Prices of fruits in Vietnam drop despite bumper harvest

Many fruits are currently sold at only VND20,000-30,000/kg at Xuan Khanh Market, Can Tho City. - baocantho.com.vn

HCM CITY: Prices of fruits such as lychees, durians and rambutans have dropped sharply across Vietnam due to low market demand.

Nguyen Ngoc Nga, a vendor at Thi Nghe Market (HCM City), said although the lychee season was nearing its end, supplies remained abundant and prices hit their lowest levels in years.