Photo: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends the closing ceremony of the first Spring Fair in 2026.

On the evening of February 13th, at the Vietnam Exhibition Center in Dong Anh commune, Hanoi, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the closing ceremony of the first Spring Fair in 2026.

Attending the closing ceremony were Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh; Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son, Head of the Steering Committee for National Fairs; leaders of ministries, departments, central and local agencies; and representatives of diplomatic agencies and international organizations in Vietnam.

Organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade , in coordination with other ministries, localities, and relevant agencies and units, under the close direction of the Government and the Prime Minister, the Spring Fair 2026 will have an exhibition area of ​​approximately 100,000 m² indoors and over 45,000 m² outdoors, structured like a spring journey across Vietnam.

After 12 days of opening, despite unfavorable weather conditions and the growing e-commerce industry, the Fair welcomed over 500,000 visitors from provinces and cities across the country, along with many international delegations, who came to visit, shop, and sign trade and investment contracts.

With over 3,000 booths and tens of thousands of exquisite Vietnamese products from all over the country, the fair has "created" a cultural and artistic space full of unique characteristics, "outlining" a vibrant and joyful Spring festival, "encapsulating" a warm and joyful Tet atmosphere, and "opening up" a spring travel journey across Vietnam with many rich and unique cultural and culinary experiences, seamlessly combining folk traditions with modernity.

According to the Organizing Committee, the fair attracted approximately 500,000 visitors and shoppers throughout its opening period. Besides residents of Hanoi and neighboring provinces, the event also drew numerous international delegations from India, the Philippines, Belgium, South Korea, Japan, China, and other countries who came to learn about products and explore cooperation opportunities.

The large number of visitors and stable purchasing power provided significant motivation for businesses to participate. Revenue at the stalls ranged from a few million to hundreds of millions of VND per day. Notably, about 75% of businesses recorded strong growth during peak weekends. Some localities such as Hanoi, Ca Mau, and Lao Cai continuously replenished their stock due to exceeding demand.

A highlight of this year's trade fair is the shift from purely retail activities to genuine business networking. Many businesses reported that, in addition to direct revenue, they gained access to distribution systems and buyers, opening up possibilities for future collaborations.

At the event, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and other leaders presented certificates from the Fair Organizing Committee to honor units, organizations, and businesses that had made significant contributions, helping to create the impact and success of the event.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/anh-thu-tuong-pham-minh-chinh-du-le-be-mac-hoi-cho-mua-xuan-lan-thu-nhat-nam-2026-20260213231348201.htm