According to the Department of Industry and Trade, the total retail sales of goods and services in the province in the first quarter of 2020 reached over VND 62,146 billion, up 11.7% over the same period in 2019. In particular, the State economy increased by 13.4 over the same period; individual economy increased by 10.8% over the same period; the private sector increased by 12.5% and the FDI sector increased by 13.5%.
Trade and service activities in the first quarter of 2020 tended to increase slowly over the same period. In the face of complicated and rapid spread of epidemics, people are limited to public places or crowded; pupils and students who have prolonged absence from school; entertainment services; restaurants ... suspended operation under the Government's decree has affected consumption. In addition, the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic also affects beer and wine consumption and tourism activities.
Reported by Ngoc Thanh – Translated by Vi Bao
