Exhibiting in Vietnam: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Venues and Shows
Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing markets in Asia for manufacturing, food, construction and consumer goods. Exhibitions are held mainly in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and many are organised for supplier-to-buyer matching. Indian exporters in pharma, agri, textiles and engineering find a good response from local distributors.
Major trade shows in Vietnam
- VIETNAM EXPO (Hanoi): international trade fair, held every April.
- VIETFOOD and Beverage with Propack Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City): food and packaging, held every year.
- Saigon Autotech and Accessories (SECC, Ho Chi Minh City): automotive, held every year.
- Vietnam Medi-Pharm (Ho Chi Minh City): medical and pharma, held every year.
- VIETBUILD (Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi): construction and building materials, held several times a year.
Venue notes for stand builders
SECC (Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center) in District 7 is the main venue in Ho Chi Minh City. The International Centre for Exhibition (ICE) and the Hanoi Exhibition and Convention Center serve the capital. Venues are modern but smaller than those in Thailand or Malaysia, so stand footprints are normally compact. Many exhibitors share space in national pavilions.
Planning checklist before you book
- Check the venue height limit, which is lower than at big European halls.
- Plan for local language signage in Vietnamese for visitors.
- Order electricity and internet early, as capacity is limited at some halls.
- Shipping to Ho Chi Minh City by sea from India takes around two weeks.
- Book a local interpreter before the show.
Exhibiting in Vietnam: quick answers
Which city is better for exhibitions in Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh City has more industrial shows and Hanoi hosts government-backed expos. Choose by your target buyers.
Do Indian exhibitors need a local partner in Vietnam?
It helps but is not compulsory for most shows. A local agent can improve follow-up after the event.
What is a typical stand size in Vietnam?
Most exhibitors book 9 to 27 sqm, which is enough for display, meeting and storage.
Can Unievents handle the build in Vietnam?
Yes. We design in India, ship the kit and manage the on-site build with local support.


































































