With just one day left until Halloween (October 31st), the familiar streets of Ho Chi Minh City known for their festive decorations, such as Hai Thuong Lan Ong and Do Xuan Hop, along with shopping malls, supermarkets, and bookstores, are bathed in the iconic orange and black hues of this spooky season. Despite the abundance of goods and stable prices, these stores remain eerily quiet, with few customers in sight.