iPhone 16 Pro Max hits a new low price in Vietnam.

After more than 6 months since its launch, the iPhone 16 Pro Max has seen its biggest price drop ever. According to Thanh Nien Viet, at the time of release, the listed price of the iPhone 16 Pro Max was 34.99 million VND for the 256GB version. However, in reality, users had to pay more, ranging from 37-38 million VND, to own the product in the early days.

Subsequently, the price of the iPhone 16 Pro Max was repeatedly adjusted downwards. At some retail systems, the price of the iPhone 16 Pro Max currently remains around 30.5 million VND.

Meanwhile, on Shopee, the 256GB version of the iPhone 16 Pro Max is listed at only 28.99 million VND. This is the lowest price since the product was launched, a reduction of more than 6 million VND compared to the initial listed price more than 6 months ago.

Xiaomi's high-end smartphone sees a price drop of 10 million VND after just one week of launch.

Xiaomi's top-of-the-line 15 Ultra smartphone (from China) was first sold in Vietnam in early March, simultaneously with the global market. According to Doi Song & Phap Luat (Life & Law), the 15 Ultra was priced at 34.99 million VND in Vietnam for the 16GB RAM and 512GB internal storage version. However, just under a week after its launch, the price of this model dropped by more than 10 million VND.

According to surveys of online phone trading groups, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is being offered for sale at only 25-26 million VND, nearly 10 million VND lower than the official price listed by Xiaomi Vietnam.

At authorized dealers, Vietnamese customers buying the iPhone 15 Ultra also receive a discounted price, up to 5 million VND lower than the listed price. During the first week of sales, Xiaomi applied a direct discount of 3 million VND, along with a trade-in program offering an additional 2 million VND. In total, buyers only had to pay approximately 29.99 million VND for a new phone instead of the listed price of 34.99 million VND.

Premium grapes are cheaper than water spinach.

Although it's not the peak season, premium Chinese milk grapes are still being widely sold in the market. At only 12,000 VND/kg, these Chinese grapes are even cheaper than a bunch of water spinach at the market.

Ms. Nguyen Ha Linh from Tan Mai ( Hanoi ) said that in the 5 years she has been importing and selling Chinese milk grapes, this is the time when the price is the cheapest.

Despite the low price, these grapes are still not selling well. This is because, at the end of October last year, this "premium" type of grape from China, sold in the Thai market, was found to contain banned substances and pesticide residues exceeding permissible levels. As a result, many Vietnamese consumers are hesitant and avoid buying them.

Snow White strawberries cost only a few tens of thousands of dong per kilogram.

According to Tri Thức - Znews, in online marketplaces recently, many sellers have been promoting Snow White strawberries, also known as milk strawberries, which have an unusual appearance with a white skin and a mild, sweet flavor.

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Snow White strawberries. Photo: Bang Duong

The vendors say that this type of fruit is imported daily in large quantities from Moc Chau and Da Lat, hence the extremely low price.

Currently, Snow White strawberries on online marketplaces are priced between 90,000 and 150,000 VND/kg. Many places even offer wholesale prices starting from 65,000 VND/kg, instead of the nearly 1 million VND price before.

However, an online strawberry shop owner asserted that the super-cheap "Snow White" strawberries being sold everywhere are not originally from Moc Chau or Da Lat, but may be imported from China. Even though it's currently the season, the smallest "Snow White" strawberries from Da Lat cost 200,000 VND/kg, and even lower-quality ones are close to 100,000 VND/kg.

Durian prices have risen sharply.

Durian prices have unexpectedly surged while supply has begun to increase as the main harvest season approaches.

On March 14th, a survey conducted by reporters from Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper at durian purchasing centers specializing in export showed that the highest prices reached 140,000 VND/kg (Monthong grade A) and 85,000 VND/kg (Ri 6 grade A), an increase of more than 20,000 VND/kg compared to the previous week.

A representative from a company that supplies durian to major supermarkets in Ho Chi Minh City confirmed that prices have increased sharply in the past few days due to strong renewed demand from the Chinese market.

'Rescuing' mandarin oranges

Mandarin oranges from the Mekong Delta are being sold off in Ho Chi Minh City at "rescue" prices ranging from 5,500 to 8,000 VND per kilogram. According to Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper, recently, mandarin oranges have been piled up and sold around traditional markets in Ho Chi Minh City at incredibly cheap prices, only 10,000-12,000 VND per kilogram. Street vendors sell them for 25,000 VND for 3 kilograms, while roadside stalls package them in 10-kilogram bags, each bag costing 55,000 VND.

The phenomenon of abundant harvests of mandarin oranges, with prices plummeting in March and April, has been recurring for several years now, due to the massive increase in mandarin orange cultivation area in the Mekong Delta and the high yield of mandarin orange trees.

Pork prices have skyrocketed to 280,000 VND/kg for some types.

Since January, live pig prices have fluctuated sharply every day. In some localities, prices have risen to 83,000 VND/kg - the highest level since mid-2020. High live pig prices, along with lower prices for feed ingredients and finished feed products, have helped farmers make a profit, creating an incentive for them to restock their herds.

Meanwhile, pork prices have skyrocketed, with some types reaching as high as 280,000 VND/kg.

Increased scrutiny of Baby Three dolls suspected of having the 'nine-dash line' printed on them.

The Department of Domestic Market Management and Development ( Ministry of Industry and Trade ) has just issued a document to the market management branches in provinces and cities regarding strengthening inspections of toys with images or content related to Vietnam's territorial sovereignty.

The agency requested increased inspections and enforcement following reports that Baby Three toys were printed with images resembling the "nine-dash line," and stated that any violations would be dealt with severely.

The Competition Commission is investigating the case of Quang Linh Vlogs and Hang Du Muc's vegetable candy.

Recently, various media outlets and social networks have reported on Kera vegetable candy, a product of CER Group Joint Stock Company.

The Kera vegetable candy product, advertised by Quang Linh Vlogs and Hang "Du Muc," boasts a high fiber content, with one candy equivalent to a whole plate of vegetables. This has sparked public outrage due to its inaccuracy.

Regarding the above incident, the National Competition Commission (Ministry of Industry and Trade) has promptly intervened, conducting inspections, verifications, and considering how to handle the case.

Hanoi residents withdraw their savings and brave the rain to buy gold as prices reach their peak.

Despite the heavy rain, people in Hanoi rushed to buy gold as prices continuously hit new record highs. Long lines of people patiently waited, fearing that the gold would run out.

Mr. Manh from Thanh Xuan (Hanoi) recounted that he arrived late because he had to withdraw his savings from the bank. He withdrew 300 million VND from his bank account to buy 3 taels of gold. However, upon arrival, he learned that the store announced that each customer was only allowed to buy a maximum of one tael.