Sticky rice cakes (Bánh chưng), apricot blossoms (Mai Tết)... are selling well.
In recent days, customers calling Chef Phan Ton Tinh Hai's phone number have rarely been able to reach her because she's been so busy. "I spend all day in the kitchen preparing dishes that customers have ordered. Some days I have to stay up until 1 am to make jams. This year, customers really like the ginger jam, lotus jam, and sticky rice cakes bearing the Tinh Hai brand, so the number of orders has increased. The price of sticky rice cakes on the market this year is quite high, but Tinh Hai's cakes remain stable, and my goal is still quality over quantity," "Master Chef" Tinh Hai shared.
On the market, the service of cooking banh chung (traditional Vietnamese rice cakes) has also started to pick up. Ms. Thu Thuy, owner of the Banh Chung Me Nau shop in Go Vap District (Ho Chi Minh City), is currently taking orders for banh chung for Tet (Lunar New Year). She said that this is a traditional dish during the Lunar New Year, so even with the difficult economic situation , the demand remains very high. This year, many regular customers have placed orders, and although some ingredients have increased in price, the shop's prices remain the same, or even slightly lower for wholesale buyers to remain competitive. According to Thanh Nien newspaper's reporter, the price of banh chung on the market ranges from 200,000 to 320,000 VND per pair, depending on weight and brand.
Sticky rice cakes and pickled onions are selling like hotcakes.
Along with the demand for Tet sticky rice cakes, the decoration service is also starting to heat up. Ms. Vi Bui, representative of Loc Xanh Company in Thu Duc City (Ho Chi Minh City), shared: "This week, the Tet apricot blossom rental service is entering its peak season. This year, due to the difficult economic situation, the demand for Tet apricot blossoms has been affected. However, our company has a loyal customer base of office buildings, banks, and households, so we are still maintaining stability. Typically, office and headquarters customers receive the flowers between the 15th and 22nd of the 12th lunar month, while family customers receive the apricot blossom trees on the 25th of the 12th lunar month. The biggest challenge of the apricot blossom rental service is ensuring that the trees bloom abundantly, beautifully, and on the right day to maintain customer trust. This year, Tet is coming late, so the weather is not favorable. The key is that the artisans must have the techniques to care for the trees so that the blossoms bloom at the right time." Mr. Nguyen Hoan Nhu, a bonsai artist in Xuan Thoi Son commune, Hoc Mon district (Ho Chi Minh City), also said: "This year, the economic situation is difficult, so bonsai enthusiasts are being very frugal. My bonsai garden has hundreds of trees, but sales have been very slow for the past few years. Most of the time, we rent them out for Tet (Lunar New Year) and exchange them among fellow bonsai artists. In general, the demand for bonsai has decreased this year, but the bonsai rental service may have decreased even more."
Phong Hong's system of renting Tet apricot blossom trees in Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong reports that demand for Tet apricot blossom tree rentals remains stable. Rental prices this year are almost unchanged: office-sized yellow apricot blossom trees cost from 4-12 million VND depending on size, lobby-display yellow apricot blossom trees cost from 12-15 million VND, and large hall-display yellow apricot blossom trees cost from 15-20 million VND. Rental periods are limited to 20 days, and reservations must be made 15 days in advance.
Competition in the car rental service market.
Car rental services for Tet holiday trips are also among the most popular services recently. Speaking with a reporter from Thanh Nien newspaper, a representative from HomeCar Co., Ltd., District 8 (Ho Chi Minh City) said: "As in previous years, the demand for car rentals during Tet is always high, and the rental procedures are almost complete. For our company, during Tet, we only accept rentals for a minimum of 10 days. If customers stay longer than 10 days, the remaining days will be charged at the regular price. This year, rental prices remain stable at 1.3 - 3.6 million VND depending on the type and model of car."
The car rental market for the Lunar New Year holiday sees the addition of Vinfast electric vehicles.
Mr. CNS, residing in Thu Duc City (Ho Chi Minh City), said that every year his family rents a car to go back to their hometown to visit relatives. Although the rental process is quite complicated and has many clauses regarding delivery and return times, mileage limits, etc., renting a car is still more economical compared to the cost of transportation for the whole family. This year, with the addition of electric car rental services, Mr. S. is considering choosing one.
The electric car rental service that has garnered much attention is a new service launched by Xanh SM about a month ago. Speaking to Thanh Nien newspaper , a media representative from Xanh SM (Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company) stated: "Xanh SM's self-drive rental service is for customers who want to enjoy family trips on any road, or businesses seeking a modern, civilized, and professional transportation solution for long business trips… The difference with Xanh SM is that there is no limit on the number of rental vehicles, and the pricing policy is flexible…". According to the Xanh SM representative, despite being newly launched, the short-term rental service has attracted much attention and discussion on various forums.
Mr. Le Van Quyen, residing in Phu Nhuan District (Ho Chi Minh City), who has experienced many different car models, analyzed: "Xanh SM's car rental service, launched at this time, perfectly targets the demand for car rentals during Tet (Lunar New Year). Compared to the cost of plane tickets or train/bus tickets for Tet, renting a car is a much more economical solution. I researched the rental prices for gasoline and electric cars during Tet and found a significant difference. For example, the lowest rental price for Toyota Vios and Honda City (2019-2020 models) is at least 1.3 million VND/day, while the lowest price for a Vinfast electric car is 1.1 million VND/day. Not to mention that gasoline cars require fuel costs while electric cars are more fuel-efficient. Conversely, electric cars are limited to 200 km/day with a fairly high surcharge. Gasoline cars, on the other hand, are limited to 400 km/day, almost double. Therefore, it's clear that there's a clear difference." It's quite clear that gasoline-powered vehicles are for travelers going across Vietnam, covering long distances, while electric vehicles are for those traveling shorter distances."
Besides professional car rental companies, the market now also includes car rental apps for personal vehicles. Overall, the car rental market this Tet holiday is extremely bustling and vibrant; however, it remains to be seen what consumer demand will be like in the final days of the Year of the Rabbit.
General cleaning service for Tet holiday.
In the final days of the year, one of the most bustling services is general cleaning of houses, offices, etc. A cleaning service company in Ho Chi Minh City stated: "At the end of the year, the demand for general cleaning of high-rise buildings, offices, and houses usually increases significantly. Recently, the company has had to recruit additional temporary staff for the main tasks of sweeping and vacuuming ceilings, hidden corners, walls, beds, and scrubbing floors. Customers are currently choosing many general house cleaning packages that include mattress cleaning, carpet cleaning, and disinfection..."
According to a customer named Huyen Truong, residing in Cat Lai Ward, Thu Duc City (Ho Chi Minh City), she hired a full-service house cleaning service yesterday, including vacuuming, carpet cleaning, sofa cleaning, etc., for 3.5 million VND. "Although the price is quite high, my husband and I are busy with work this year and our health isn't good, so we had to hire a service," she said. Similarly, Ms. Le Thi Thu Ha, residing in Dong Anh District (Hanoi), an accountant, is very busy at the end of the year. This year, her company cut staff, and the workload has increased, leaving her with almost no time to clean her house herself. Therefore, she will hire a cleaning service to ensure a clean and tidy house for Tet (Lunar New Year).
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