Lion dance welcoming guests to Dong Xuan market. Photo: Ngoc Anh/VOV5

The news was significant for Dong Xuan market itself, for the community of small traders, and for Hanoi's commercial life. Dong Xuan Joint Stock Company, a 71% state-owned enterprise, is entrusted by the Hanoi People's Committee to manage Dong Xuan Market. The company clearly defines its motto for this year, which is preserving the traditional identity; improving the quality of goods and commercial civility; and promoting digital transformation in management.

Visitors shopping at Dong Xuan Market. Photo: Ngoc Anh/VOV5

Nguyen Song Tung, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dong Xuan Joint Stock Company, said, “In 2026, the company will focus on developing the value of Dong Xuan Market in conjunction with the development of culture, commerce, and services. We will continue to invest in and upgrade the market to make it more spacious and modern, meeting the future development needs of the capital, better serving tourists, and maintaining the traditional market business. This is a long-standing feature that makes Dong Xuan different from other markets in Hanoi.”

An aerial view of the event. Photo: Ngoc Anh/VOV5

Established in 1889, Dong Xuan market, from a small market by the river wharf, has become the largest commercial center in northern Vietnam. It bears the strong imprint of the French with its five arched doorways and distinctive honeycomb facade. In the northwest corner of the market is the Monument to the Martyrs to commemorate the National Resistance Day (December 19, 1946).

The alleyways of Dong Xuan market are selling delicious dishes such as snail noodle soup, pork rib porridge, shrimp cakes, and sweet soups. Dong Xuan market is not only a bustling trading hub but also a famous cultural and historical tourist attraction in Hanoi.

The delegates posing for a commemorative photo. Photo: Ngoc Anh/VOV5