gradually returned to normal.

On January 4th, more businesses reopened, and trading activities gradually returned to normal. Demand was mainly focused on essential items such as fresh food, seafood, fresh vegetables and fruits, food and beverage services, tourism , entertainment, parking services, and passenger transport services.

Many supermarkets and large shopping malls have reopened. Photo: Lam Giang

At the same time, people mainly travel to spiritual sites and major entertainment venues throughout the country, so the prices of services such as private parking, food and beverage services, and offerings increase slightly compared to normal days, due to increased labor costs during the Tet holiday.

Compared to the days leading up to Tet, the prices of vegetables, fruits, and fresh flowers at the market have not increased much, while the prices of some livestock and poultry meat have decreased slightly in many places.

The supply of gasoline, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and other essential energy products is guaranteed to be sufficient, continuous, and uninterrupted.

Market prices on the 5th day of the first lunar month are not expected to fluctuate unusually due to low demand for shopping on the first day of the year.

The supply of goods remains sufficient to meet demand. Prices of essential goods are forecast to remain relatively stable due to low demand.

Some carbonated soft drinks, beer, and soda sold by small businesses near tourist attractions to cater to the needs of spring holiday visitors may increase in price.

To further ensure market price stability, the Ministry of Finance requests that ministries, sectors, and localities continue to closely monitor the supply and demand and market prices of goods under their management, especially essential goods and services serving consumer needs, spring travel, and early year festivals; promptly identify and handle cases of unreasonable price increases, preventing speculation, hoarding, and localized price fluctuations.

In Hanoi , market prices on the 4th day of the first lunar month continued to remain stable. Local markets began reopening, focusing on fresh fruits, vegetables, and fresh produce such as beef, pork, and fish.

Fresh flower shops catering to the needs of New Year's rituals are opening with prices about 15-30% higher than on the 29th day of the Lunar New Year. Chrysanthemums are priced at around 12,000-15,000 VND per flower, while roses cost around 12,000-17,000 VND per stem.

Items such as premium pork range from 160,000 to 180,000 VND/kg, while beef tenderloin fluctuates around 320,000 to 350,000 VND/kg. Supply is stable, and prices are about 30% higher than usual. Vegetables and fruits remain at stable, with prices approximately 15% to 30% higher than on the 29th day of the Lunar New Year.

Specifically, green vegetables such as kohlrabi still fluctuate around 20,000 VND/3 bulbs, cabbage at 25,000 VND/kg, and tomatoes at around 30,000 VND/kg.

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