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Instead of Laying off Employees, they employ More People

In the city of Medan, a number of traders have survived thanks to their ability to quickly adapt to digital technology.

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NIKSON SINAGA AND AUFRIDA WISMI WARASTRI
· 5 minutes read
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Henny Pandiangan (left), founder of the Huta Fresh Market application, prepares vegetables to be sold through the application, in Medan, North Sumatra, Thursday (25/2/2021).

It has been nearly a year since the emergence of the Covid-19 outbreak in the country, which has severely affected daily life. In the city of Medan, a number of traders have survived thanks to their ability to quickly adapt to digital technology.

Deftly, Kesi beru Ginting (49) took vegetables out from a refrigerator on Thursday morning (25/2/2021). The vegetables were then arranged on a large table along with other foodstuffs such as guava, jicama, and other fruits.

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