Hanoi, Feb. 18 -- The domestic market has become more vibrant on the second day of the Lunar New Year (Tet) as shopping activity increases compared to the first day, reported the Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

While many people continue spring outings, family visits and pagoda trips, demand for fresh food and essentials for early-year meals has risen markedly.

The distribution system continued to play a key role in market stabilisation. Convenience store chains such as Circle K, FamilyMart, 7-Eleven and GS25 remain open throughout the nine-day holiday, ensuring adequate supplies of essential goods.

Several major retail systems have reopened with suitable operating hours...