The 2026 Spring Fair has left a strong impression on both domestic visitors and international guests, drawing unexpectedly large crowds.

On the occasion of the first Spring Fair 2026, Vietnam’s Trade Counsellor in Italy Duong Phuong Thao highlighted trade promotion experience in Italy and key priorities for 2026 to strengthen Vietnam-Italy commerce.

The Spring Fair 2026 welcomed more than 500,000 visitors, with total on-site sales estimated at over VND300 billion (US$11.55 million), excluding revenues generated from contracts and trade cooperation agreements sealed during the fair, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the closing ceremony of the first Glorious Spring Fair 2026 at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi’s Dong Anh commune on February 13.

Buoyed by strong economic performance in 2025, Vietnam is poised to embark on a new growth cycle from 2026, with regional prospects viewed more favourably, recent international assessments show.

Following the inauguration of the International Financial Centre (IFC) in Da Nang city, Vietnam has officially launched its International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, marking what leaders describe as a pivotal step in the country’s economic transformation.

VOV.VN - The Prime Minister has approved the establishment of the Hai Phong Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a 5,300-hectare development designed to accelerate high-tech industry, innovation and regional connectivity in northern Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Spring Fair 2026, the largest of its kind in Vietnam held from February 2-13, has brought together provinces, travel agencies, hotels, resorts and transportation companies from across the country, offering visitors comprehensive travel information and attractive promotions for their upcoming trips.

Hundreds of enterprises and leading brands in textiles and garments, accessories and materials, machinery, and advanced technologies are set to gather at the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT 2026), scheduled for February 26–28, in Ho Chi Minh City.

Cooperation between Vietnam and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) continued to yield tangible results in 2025, particularly as Vietnam accelerates its green transition and digital transformation, JICA Chief Representative Kobayashi Yosuke has said.

VOV.VN - On the occasion of Vietnam hosting the Spring Fair, Tran Le Dung, head of the Vietnam Trade Office in Morocco, spoke with the press about Morocco’s experience in organizing trade fairs and exhibitions, as well as the outlook for bilateral import-export activities between the two countries.

VOV.VN - In an era of fierce competition, a national brand is no longer just a name but a yardstick for the intellectual capacity and creative strength of an economy. Products carrying the label “Made by Vietnam” are marking a new phase, asserting the standing of domestic enterprises through genuine internal capacity and core technologies.

VOV.VN - A seminar titled “Vietnam Today”, held recently in Lille, northern France, by the Association of Vietnamese Entrepreneurs in France (ABVietFrance) in coordination with EDHEC Business School, one of France’s and Europe’s leading business schools, captured major attention from students and lecturers.

The culinary zone at the ongoing Spring Fair 2026 in Hanoi is showcasing hundreds of dishes and beverages, offering visitors a chance to savour and explore the distinctive flavours of Vietnam’s three regions while taking a break from shopping.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s retail petrol prices surpassed the VND19,000 per litre mark as of 3 p.m. on February 12 in their third consecutive increase, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Construction has reported to the Government on a proposed plan to connect the Ho Chi Minh City–Moc Bai Expressway with Cambodia’s Phnom Penh–Bavet Expressway, aiming to enhance cross-border transport infrastructure between the two countries.

VOV.VN - The Lunar New Year (Tet) ornamental flower market in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap this year has recorded sluggish demand and lower prices compared with the same period last year, leaving many growers struggling with slow sales and reduced income.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City on February 12 launched the country’s first cross-sea postal delivery route using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), connecting Can Gio and Vung Tau in a pilot initiative aimed at advancing smart logistics and the low-altitude digital economy.

Moving beyond a conventional Tet shopping venue, the first Glorious Spring Fair 2026 is increasingly emerging as an important “gateway” for international businesses seeking access to the Vietnamese market.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese brands are strengthening their presence in France’s retail market through Vietnamese Goods Week at Carrefour hypermarkets, launched by the Vietnam Trade Office in France in coordination with T&T Foods, with the official introduction of VIFON products into the retailer’s distribution system.

Agricultural trade between Vietnam and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China has continued to record robust growth, with turnover in 2025 reaching CNY18.23 billion (about US$2.6 billion).

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has underscored three key pillars for the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC), including legal, digital, governance and workforce infrastructure.

The Ministry of Finance has defended its plan to impose a 0.1% tax on gold bar transactions from July 1, 2026, saying the measure is designed to curb speculation and stabilise the market without harming legitimate interests.

The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) reported on February 11 that its member companies sold 36,875 vehicles in January, surging 95% from a year earlier.

Ho Chi Minh City has announced the founding members and strategic investors of the freshly launched Vietnam International Financial Centre there (VIFC-HCMC), outlining its market structure and operational direction.

VOV.VN - Vantage Point Asset Management (VPAM), one of the leading asset management firms based in Singapore and Australia, will mobilise US$10 billion over five years for investment in the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC), with a focus on the Ho Chi Minh City hub, known as IFC HCM.

VOV.VN - A ceremony to launch the pilot construction of a smart border gate at the Mong Cai–Dongxing international border gate was held in Mong Cai Ward 1, Quang Ninh (Vietnam), and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China) on February 11.

VOV.VN - The focus of the textile and garment industry is shifting away from growth in output alone toward raising value added, improving product and service quality, and enhancing the standing of its products.

VOV.VN - With the Lunar New Year or Tet approaching, traditional craft villages and household producers of rice paper, sesame crackers, pressed cakes and fish sauce in the central city of Da Nang are entering their busiest period of the year, working to meet orders for the Tet holiday market.

Vietnam continues to attract strong interest from international organisations and global investors, even as the world economy faces ongoing uncertainty related to geopolitics, trade tensions and monetary policy shifts, according to various reports from international organisations and media.