The Spring Fair 2016 takes place in Hanoi from January 27 to February 5 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The Spring Fair 2016 takes place at the Giang Vo Exhibition and Fair Centre♔ in Hܫanoi from January 27 to February 5.
More than 800 enterprises from 35 provinces and cities nationwide are expected to participate in the event, showcasing essential products and specialties from all parts of the country at approximately 1,000 booths.
On display will be food and foodstuff, beverage, textiles and garments, footwear, and electronics, in addition to furniture, pottery and handicrafts.
The annual fair will provide a good opportunity for domestic businesses to introduce their products in order to better serve purchasing demands prior to the Lunar New Year (Tet) and encourage local people to use Vietnamese products, organisers said on January 25.
The previous event saw the participation of 500 domestics firms.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has ordered all ministries, ministry-level agencies, Government bodies and provincial People’s Committees to hasten preparations for the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.
Canh orange, a specialty of Hanoi during the run-up to Tet, helps make farmers prosperous, especially with assistance from the city's crop development.
The Binh Duong-based porcelain manufacturer Minh Long I has launched new ceramic ware aimed at meeting customers' decorative needs during Lunar New Year (Tet).
More than 230 trillion VND (10.2 billion USD) of goods have been reserved by businesses and price stabilisation outlets for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) Holiday.
The event aimed to update businesses on new regulations and compliance requirements regarding US tax, trade, and customs policies, while offering practical solutions to facilitate exports amid shifting trade dynamics.
The festival marks a significant milestone in promoting the brand, value, and legacy of traditional fish sauce - a product deeply rooted in the island’s identity and history spanning over 200 years.
According to Mastercard data, Vietnam has recorded a remarkable 92% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in contactless transaction volume from Q4 2022 to Q4 2024.
Tuan expressed his confidence that LH, with its expertise and experience, would swiftly implement the urban area project, contributing to a modern urban landscape for the province.
With its strategic location, abundant workforce, and modern infrastructure, Vietnam holds significant potential to become a leading centre for power and electronics production in the region and the world.
The renewable energy workforce training and development centre, invested by Germany's GEO Group, is expected to be a cornerstone in shaping Binh Dinh as a renewable energy and innovation hub in central Vietnam, meeting the growing demand for skilled technical personnel in offshore wind, solar farms, and green hydrogen projects.
A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, investors are eyeing provinces like Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong, which are benefiting from improved technical infrastructure and transport connectivity.
To further strengthen private-sector innovation, Bac Ninh plans to accelerate administrative reforms, build a digital, service-oriented government, and develop an integrated innovation ecosystem that connects businesses with domestic and international institutions, universities, and experts.
The participation of H&M, one of the world's largest fashion corporations, in Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City in early September is considered a special highlight, opening up many cooperation opportunities for Vietnamese businesses in the fashion, textiles and sustainable supply chains.
This latest order builds on a previous agreement signed at the Singapore Airshow last year for 40 engines, bringing the total number of Trent 7000 engines ordered by the airline to 80.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien acknowledged that despite concerted efforts by ministries and local authorities in combating fake and substandard goods, the situation remains highly complicated, attributing the persistent challenges to high profits luring numerous participants, increasingly sophisticated violations, limited resources within enforcement agencies.
The group also placed among the Top 5 energy companies in Southeast Asia and secured the top spot among the largest Vietnamese enterprises featured on the list.
The zone will cover 1,881 ha, comprising functional areas for production, logistics, trade and services, digital technology industry, information technology, and innovation.
Dung underlined several key objectives, including a comprehensive review of the legal framework governing SOEs, and called for updates that reflect international standards and support modern, transparent governance.
While the US market has become more difficult to access due to new tax policies, Australia could play the role of a trade cushion, helping to reduce shocks and maintain export momentum for Vietnam's shrimp industry.
The Spring Fair 2016 takes place in Hanoi from January 27 to February 5 (Photo: VNA)
