Commercial infrastructure is increasingly developing and modern

In recent years, the construction and development of commercial infrastructure has made significant progress, turning our province into a dynamic trading hub, meeting the production and living needs of local people and neighboring areas, contributing to the increasingly growing socio -economic development.

If in the past, the circulation and retail of goods in the province were mainly concentrated in traditional markets and grocery stores, now the appearance of shopping centers, supermarkets, and convenience stores has contributed to changing people's shopping habits. Along with that, the quality of service industries has been improved compared to before, goods are abundant, prices are stable. When shopping, technical parameters, expiry dates, warranty policies, transparency of origin and origin of goods have been focused on. In recent years, the province has issued many mechanisms and policies to encourage investment in developing market infrastructure, creating conditions for economic sectors to participate in business. Up to now, the province has 1 shopping center, 5 supermarkets, 103 markets, 133 gas stations, 24 convenience stores and is under construction, expected to put into operation by the end of 2024 another shopping center (GO! Ninh Thuan ).

With outstanding advantages in terms of shopping space, payment convenience, especially the clear origin of goods... shopping centers, supermarkets, mini marts, convenience stores are becoming favorite destinations for the majority of people. Especially on weekends, Vincom Plaza Shopping Center and Co.opmart Thanh Ha Supermarket are always attractive shopping destinations for people and tourists, because of the diversity of goods and services from shopping for fashion , essential goods to eating, playing, and relaxing.

Consumers choose to buy products at WinMart supermarket. Photo: V.Ny

Ms. Nguyen Kim Thanh, Tan Tai Ward (Phan Rang - Thap Cham City), shared: My family often visits Vincom Plaza Shopping Center because of its convenience and modernity. My children can play ball, watch movies, and I can shop or eat with family and friends here.

In addition, the province's e-commerce infrastructure has also developed strongly. The transmission system in the province is 100% fiber optic, postal and telecommunications services are developing rapidly and outdated technologies are gradually being replaced by advanced technologies. 100% of supermarkets and shopping centers have cashless POS payment devices, 70% of people aged 15 and over have transaction accounts at credit institutions.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Loan, Phuoc My ward (Phan Rang - Thap Cham city), said: Now going to the supermarket is very convenient, there are all kinds of goods, payment is also quick and easy, no need to use cash, just transfer or swipe card.

In order for trade and service activities to develop in a healthy competitive environment, the Department of Industry and Trade has coordinated with relevant agencies to strengthen the management of business order, prices, and quality of goods; regularly inspect and control market stability, promptly prevent violations of food safety and hygiene, trade in prohibited goods, smuggled goods, trade fraud, and protect consumer rights.

Mr. Tran Quoc Sanh, Deputy Director of the Department of Industry and Trade, said: Stable and developed trade infrastructure has been making an important contribution to changing the urban appearance of the province, meeting the consumption needs of the people, ensuring the quality and methods of service are gradually improved towards modernity and civilization. In the coming time, the Department of Industry and Trade will continue to coordinate with units and localities to deploy solutions and plans to develop trade infrastructure in the area in a synchronous and modern direction, harmoniously combining traditional trade with e-commerce; ensuring conformity with the development level of the market in each locality and region. At the same time, build and deploy many policies to support trade enterprises in business activities. Focus on developing trade infrastructure in rural and mountainous areas to develop the economy and improve people's lives.

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