Wet market stalls say sales slow as customers tighten their belts | Video
Stallowners at wet markets say the rising cost of living is dampening business as they see customers tightening their belts. Sales of fish, vegetables, dried goods and even oranges are slow, falling up to 20 per cent compared to last year, even with the Chinese New Year festive season approaching in two weeks. But one bright spot is the recently-issued Community Development Council vouchers, which have helped increase sales. Eugene Chow with more.
Stallowners at wet markets say the rising cost of living is dampening business as they see customers tightening their belts. Sales of fish, vegetables, dried goods and even oranges are slow, falling up to 20 per cent compared to last year, even with the Chinese New Year festive season approaching in two weeks. But one bright spot is the recently-issued Community Development Council vouchers, which have helped increase sales. Eugene Chow with more.