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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic sees Tan Thanh border gate market fall quiet

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VOV.VN - A traditional market at Tan Thanh border gate in the northern province of Lang Son appears quiet these days amid fears surrounding the potential spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), although business has started to pick up ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a steep decline in the number of customers visiting the market at the Tan Thanh border gate in Lang Son province, which borders the Po Chai border gate in China.
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The downturn in business has led to many stalls being forced to close their doors.
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The lack of customers means that sellers are typically free throughout the day.
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A stall owner says that she has been unable to sell anything despite it already being midday.
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These days products are difficult to import due to COVID-19 fears, a stall owner shares.
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The range of products on offer have now been diversified, although there are only a few customers due to consumers generally saving their money since the COVID-19 pandemic first occurred.
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A stall is forced to close as the owner can’t afford the cost of renting the premises.
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The sharp fall in revenue has led to many stall owners halting operations.
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The majority of the closed stalls had previously sold fashionable items and home appliances.
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A stall owner sings karaoke due to a lack of customers.
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Products are typically cheaper compared to last year, although stall owners struggle to attract customers.
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A stall owner patiently waits for customers with Tet fast approaching.
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All sellers wish that the COVID-19 pandemic will be stamped out soon so that customer numbers will return to what they were before the pandemic.
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