From natural cosmetics and coconut products to dried seafood, each booth reflects the determination of Vietnamese enterprises and household businesses to seek markets, build brands and connect directly with consumers.

Designed as a space for localities nationwide to showcase their flagship products, the Spring Homeland – Specialties from All Regions zone features trade and investment promotion information, cultural destinations and socio-economic achievements, creating connections between agricultural produce, regional specialties, OCOP products and the market.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has proposed urgent adjustments and guidance after new food safety rules caused major delays to imported farm produce at border gates.

Market analysts said that although global demand remains relatively stable, the sector continues to struggle with higher input costs, including wages and logistics, while selling prices remain under pressure due to weak bargaining power.

Under the National Assembly’s Resolution 244/2025/QH15, Việt Nam has set a target to keep the consumer price index (CPI) at below 4.5 per cent this year to maintain macroeconomic stability while creating room for economic growth.

As gold prices soared then plunged, many retail buyers shifted interest to silver, seen as a more accessible store of value amid tightening gold supplies and elevated prices.

Following this period of adjustment, the VN-Index is likely to continue its recovery to test the 1,860-point resistance.

By Sunday afternoon, preparations for the fair had been basically completed. Goods have been brought into the exhibition booths, and some booths have been over 90 per cent completed, ready for the opening ceremony on Monday morning.s

Several of Việt Nam’s leading real estate developers, including Nam Long, Him Lam, ResCo, Vinaconex, HUD and Geleximco, have been named in the Government Inspectorate’s inspection plan for 2026, according to an official announcement released this week.

The new policies must focus on optimising State resources, improving governance, promoting digitalisation and green development, and balancing State and private sector resources, while reducing unnecessary administrative intervention.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) jointly launched a $2 million initiative on green banking capacity development, aiming at helping Việt Nam scale up green and climate finance, the ADB said on Friday.

Proactive compliance with legal timber sourcing and sustainability standards is essential not only for business survival, but also for repositioning Việt Nam’s wood industry towards greater transparency, responsibility and higher value creation in global supply chains, speakers said at a seminar in HCM City on January 29.

On January 29, Minister of Agriculture and Environment Trần Đức Thắng called for strengthened measures to ensure food safety, stabilise prices, prevent disasters and disease outbreaks, and protect the environment during the Lunar New Year (Tết) holiday.

The event was organised by the VCCI, with the participation of more than 200 delegates representing ministries, sectors, local authorities, large corporations, supporting industries, suppliers, trade promotion organisations and media agencies.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính received Hong Tianzhu, chairman of China’s Texhong Group today, urging the textile conglomerate to deepen investment in Việt Nam and expand into new areas, including the organisation of international-standard fashion shows in the country.

Việt Nam is also encouraging US enterprises to expand their production and business activities in the country, while facilitating greater access for US goods to the Vietnamese market.

At present, all outdoor and indoor areas of the exhibition centre are under intensive round-the-clock construction.

The implementation period for the package is 26 months, ensuring completion of the project by the fourth quarter of next year.

Hoàng Hà, CEO of VinFast’s electric motorbike business in Vietnam, said the revamped portfolio aims to “redefine” the country’s electric motorbike market by turning the vehicles into expressions of individuality, passion and social responsibility.

As planned, during March and April 2026, the ministry will conduct inspections and assessments of the readiness of key petroleum traders, production and processing enterprises, as well as infrastructure conditions and quality standards.