Vietnam international trade fair to host 500 global companies this April

Themed Step Together in Digitised World, Vietnam Expo 2025 aims to inject fresh technological momentum into Vietnam's longest-running trade promotion platform.

he 34th Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2025) is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from April 2 to 5. (Photo: VNA)
he 34th Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2025) is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from April 2 to 5. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The 34th Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2025) is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from April 2 to 5, drawing the participation of some 500 enterprises across the globe.

The event, since 1991, will be jointly held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and Vinexad JSC.

Themed Step Together in Digitised World, Vietnam Expo 2025 aims to inject fresh technological momentum into Vietnam's longest-running trade promotion platform. It seeks to both facilitate traditional business partnerships and optimise technological solutions to enhance competitive edge and create valuable opportunities for participants, according to a Vinexad representative.

The exhibition will feature several specialised zones, including an international pavilion hosting foreign businesses and trade organisations seeking business and investment opportunities in Vietnam and the region. Meanwhile, a domestic export promotion and investment area will highlight the competitive capabilities, key export industries, and investment potential of Vietnamese localities.

Additionally, the event will also showcase high-tech products, machinery, electronic components, supporting industry solutions in dedicated areas as well as e-commerce platforms and digitalised solutions.

Beyond product displays, the expo will host supply-demand matching sessions, specialised seminars, and high-level forums across various themes.

The event has garnered enthusiastic support from local investment, trade, and tourism promotion centres, which will organise collective displays featuring key export products and high-quality OCOP (One Commune One Product) items for both domestic and international consumers.

It is expected to host more than 20,000 visitors. Detailed schedules and information will be available on the official website: https://vietnamexpo.com.vn/ and the Vietnam Expo in Hanoi fanpage./.

VNA

See more

Representatives from industry associations share insights on Vietnam’s market trends. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Thailand boost industrial trade exchange

Trade between Vietnam and Thailand reached 20.18 billion USD in 2024, up 6.4% year-on-year. Thailand remained Vietnam’s top ASEAN trade partner, accounting for 24% of its total trade with the bloc.

Representatives from Lao and Vietnamese agencies at the signing ceremony. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Laos strengthen energy cooperation

A 1,200 MW wind power plant in Nong district, Laos’ Savannakhet province is expected to export 1,526 kWh to Vietnam annually once its first phase completes by the end of 2027, and additionally 1,112 million kWh per year after its second phase becomes operational in 2030./

A view of the Hanoi skyline. While rental properties continue to be in demand, there has also been a notable rise in the number of foreigners looking to buy houses. (Photo: VNA)

Housing demand from foreigners in Hanoi rises

Over several years, Hanoi has increasingly become an attractive destination for foreign workers, with approximately 10,000 new foreign workers are granted licences to work in the city each year.

A high-tech corn, sorghum and grass farm in Nghe An province (Photo: VNA)

Realising circular economy to achieve sustainable development goals

Developing a circular economy has been recognised as one of the priority directions to achieve overarching goals such as waste management, efficient resources utilisation, environmental protection, disaster prevention, and climate change adaptation in the country's next development phase.