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The local market in Ward 14, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant and bustling space where small vendors and residents gather daily to trade fresh produce, street food, and household goods.

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The local market in Ward 14, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant and bustling space where small vendors and residents gather daily to trade fresh produce, street food, and household goods.

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