Tran Van Loi roasts hazelnuts at his roadside stall in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Photo: Manh Dung / Tuoi Tre He further explained that the income for his whole family comes mainly from him peddling in Ho Chi Minh City. … [Read more...] about Saigon peddlers face tough times in pandemic-hit economy
Weather in ho chi minh city
No-shows and other fears: Daily life of food delivery workers in Vietnam
“Anyone in this 'shipper' business will face these situations at least once. I was lucky to get my money back, but other shippers have had to bear the brunt, [for example] drinking five cups of boba tea or eating two servings of family-sized hotpot [that no-show customers left them with]. It's rather saddening." … [Read more...] about No-shows and other fears: Daily life of food delivery workers in Vietnam
Downpours to hit Southern, Central Highlands regions in late September
By late September, the first cold spells are forecast to hit the Northern region, triggering cooler climate. The meteorologists informed that a scorching temperature of up to 36 degrees Celsius yesterday maintained in the Northern region and provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien-Hue, notably in provinces and cities from Da Nang to Phu Yen. In the upcoming days, Ho Chi Minh City and the Southern region are expected to experience deep clouds and tropical rains on the large scale. By the second-half of this month, one or two tropical cyclones on the East Sea are likely to trigger downpours across the Central and Central Highlands regions. … [Read more...] about Downpours to hit Southern, Central Highlands regions in late September
Sugarcane prices higher for making juice than making sugar
Traders from Can Tho City and Ho Chi Minh City proposed to buy the sugarcane at VND1,300-VND1,500 per kilogram. Traders themselves hired workers to chop down sugarcane and transported the product by truck or big boats. They sell sugarcane to make juice during the hot weather. … [Read more...] about Sugarcane prices higher for making juice than making sugar
