Fall Fair 2025: Opening the door to an era of cooperation and integration

VTV.vn - On the morning of October 26, the National Exhibition and Fair Center was ablaze with flags and colors as thousands of Hanoians and tourists attended the first Autumn Fair in 2025.

Not simply a national economic and cultural event, this year's fair is also expected to be a "door" opening a new era of cooperation, connecting trade, culture and the spirit of integration of Vietnam in the period of sustainable development.

The atmosphere is bustling from early morning

As early as 7am, the entrance area of ​​the National Exhibition Fair Center (Dong Anh, Hanoi ) was crowded with people lining up to visit. The roads around Dong Anh area were reinforced to ensure smooth traffic. Inside the exhibition area, thousands of colorful booths, sounds and lights created a bustling, bustling festival atmosphere like a real "autumn festival".

The 2025 Autumn Fair takes place from October 25 to November 4, bringing together nearly 2,500 domestic and foreign enterprises with more than 3,000 booths, spread over an area of ​​130,000 m², divided into 5 themed zones. Here, people can admire, shop and experience thousands of diverse products - from handicrafts, agricultural products, food, consumer goods to technology, innovation and tourism services.

This event is chaired by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in coordination with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Hanoi People's Committee and many other ministries, branches and localities. The fair was assigned by the Prime Minister as one of the key activities in 2025, aiming to promote national trade, spread the spirit of innovation and integration in the Vietnamese economy.

Impressive opening ceremony – strong message of integration and green development

The opening ceremony took place in the morning of the same day with the participation of Government leaders, representatives of ministries, branches, international organizations, and thousands of domestic and foreign business delegates. The program opened with the art performance "Fragrance and colors of Vietnamese autumn", combining traditional music and modern light shows, recreating the image of a dynamic, rich-in-identity Vietnam that is growing in the digital age.

Immediately after the opening ceremony, the delegations visited each exhibition area: OCOP and traditional craft village area, green technology exhibition area, culture - cuisine area and young creative product introduction area. Each booth is a "small story" about efforts to preserve identity, innovation and sustainable development.

Businesses are excited - expanding cooperation opportunities

For businesses, this is a golden opportunity to promote their brands and expand their markets. Ms. Tran Thi My Linh, Director of Van Phuc Silk Cooperative (Ha Dong) shared:

"We bring to the fair more than 100 new silk designs, combining traditional weaving techniques with modern fashion trends. This fair not only helps promote products to consumers, but is also an opportunity to connect with foreign partners and find sustainable export directions."

Meanwhile, in the young business and startup area, many technology booths attracted the attention of young people. Mr. Nguyen Van Tai, a startup representative in the field of agricultural e-commerce, said:

"We are introducing a platform connecting farmers with consumers through a digital application. This is a great opportunity to introduce a new model, reach users and seek investment sources."

People in the capital are excited about the autumn festival

Not only businesses, Hanoi people also expressed special excitement. Ms. Pham Thu Hang (Long Bien district) shared after visiting the fair:

"The space is very large, with many unique products and beautifully designed booths. I was most impressed by the food court with traditional dishes and the craft village area that recreates the image of the Vietnamese homeland."

Connecting for development – ​​towards a green and sustainable future

According to the Organizing Committee, an average of 500,000 visitors per day will visit the fair during the event. In addition to the exhibition activities, the fair also has a series of seminars and talks on the topics "Green Economy - New Growth Driver" , "Digital Transformation in Vietnam Trade" and "Building OCOP Brand in the International Market"

First day – opening success for the integration season

On the first day, the exhibition area was always crowded with visitors, many booths recorded the number of visitors and sales exceeding expectations. On social networks, a series of "autumn check-in" images at the 2025 Autumn Fair were shared, showing the strong attraction of the event to the public.

With its large scale and influence, the Autumn Fair is not only a trade promotion event, but also a symbol of the country's spirit of integration and aspiration for prosperous development. From here, the "door of cooperation" has been opened, allowing Vietnam to firmly step on the journey of global connection with its own cultural and creative values.

Source: https://vtv.vn/hoi-cho-mua-thu-2025-canh-cua-mo-ra-ky-nguyen-hop-tac-va-tinh-than-hoi-nhap-100251027174617221.htm