Vietnam’s exports to Canada have doubled over the past five years to more than 13 billion USD, reflecting strong cooperation potential, especially as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) continues to take effect.
According to the airport authority, the gateway handled 674 take-offs and landings, serving 116,276 passengers on the day. International traffic remained high, with nearly 50,000 passengers travelling through the airport.
The smart border gate will be based on Industry 4.0 technologies, with cross-border data connectivity serving as its core. Beyond modernising a single customs checkpoint, the project aims to create a regional-scale “digital gateway” facilitating more efficient trade flows.
Vietnam’s Trade Counsellor in Italy Duong Phuong Thao said the bilateral relations are developing positively, providing a solid foundation for economic and trade ties. The Italian Government, financial institutions and business community regard Vietnam as a key market in Southeast Asia.
Tran Le Dung, Head of the Vietnam Trade Office in Morocco, said Morocco has accumulated extensive experience in hosting large-scale agricultural trade fairs and exhibitions. Flagship events include the annual International Agricultural Exhibition in Morocco (SIAM), alongside specialised shows covering food and beverages, textiles, handicrafts and logistics.
After 12 vibrant and colourful days, the first Glorious Spring Fair 2026 vividly portrayed the vitality of the nation’s economic and consumer activities at the beginning of the new year, leaving a strong impression on the public and business community.
The fact that enterprises obtain European certification, participate in the fair and gain access to European customers demonstrates that Vietnamese organic products are capable of entering most global markets.
Daily online surveys conducted by the organisers showed that many booths recorded revenues ranging from several million to hundreds of millions of VND per day, with some enterprises achieving daily sales exceeding 2 billion VND.
Beyond offering shopping opportunities, the event provided visitors with an immersive journey through the country’s diverse regional cultures.
Le Long Vietnam Co., Ltd., a 100% Taiwan-funded enterprise, ranks 263rd in Vietnam’s 2025 VNR500 list, reaffirming its leadership in industrial battery manufacturing and sustainable development.
At this year’s Spring Fair, the Vietnam Trade Office in Hong Kong facilitated the participation of several Hong Kong enterprises in Vietnam to conduct market surveys, seek import sources and showcase their products. Notably, a company under the Hong Kong Productivity Council presented technological solutions for smart homes and smart manufacturing at the event.
Amid the global shift towards sustainable, green and digital trade, the Glorious Spring Fair 2026 is emerging as more than a commercial showcase, positioning itself as a strategic platform connecting policies, markets, businesses and capital flows to foster long-term development cooperation.
Dominating the display is the vibrant yellow of apricot blossoms, the signature Tet flower of the south, accented by chrysanthemums, marigolds, and cockscomb, all iconic symbols of the region's Lunar New Year traditions.
In key retail hubs such as Can Tho, Long Xuyen and My Tho, high-quality Vietnamese goods account for 85–90% of Tet market share. Surveys at major supermarket chains and traditional markets show that consumers this year are prioritising locally-processed foods, confectionery and beverages.
In 2025, Vietnam ranked among Asia’s fastest-growing economies, recording GDP growth of 8.02%, the second highest in the 2011–2025 period, which is seen as a key foundation for the country to enter 2026.
Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh, who chairs the IFC’s Governing Council, said that the establishment of the centre in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang represented the initial realisation of a major task set out in the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress. While characterising the launch as an early milestone rather than a final achievement, he underscored that it reflected meticulous, methodical and determined preparations at multiple levels of government.
Through global online platforms, many Vietnamese firms have reached major markets such as the United States and Europe while gradually building their own brands.
In line with Vietnam’s development priorities and its goal of becoming a high-income country by 2045, JICA will continue to work with a wide range of partners in both Vietnam and Japan to mobilise technical and financial resources for more sustainable and inclusive cooperation
In this landscape, the business communities of both sides are playing a pivotal role in translating high-level political commitments into tangible commercial value.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,049 VND/USD on February 13, down 1 VND from the previous day.
