Ho Chi Minh City Shopping Season Offers More Than VND 250 Billion in Discounts

Ho Chi Minh City’s “Shopping Season 2026” was launched on the evening of November 11. Running from November 1, 2026, to February 5, 2027, under the direction of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, the program brings together offers in shopping, dining, tourism and finance to boost consumer spending and growth in trade and services.

Organizers said the program has connected more than 39 major citywide events and nearly 300 events organized by local wards, communes and businesses. It has drawn participation from more than 30 corporate groups, 66 shopping centers and over 5,000 retail outlets. Nearly 100 major promotions offer discounts worth a total of more than VND 250 billion; commercial banks have also announced consumer credit packages totaling more than VND 10 trillion. Ho Chi Minh City aims for more than VND 30 trillion in transactions during the program, including VND 10 trillion to VND 11 trillion in additional transactions generated by measures to stimulate spending.

A promotion in Ho Chi Minh City, where prices on some products have been cut by up to 80%.（VietVance）

Specific offers cover electronics, dining and delivery services. For example, some retailers are offering deals through VNPAY to customers buying iPhone 18 series products. GrabFood and GrabMart are offering 50% discounts, capped at VND 20,000 per order, through December 31, 2026. Offers have conditions concerning payment methods, order values or times of use, so consumers should check which terms apply.

Nguyễn Việt Phương Dung, a consumer interviewed for the article, advises online shoppers to compare prices across stores and check product reviews and seller reputations before buying. For nonessential purchases, she suggests waiting for major promotions and combining store and platform vouchers. Ho Chi Minh City opened two program information portals on November 5, where consumers can look up events, shopping locations and offers.

Source: VietVance