Despite Surging Sales In Vietnam, Virus Fear Lurks

In January 2020, the retail sales in Vietnam’s commercial capital Ho Chi Minh City surged 11.2% to an estimated value of US $4.8 billion. However, outbreak of Coronavirus in February cut the joy of Vietnamese economists short.

According to official government data, the revenue in the Ho Chi Minh City from retail sales has surged in the key sectors that include food & beverage, household appliances and apparel. The revenue h....