On the second day of the Lunar New Year, the nationwide goods market gradually became vibrant again.

Based on reports from several provincial and city-level Departments of Finance, relevant units, and market monitoring by the Price Management Department (Ministry of Finance), the Ministry of Finance presents a summary report on market prices before and during Tet (Lunar New Year) up to February 18, 2026 (the second day of Tet).

The nationwide goods market is gradually becoming vibrant again as distribution systems, traditional markets, and retail outlets begin to reopen after the New Year's holiday, amidst assured supply and generally stable prices. The shopping atmosphere at traditional markets, supermarkets, and retail outlets has become more lively, with abundant supply and no major price fluctuations contributing to a solid market rhythm in the early days of the new year.

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The distribution system continues to play a crucial role in maintaining market momentum. Besides convenience store chains operating throughout the Tet holiday such as Circle K, FamilyMart, 7-Eleven, and GS25, many large retail systems like AEON, MM Mega Market, GO!, and Saigon Co.op have reopened at suitable times in some areas. Notably, Aeon Mall opened at 4 PM on the first day of Tet and continued operating on the second day, helping to meet the early year shopping and entertainment needs of the people. At traditional markets, some small traders have also resumed business, mainly focusing on fresh food, vegetables, fruits, and offerings.

Consumer trends on the second day of Tet (Lunar New Year) leaned strongly towards fresh food items such as vegetables, seafood, pork, and beef, aiming to diversify diets after the high-protein and dried food meals of the holiday. Fresh flowers and fruits for offerings continued to maintain stable demand. Prices generally remained stable compared to the period leading up to Tet; at supermarkets, prices were fixed and accompanied by various promotional programs. There were no reports of shortages or unreasonable price increases.

The price of basic parking services remained stable compared to normal days; some unauthorized parking areas around temples, pagodas, and festivals saw localized price increases, but these were not widespread. Overall, the market on the second day of Tet was stable, with no unusual factors affecting the general price level.

In Hanoi , on the second day of Tet (Lunar New Year), most people were out visiting relatives and friends, so shopping demand was negligible. Only a few businesses, such as supermarkets and shopping malls, remained open to serve the public. Most traditional markets were also deserted, with only a few establishments remaining open to mark the start of the new year.

Due to the warm and sunny weather in most localities, the supply of goods is abundant, and there has been no sudden price increase. It is expected that people will start going to the market and shopping on the third day of Tet, but the demand will not be as high as in the previous days.

In Ho Chi Minh City, on the second day of Tet (Lunar New Year), some supermarkets such as Coopmart and Satra reopened to serve people's shopping needs, but with shorter operating hours than usual. Some traditional markets and wholesale markets also reopened, but with a limited number of stalls, mainly selling essential food items such as vegetables, tubers, and fruits. Many items were not yet imported due to existing stock, and traders mainly came to sell on the opening day and supply restaurants and eateries operating during the Lunar New Year season.

It is expected that on the 3rd and 4th days of the Lunar New Year, the market will resume many buying and selling activities as people participate in holiday celebrations, travel demand increases, and entertainment centers and venues begin to reopen. Ministries, sectors, and localities will continue to closely monitor the supply and demand and market prices of goods under their management, especially essential goods and those with significant price increases in their areas, in order to proactively ensure a balanced supply of goods to meet people's consumption needs, stabilize the market, and prevent shortages, disruptions in supply, and sudden price increases.

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