Supermarkets and local markets in Nghe An are bustling on the weekend: Shelves are overflowing with Tet holiday goods, and customers are constantly buying.

Taking advantage of the weekend, people in Nghe An province flocked to shopping malls and markets to shop for Tet (Lunar New Year). A wide variety of attractive goods were on display, drawing in many buyers.

According to reporters' observations on February 7th and 8th (the 20th and 21st of the 12th lunar month), the Tet shopping atmosphere was bustling at supermarkets and shopping malls. Everyone was taking advantage of the weekend to prepare for Tet thoroughly and meticulously. Photo: Lotte Vinh supermarket crowded with customers during the weekend. Photo: QA

Confectionery stalls always attract a large number of buyers because confectionery is an indispensable item for every household during Tet (Lunar New Year). The confectionery is displayed in central areas, making it easily visible to consumers. (Photo: QA)

The variety of candies and sweets is extensive and colorful, with prices ranging from 40,000 to 150,000 VND for candies sold by weight. Photo: QA

A wide variety of fruits from many regions across the country have also been stocked on the shelves to serve the shopping needs of the people. Mr. Nham Sy Thanh - Director of Lotte Vinh Supermarket said: "To meet market demand during Tet, the supermarket has imported 30-50% more goods compared to previous months, focusing on confectionery, food, fruits, and beverages...". Photo: QA

Not only in shopping malls, but also in local markets, the pace of buying and selling in the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year) is more vibrant. The streets surrounding Vinh Market have many shops selling Tet decorations, attracting many people looking to choose from a wide selection. (Photo: QA)

This year is the Year of the Horse (Bính Ngọ), so many decorative items featuring the horse as the zodiac animal are being sold in various designs, primarily in red and yellow colors, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity. Photo: QA

Traditional Tet decorations are very diverse, including apricot blossoms, peach blossoms, lanterns, firecrackers, red envelopes, red couplets, banh chung (traditional rice cakes), and artificial watermelons... Vendors say that prices this year are slightly higher than in previous years. Smaller items like red envelopes and decorative hanging ornaments cost from a few thousand to a few tens of thousands of dong. (Photo: QA)

Decorative lights and colorful string lights are also popular choices for people to beautify their homes during Tet (Lunar New Year). Photo: QA

Currently, the streets are filled with a wide variety of ornamental plants for Tet (Lunar New Year), including kumquats, peach blossoms, apricot blossoms, etc., in various sizes and styles to meet the shopping needs of the people. Photo: Quang An

This year, amidst challenging economic conditions, many people are tending to tighten their spending, prioritizing compact, affordable ornamental plants that fit their budget while still ensuring aesthetic appeal and a festive atmosphere for Tet. Photo: QA

Yellow apricot blossom trees are the last type of tree brought to the market by nurseries and small traders, mainly to gauge demand in the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), with an average price ranging from 1 to 5 million VND per tree, suitable for the needs of many middle-income families. Photo: QA

Consumer spending is expected to continue to increase sharply in the coming days, as people's demand for shopping and decorating their homes for Tet (Lunar New Year) reaches its peak. Following the directives of the Provincial People's Committee, stores, distributors, and retail systems have also fully prepared essential goods to serve people celebrating Tet and welcoming the Spring. Photo: QA

According to a report from the Department of Industry and Trade, more than 15 businesses are currently participating in the Tet market stabilization program, with a total estimated value of goods of approximately 10,000 billion VND, distributed through thousands of sales points throughout the province.

Many businesses have significantly increased their inventory compared to last year's Tet holiday, such as GO! Vinh, which stockpiled goods worth over 144 billion VND, an increase of 21.6%; Lotte Mart system stockpiled over 52 billion VND, an increase of 48%; and Nam Long Trading Joint Stock Company prepared cooking oil and instant noodles worth approximately 81 billion VND, an increase of 17.4%...

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