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TRADE AND TOURISM
IN 2021

In 2021, the Covid-19 pandemic in the province was basically
under control; however, the complicated developments of the pandemic
across the country had negative impacts on the circulation and prices of
goods; the prolonged pandemic situation caused difficulties for a part of
the people and a decrease in the purchasing power. Gross retail sales of

goods and consumer services in 2021 increased only 4.57% over the
previous year; of which retail sales of goods reached 18,942.67 billion
VND, a rise of 5.34% compared to that in 2020; accommodation and food
services reached 2,884.89 billion VND, a growth of 0.33%; travel and
tourism only reached 1.52 billion VND, a reduction of 1.94%.

As of December 31, 2021, the province had 81 ranked markets, 22
supermarkets and commercial centers. A chain of convenient supermarkets
was developed to serve the shopping needs of the people.

The total number of visitors served by the accommodation
establishments was estimated at 240,000 arrivals, equaling 96.73%

compared to the previous year; of which 137.7 thousand overnight visitors
and 102.2 thousand daily visitors. The total number of visitors served by
travel units was 0.7 thousand arrivals, equal to 96.12% compared to the
previous year.

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