The fair’s greatest value for Halal products lies less in immediate revenue than in building trust and standardising business practices. In a market where certification determines entry, it highlights that expansion must begin with fundamentals, standards, raw materials, production processes and readiness.
Describing nuclear power plants as nationally significant, strategic projects with a century-long vision, PM Chinh called for urgent and responsible implementation of tasks within assigned authority, with any outstanding issues promptly reported to higher authorities.
The Ministry of Construction announced the suspension on February 12, stating that the airport will halt operations from 00:00 on March 4 to 23:59 on August 25 to allow construction under a project to repair and upgrade its airside infrastructure.
Across all segments, VinFast’s smart EV lineup continues to drive market growth and support Vietnam’s transport green transition.
In 10 days, the fair attracted around 500,000 visitors, including international delegations from India, the Philippines, Belgium, the Republic of Korea, Japan and China seeking partnership opportunities.
E5 RON 92 rose by 395 VND, now capped at 18,834 VND (0.73 USD) per litre, while RON95-III increased by 418 VND to a maximum of 19,298 per litre.
Dai Bai bronze casting village in Gia Binh commune, Bac Ninh province is not merely a production site but a “living heritage” embodying the cultural traits of Kinh Bac, attracting young workers and dedicated artisans committed to preserving and promoting the craft.
With plans to build the Mong Cai–Ha Long–Hai Phong railway alongside the smart border gate and economic cooperation zone, Quang Ninh is positioning itself as a new growth pole in northern Vietnam and a key gateway for economic cooperation between Vietnam, ASEAN and China.
Information from Noi Bai International Airport showed that during the peak Tet period, passenger traffic is forecast to reach a record high, posting double-digit growth year on year. Specifically, in the seven days before Tet (February 10–16), Noi Bai is expected to serve more than 725,000 passengers, up 16% from the same period in 2025, with 4,467 flights, an increase of 12.5%.
From handwoven brocade textiles to traditional ethnic costumes, the fair presents vivid cultural colours and highlights how local producers are introducing heritage products to the modern market, expanding consumer reach, building brands, and strengthening trade links.
A recent survey shows flower prices have seen only slight fluctuations this year thanks to favourable weather conditions. Peach blossoms are priced from 200,000 VND to several million VND, depending on size and shape.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,303 VND/USD, and the floor rate 23,798 VND/USD.
Guangxi’s agricultural imports from Vietnam totalled 12.09 billion CNY, up 10.8% year on year, highlighting Vietnam’s increasingly important role in the regional agricultural supply chain.
By the end of 2025, the city had disbursed 74% of the amount targeted by the Government – 89.07 trillion VND (3.7 billion USD) out of 120.32 trillion VND – well below the near-100 % rate typically required to maximise economic impact.
The plan was under Decision No. 53/KH-UBND on international economic integration in 2026, aiming to create momentum for rapid and sustainable growth, while simultaneously enhancing the competitiveness and position of the capital city in the context of deep integration.
The presence of numerous foreign delegations, trade promotion agencies and overseas enterprises at the first Glorious Spring Fair 2026 in early February was no coincidence, but reflected systematic outreach and matchmaking efforts by Vietnam’s network of trade offices abroad.
Under the new Personal Income Tax Law No. 109/2025, adopted by the National Assembly, a 0.1% tax will be levied on each transfer of gold bars. The Government will set value thresholds to exempt individuals purchasing gold for savings rather than speculative purposes.
Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh described the VIFC as a long-haul endeavor that could take five years or longer to fully gauge its outcomes.
Passenger cars accounted for the lion’s share of the gain, with 26,102 units sold. Commercial vehicles contributed 10,312 units, while special-purpose vehicles totaled 461 units.
To compete with other financial centres in the region, VIFC-HCMC will need not only initial capital commitments but also consistent institutions, stronger governance standards, transparency and the continuous development of competitive financial products.
