Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the opening ceremony of the First Autumn Fair 2025, themed “Connecting People with Production and Business” – Photo: VGP
This is the National Spring Fair.
On the afternoon of January 8th, at the Government Office, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son chaired a meeting to discuss the proposal for organizing the 2026 National Spring Fair.
According to the proposal drafted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the National Spring Fair is scheduled to take place over 5 days, from February 4th to 8th, at the Vietnam Exhibition Center (VEC) in Dong Anh, Hanoi. The fair’s theme is “Connecting Prosperity – A Glorious Spring.”
The National Spring Fair is expected to feature booths from Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, domestic enterprises, cooperatives, foreign-invested companies operating in Vietnam, and international partners.
Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son chaired the meeting to discuss the proposal for organizing the 2026 National Spring Fair. Photo: VGP
Concluding the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the National Spring Fair aims to promote and stimulate domestic product consumption, while creating a new momentum as the nation welcomes the Year of the Horse, entering a new era for the country.
The Deputy Prime Minister instructed the Ministry of Industry and Trade to incorporate feedback from the meeting and urgently finalize the proposal by January 9th for submission to the Prime Minister for approval.
Regarding the duration, the Deputy Prime Minister suggested extending the fair from 5 days to one week to allow more domestic and international visitors to attend and shop, thereby enhancing the event’s effectiveness.
Additionally, the Deputy Prime Minister tasked the Ministry of Industry and Trade with coordinating with the People’s Committees of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, as well as the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, to finalize the overall design and layout of exhibition zones. This will serve as a basis for ministries, localities, and businesses to detail their respective zones and ensure a balanced product display without duplication.
For financing, the Deputy Prime Minister directed the Ministry of Industry and Trade to prepare a budget estimate, clearly outlining support items, contents, and levels for participating ministries, localities, and businesses.
The Deputy Prime Minister suggested extending the fair from 5 days to one week. Photo: VGP
The Deputy Prime Minister stressed that any procurement processes must comply with legal regulations and guidelines from the Ministry of Finance. Transparency and accountability must be ensured to prevent waste and corruption.
Regarding promotion, the Deputy Prime Minister urged localities and businesses to collaborate closely with media agencies to effectively promote their products.
In 2026, Four National Fairs are Expected to be Held at the Vietnam Exhibition Center
The National Spring Fair will be held at the Vietnam Exhibition Center. Photo: VGP
Previously, the Ministry of Industry and Trade submitted a proposal to Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son, Head of the National Fair Steering Committee, regarding the preparation for the 2026 National Fairs and the Second National Spring Fair 2026.
Specifically, in 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade proposed that the Government assign the Ministry to coordinate with relevant ministries, agencies, localities, and units to organize four national fairs, including: the Second National Spring Fair 2026; the Third National Fair – International Exhibition on Construction Materials, Transportation, Real Estate, Industrial Machinery, and Interior Decor; the Fourth National Fair – Summer 2026; and the Fifth National Fair – Autumn 2026.
Notably, these fairs will cover the entire Kim Quy Exhibition Area at the Vietnam Exhibition Center, with an indoor area of over 100,000 m², including 10 exhibition halls (each approximately 10,000 m², equivalent to about 3,000 standard booths) and outdoor space.
Each fair will feature an international specialized exhibition zone for transactions alongside comprehensive display areas for localities and product sectors.
Specifically, the Second National Spring Fair 2026, scheduled from February 4th to 8th, 2026, will include a specialized exhibition on the value chain of the textile, footwear, furniture, and handicraft industries. The Ministry of Industry and Trade announced that the fair will run for 5 days, opening at 9:00 AM on February 4th and closing at 8:00 PM on February 8th, at the Vietnam Exhibition Center.
The Vietnam Exhibition Center (in Dong Anh, Hanoi), inaugurated on August 19th, spans 90 hectares and is ranked among the top 10 largest exhibition centers globally.
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