On May 4, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Ho Chi Minh City provided information on the operational situation during the April 30 and May 1 holidays. In 3 days, from April 29th to May 1st, 3/3 hypermarkets, 225/232 traditional markets, 239/240 supermarkets; More than 3,000 convenience stores in Ho Chi Minh City are open normally and regularly.

The total volume of goods imported from three wholesale markets (Binh Dien, Hoc Mon, Thu Duc) for the city market reached 20,133 tons, down 18% from the weekday average and up 5.7% over the same period.

In terms of purchasing power, in shopping malls, supermarkets, etc., the number of visitors and purchasing power increased sharply because people combined shopping and entertainment.

Meanwhile, at traditional markets and grocery stores, the number of shoppers and consumption of farm products and staple foods declined compared to normal days. In justification, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of the city of Ho Chi Minh City said that schools, companies, offices, factories… were temporarily suspended, mainly due to the long holiday, and some people returned to their hometowns or traveled other locations.

To spur consumer demand, the ministry implemented a promotional plan to mark the Hung Kings anniversary on April 30 and May 1, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The program has found consensus and is a response to the mass deployment of distribution systems, e-commerce platforms, market-stabilizing companies, manufacturing and trading companies …

At the same time, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Ho Chi Minh City carried out numerous practical and effective price reduction measures.

At the same time, through the trade connection activities between Ho Chi Minh City and other provinces and cities, which have been implemented intensively and extensively in recent years, the urban market offers more local specialties for consumption. Holidays, abundant, stable, high quality, reasonable prices.

“In general, the market situation in the city on the holidays of April 30 and May 1 is relatively stable. The market stabilization program was implemented effectively to prevent bottlenecks and price fever. Numerous promotions, discounts and programs to stimulate consumer demand will be organized,” said a representative of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Ho Chi Minh City.

Ms Huynh Thi Kim Thanh, director of AEON Tan Phu department store and supermarket, said that over the past holiday season, people’s demand for food to meet their dietary needs has increased sharply. Party organization such as frozen food, processed food, fresh food.

In addition, on this occasion, groups of electrical appliances for cooling and avoiding heat for people, such as fans and air conditioners, are also interested and prioritized when purchasing.

Also in supermarkets Co.opmart, Co.opXtra, MM Mega Market and Gigamall, purchasing power doubled compared to weekdays, especially in three days from April 29 to May 1. People tend to opt for fresh, ready-to-eat foods to meet and reconnect with their families, especially given the hot weather in Ho Chi Minh City in recent days.

Regarding the oil supply situation in the city, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Ho Chi Minh City said that stability has been ensured so far and there is no longer a situation where people have to queue to buy gasoline . The situation has improved. The supply of petroleum is relatively plentiful and fully meets the production and consumption needs of people and businesses.

As of May 3, there were 15 petroleum wholesalers, 61 wholesalers, 1 general agent dealer, 35 retail agents and 547 gasoline retail stores in the city.

According to statistics from the Ministry of Livestock and Animal Health of Ho Chi Minh City (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Ho Chi Minh City), pork consumption in HCMC reached an average of 8,467 calves/day from April 28 to May 3 while in the past the daily consumption was around 9,500 animals/day.