Saigon supermarkets to close at 5 PM
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All supermarkets in HCMC will close at 5 p.m. starting Monday to comply with the city’s suspension of night-time activities amid its Covid-19 battle.
Retail chains like VinMart and Co.opMart will operate from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. instead of 10 p.m.
Big C outlets will open 1.5 hours earlier at 7 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Aeon Malls and Mega Market will also apply the same hours.
Most supermarkets in the city had shelves full of eggs, meat and vegetables Monday, with no sign of stockpiling.
Retail chains have been doubling or tripling their supply to fulfill demand. They also have delivery staff ready in case delivery platforms are banned.
HCMC banned people from leaving their homes except for emergencies after 6 p.m. starting Monday.
This is the latest effort to curb the spread of the fourth wave of Covid-19, in which over 62,100 cases have been confirmed in the city out of 97,400 nationwide.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific retail chains are affected by the new closing times?
Which specific retail chains are affected by the new closing times?
Retail chains such as VinMart, Co.opMart, Big C, Aeon Malls, and Mega Market will all operate with the revised hours. They will close at 5 p.m. Daily, starting from Monday.
Q.Why are supermarkets in HCMC changing their operating hours?
Why are supermarkets in HCMC changing their operating hours?
Supermarkets are adjusting their hours to comply with the city's suspension of night-time activities. This measure is part of HCMC's broader efforts to combat the ongoing fourth wave of Covid-19.
Q.What preparations have retail chains made regarding product supply and delivery services?
What preparations have retail chains made regarding product supply and delivery services?
Retail chains have doubled or tripled their supply to meet demand and ensure shelves remain stocked. They have also prepared delivery staff in case delivery platforms are no longer permitted.
Q.What is the broader context of the new supermarket hours within the city's Covid-19 response?
What is the broader context of the new supermarket hours within the city's Covid-19 response?
The revised supermarket hours are part of HCMC's latest efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. The city also banned people from leaving their homes after 6 p.m. For non-emergencies from Monday.
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