Gift market does brisk trade on Valentine’s Day

The market for gifts has been busy in Vietnam nationwide, offering a wide range of products and promotions on Valentine’s Day 2022.

In Hanoi, flowers from Da Lat are priced at between VND300,000 and VND900,000 per bouquet, a twofold increase compared to normal days.

In Hanoi, flowers from Da Lat are priced at between VND300,000 and VND900,000 per bouquet, a twofold increase compared to normal days.

Flowers are the most popular gift buyers would like to present to their loved ones on Valentine’s Day.

Flowers are the most popular gift buyers would like to present to their loved ones on Valentine’s Day.

In Ho Chi Minh City, popular items include bouquets of flowers attached to teddy bears.

In Ho Chi Minh City, popular items include bouquets of flowers attached to teddy bears.

Handmade chocolates are highly sought after by young people, but chocolate prices are affordable, ranging from VND200,000 to VND300,000 per box.

Handmade chocolates are highly sought after by young people, but chocolate prices are affordable, ranging from VND200,000 to VND300,000 per box.

Gift boxes of chocolate candies and cakes are sold on pavements throughout Ho Chi Minh City, traders list prices at VND230,000 to VND700,000 a box.

Gift boxes of chocolate candies and cakes are sold on pavements throughout Ho Chi Minh City, traders list prices at VND230,000 to VND700,000 a box.

Bouquets of imported flowers with cookies attached are also favourites with customers this year.

Bouquets of imported flowers with cookies attached are also favourites with customers this year.

The prices of special flower bouquets hover at around VND600,000 to VND1.5 million each, depending on their sizes.

The prices of special flower bouquets hover at around VND600,000 to VND1.5 million each, depending on their sizes.

Jewelry and cosmetics products represent the best-selling products on Valentine’s Day.

Jewelry and cosmetics products represent the best-selling products on Valentine’s Day.

This year sees many store owners promote offers through various online social media platforms such as Facebook and Zalo, with more orders compared to previous years.

This year sees many store owners promote offers through various online social media platforms such as Facebook and Zalo, with more orders compared to previous years.

Handmade chocolate or well-decorated flowers are much sought after on February 14.

Handmade chocolate or well-decorated flowers are much sought after on February 14.

Online shopping platforms including Shopee, Tiki, and Lazada have received a bulk of orders as they offer many promotional programmes, vouchers, and free shipping fees.

Online shopping platforms including Shopee, Tiki, and Lazada have received a bulk of orders as they offer many promotional programmes, vouchers, and free shipping fees.
VOV/Photos: Tien Phong

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