According to Lao Dong's records on January 1, shopping malls in Ho Chi Minh City such as Vincom Dong Khoi, Diamond, Van Hanh Mall... were bustling with visitors coming to visit, shop, and eat.
Fashion stores and restaurants welcome a large number of customers. Customers have to wait in line for 15-20 minutes to eat and drink.
"On the occasion of New Year's Eve this year, we chose to go to Vincom Dong Khoi shopping mall because it can meet our needs such as watching movies, shopping, eating and drinking... There are quite a lot of customers here, the underground parking lot is full so I have to park outside" - Mr. Tung Duong (living in District 5) shared.
Ms. Dang Thuy Anh (living in Binh Thanh district) said: "My friend and I invited each other to go eat, but at Vincom Dong Khoi, we had to wait in line for a long time to get a table. Going on a holiday, it's common for there to be no tables, but I didn't think we'd have to wait as long as today."
During the 2025 Lunar New Year, brands also launched a series of promotions and discount programs to stimulate consumer demand. Purchasing power is forecast to increase sharply during this time.
Supermarkets such as MM Mega Market, Co.opmart, SATRA... are also crowded with customers. Many orders for Tet gift baskets, candies, agricultural products, meat, fish, essential goods... have seen strong increases in purchasing power.
According to the Department of Industry and Trade of Ho Chi Minh City, the unit has coordinated with the People's Committees of districts, towns, and Thu Duc City to deploy many solutions, urging wholesale markets, traditional markets, supermarket systems, and convenience stores to focus on monitoring and grasping the market.
At the same time, all retail outlets need to estimate demand, prepare supply, closely follow the price situation of goods at the source, strictly implement regulations on price listing, trade goods with clear origin, and ensure food safety.
