Autumn Fair 2025 concludes successfully, donates over US$13 million to flood-hit localities
The first national-scale cultural trade fair, held at the Vietnam Exposition Center from October 25 to November 4, is a platform for trade promotion and Vietnamese brand development.
THE HANOI TIMES — Hanoi’s first Autumn Fair 2025 wrapped up on a high note, raising more than US$13 million for disaster-affected localities in central Vietnam.
The funds have been raised from the “Autumn of hope - Sharing love” initiative, first donation campaign launched at the fair’s opening worth $12 million) and the cancellation of fireworks displays planned for the fair’s closing ceremony valued at $1.2 million.
In the last day of the Autumn Fair 2025, running to 9 PM on November 4, the shopping atmosphere is still very vibrant. Photos courtesy of the organizer
The “Autumn of hope - Sharing love” initiative at the fair placed charity boxes at all entrances of the venue to facilitate contributions from visitors, businesses and locals, either by bank transfers, in cash or in kind.
The donations have also been received through account number 26102025 at VietinBank of the central relief committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front.
Tran Sy Thanh, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, said in a directive issued on November 1 that the decision for cancellation of fireworks reflects the city’s spirit of sharing and unity with residents of Hue city, Danang city, and Quang Ngai Province, which are suffering severe losses from prolonged floods.
Hanoi mayor said that the Autumn Fair 2025 is not a platform for trade promotion, but a symbol of social responsibility.
"The event reflects a principle that economic growth must go hand in hand with human and community development. Participating enterprises are encouraged to seek business opportunities and build a responsible and compassionate corporate image," said Thanh.
Attending the closing ceremony on November 3 night, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged businesses and citizens nationwide to keep supporting disaster-affected communities, helping them remain resilient, restore livelihoods and resume production promptly.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends the closing ceremony of the Autumn Fair 2025.
Hailing the dedication, responsibility and creativity of local authorities, the business community and the public in making the fair a success, the Government leader also expressed thanks to generous donors supporting flood-hit people through the “Autumn of hope” program.
Chinh emphasized that the spirit of “business development coupled with social responsibility” embodies the nation’s treasured tradition of solidarity and mutual support, forming a foundation and internal strength for sustainable national development.
Outstanding exhibitors honored at the Autumn Fair 2025
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh lauded the success of the first Autumn Fair 2025 and praised 30 outstanding exhibitors.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends the closing ceremony of the Autumn Fair 2025 on November 3.
The awardees were selected from nearly 2,500 domestic and international businesses and organizations for their design, trade promotion activities, brand promotion and professionalism in organizing exhibition spaces and connections during the ten-day event.
The prime minister said the fair is a vivid demonstration of Vietnam’s dynamism, innovation and integration in the new era.
He called for continued efforts to connect production with consumption, strengthen domestic and international supply chains, and expand export markets.
Outstanding exhibitors are honored at the first Autumn Fair’s closing ceremony.
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The Autumn Fair 2025, featuring exhibits from 34 provinces and cities across more than 130,000 square meters, offers visitors a mix of cultural showcases, trade promotion and entertainment activities. With 2,500 domestic and international enterprises and organizations, the first Autumn Fair is the largest trade event held in Vietnam. It drew an average of 100,000 visitors per day, the highest attendance among domestic trade promotion events, reflecting the strong appeal of Vietnamese products and growing consumer confidence in locally-made goods. On-site sales we estimated at nearly VND1 trillion ($38.4 million) while deals and memoranda of understanding hitting VND5 trillion ($190 million). “The success of the Autumn Fair aims to establish a four-season trade fair series - Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter - as a major cultural and commercial event to boost domestic consumption, promote cultural industries and enhance Vietnam’s international outreach,” said the organizers. |
Young people are excited to shop on the last day of the fair.
The atmosphere at the fair is still very bustling at 4 PM today.
