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Hom - Duc Vien Market is located at the intersection of Hue - Tran Xuan Soan - Tran Nhan Tong streets, which is considered the best location in Hanoi compared to other long-standing traditional markets.

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Hom Market used to be a very busy trading place, but it is now deserted. 

At 10 am, many kiosks were still closed. A trader said that as the number of visitors on weekdays is modest, many stalls are open in the afternoon or weekend hours only.

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The sluggish business situation makes traders depressed.
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Some use phones to play games or chat to pass away the time.
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Many store owners state that there has been a downturn in customers compared to previous years.
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A trader named Hong said that Hom Market has never been as empty as it is now. 
This can largely be put down to the COVID-19 epidemic having a great influence on the economy, with less families spending money on buying essential goods.
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This shoe store’s revenue mainly comes from online business and wholesale customers.

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Hang Da Trade Center was renovated from the old Hang Da market, combining modern business and traditional trading modes. It is also deserted.

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The first floor area used to be home to many kiosks selling drinks and confectionery, but now there are only a few stalls. 


Many stores remain closed due to the downturn.
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Store owners have also been forced to reduce their imports of goods, although many items remain on the shelves.
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Sellers at work have plenty of free time as they lack customers.
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At 4 p.m., traders sleep or chat with each other. They are still trying to maintain business despite sluggishness.

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Ms. Hue (pink blouse) has run a kiosk at Hang Da market for more than 30 years and has never seen such a deserted scene like this. 

Anh Nguyen