Business outlets in Hanoi forced to close due to COVID-19 impact

Monday, 12:33, 17/05/2021

VOV.VN - Many stores and businesses based in Hanoi are shutting down due to dwindling revenues caused by a decline in customers following the nation being hit with a fourth wave of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

business outlets in hanoi forced to close due to covid-19 impact picture 1 — The administration of the capital has implemented a series of COVID-19 prevention and control measures, such as warning people to limit going out, and temporarily closing a number of non-essential services as part of efforts to curb the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

business outlets in hanoi forced to close due to covid-19 impact picture 2 — Streets in the centre of Hanoi which are famous for their bustling nature have become deserted in recent days.

business outlets in hanoi forced to close due to covid-19 impact picture 3 — Plenty of business outlets have been forced to shut down. Whilst some remain open, they are left virtually empty.

business outlets in hanoi forced to close due to covid-19 impact picture 4 — A sign advertising a property for rent, a common sight on many streets throughout Hanoi these days

business outlets in hanoi forced to close due to covid-19 impact picture 5 — Once a busy location in the hub of the capital, Hang Can street has recently seen the closure of several business outlets as renters return the buildings to landlords due to a serious lack of customers.

business outlets in hanoi forced to close due to covid-19 impact picture 6 — The owner of a business outlet doesn’t know what items to sell as people avoid public places amid fears relating to COVID-19.

business outlets in hanoi forced to close due to covid-19 impact picture 7 — Trading on Hang Gai street is halted.

business outlets in hanoi forced to close due to covid-19 impact picture 8 — A notice on the property advertises it for rent, although the landlord has so far failed to find a renter.

business outlets in hanoi forced to close due to covid-19 impact picture 9 — Similarly, many firms on Nha Tho street have fallen on hard times.

business outlets in hanoi forced to close due to covid-19 impact picture 10 — A hotel on Hang Trong street is forced to close because of a steep decline in business.

business outlets in hanoi forced to close due to covid-19 impact picture 11 — The COVID-19 pandemic has had a heavy toll on enterprises based on Hang Trong street.

business outlets in hanoi forced to close due to covid-19 impact picture 12 — A notice placed on the door of this hotel gives the contact details of an accountant and the hotel manager, showing how the pandemic has seriously impacted business operations.

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