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Restaurants, cafes in Vietnam open through Tet to make up for time lost

A holiday premium means food and drink prices are up 10-15 per cent.

Although living far away from their homeland, overseas Vietnamese are all getting ready for the Lunar New Year.

Despite Covid-19, Lunar New Year is just around the corner, with markets in Hanoi and HCM City are stocking up on holiday goods.

It will strive to issue the resolution before the Lunar New Year holiday.

Experts said the US-China trade war and the Covid-19 pandemic have pushed companies to diversify supply chains outside of China.

He noted that the city's efforts also helped Vietnam be one of the 6 countries with the highest vaccination rates in the world.

Markets in the city have come alive as people rush to get their holiday shopping done, giving businesses a boost after months of closure.

The Tet holiday is no less special for Vietnamese citizens who cannot travel back to their homeland for the most special time of year.

According to retailers, customers have prioritised buying hampers with regional specialities at mid-range prices this year.

Tien Loc knives have been well-known for their sharpness and hardness for a long time.