China has announced that 2,589 agricultural products across 20 product groups imported into the country must be accompanied by an official letter from a competent authority and enterprise registration documentation.
The First Glorious Spring Fair 2026 is emerging as more than a seasonal trade promotion event but a platform which lays the groundwork for a more structured and sustainable trade between Việt Nam and Malaysia amid shifting regional investment flows...
About 60 per cent of participants in a survey by Worldpanel by Numerator Vietnam said they would reduce expenses on non-essential products, reflecting a trend towards cautious and proactive consumption to balance the family budget.
For many participating businesses, the fair represents more than a seasonal trade event. It is a venue for learning, networking and reaching consumers at scale, particularly as companies increasingly turn toward local demand.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Nguyễn Đắc Thành said the event, held close to Việt Nam’s Lunar New Year, helped promote Vietnamese tropical fruits while introducing Vietnamese cultural values to German consumers.
Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr., Philippine Secretary of Agriculture, told BusinessWorld Online that the Department of Agriculture (DA) was reviewing the reference basis of its flexible rice tariff scheme to better reflect actual market conditions.
The first four days of the fair received more than 100,000 visitors with footfall rising daily, especially after 10a.m and 7p.m, prompting organisers to extend opening hours by one hour to 10p.m on weekend.
The government has paused new food safety rules until April 2026 after confusion over their immediate enforcement brought import procedures to a halt and clogged major ports, including HCM City’s Cát Lái.
By participating in the Spring Fair, companies expect the event to serve as an effective platform to boost sales, enhance brand awareness and prepare for the upcoming Tết holiday shopping season.
The robust growth in the first month of the year, despite lingering global uncertainties, underlines the effectiveness of the sector’s efforts in management, production organisation and market expansion.
Higher productivity has helped reduce reliance on labour at a time when competition for workers is intensifying in Việt Nam, prompting companies to accelerate transformation to meet market demands, said an industry insider.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade will continue working with relevant stakeholders to collect and verify information and documentation submitted by the parties concerned, as the investigation moves forward.
The forum, organised by the Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency and held within the framework of the First Glorious Spring Fair, discussed solutions to enhance regulatory enforcement, facilitate market participation and promote the green and sustainable development of e-commerce.
2026 would mark the start of a new development phase for the country, making exports a critical driver of growth while also requiring a shift toward a more efficient and sustainable growth model.
