Friday, 18:18, 19/11/2021

COVID-19 deals heavy blow to HCM City’s flower trading on Teachers’ Day

VOV.VN - A steep fall in demand for flowers has caused a glut on the market in Ho Chi Minh City though annual Teachers’ Day (November 20) is just one day away.

covid-19 deals heavy blow to hcm city s flower trading on teachers day picture 1 — Ho Thi Ky flower market in District 10, the largest of its kind in HCM City, falls quiet these days as it is heavily impacted by the prolonged COVID-19 outbreak.

covid-19 deals heavy blow to hcm city s flower trading on teachers day picture 2 — Purchases this year stand at roughly 30% of those recorded in previous years, according to a florist.

covid-19 deals heavy blow to hcm city s flower trading on teachers day picture 3 — Mr. Luc, a florist, says he suffered a great loss on Vietnam Women’s Day on October 20, that prompted him to import fewer flowers for sale on this Teachers’ Day.

covid-19 deals heavy blow to hcm city s flower trading on teachers day picture 4 — The flower market seems very quiet on November 19 – just one day away from Teachers’ Day.

covid-19 deals heavy blow to hcm city s flower trading on teachers day picture 5 — Despite huge discounts on offer, Ms. Thuy, a salesperson at Ho Thi Ky market for over 10 years, says she has been sitting on pins and needles for her business.

covid-19 deals heavy blow to hcm city s flower trading on teachers day picture 6 — The prolonged COVID-19 outbreak has forced customers to tighten their belt due to financial difficulties.

covid-19 deals heavy blow to hcm city s flower trading on teachers day picture 7 — Few customers come to purchase flowers on November 19.

covid-19 deals heavy blow to hcm city s flower trading on teachers day picture 8 — Children study online and schools won’t hold any ceremony for Teachers’ Day celebrations this year, meaning the flower market is gloomy compared to other years.

covid-19 deals heavy blow to hcm city s flower trading on teachers day picture 9 — This year has seen flower prices increase compared to last year due to supply scarcity.

covid-19 deals heavy blow to hcm city s flower trading on teachers day picture 10 — The market changes drastically after the long social distancing period, with flower shops remaining open, although businesses expect the situation to improve in the remaining months of the year.

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