GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITIONS TO ACCELERATE VIETNAM'S SMART MANUFACTURING AMBITIONS

HANOI — As Vietnam continues to emerge as one of Asia's most attractive manufacturing and investment destinations, demand for advanced production technologies is rising across key industrial sectors. From plastics and packaging to industrial automation and precision engineering, manufacturers are accelerating investments in digitalisation, sustainable production and smart factory solutions to enhance productivity and strengthen competitiveness in increasingly demanding global markets.

HanoiPlas 2026, HanoiPrintPack 2026 and the inaugural Intelligent Asia Hanoi 2026 will be held concurrently from July 1 to 4, 2026, at Hall 1 and Hall 2 of the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) in Hanoi. Together, the three exhibitions are expected to create one of Vietnam's largest industrial technology platforms, bringing together manufacturers, technology suppliers, investors and industry organisations from around the world. 

The exhibitions will span more than 15,000 square metres and feature over 400 exhibitors and leading brands from 11 countries and region, including China, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan and Vietnam. The expanded venue at the Vietnam Exposition Center reflects the growing scale of the event and the increasing demand for business networking and technology exchange within Vietnam's manufacturing community.

Photo 1: HanoiPlas 2026, HanoiPrintPack 2026 and Intelligent Asia Hanoi 2026 will take place from July 1–4, 2026 at the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) in Hà Nội, bringing together more than 400 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions.

Technology platforms supporting industrial upgrading and sustainable manufacturing

HanoiPlas 2026 continues to reinforce its role as one of northern Vietnam's leading trade exhibitions for the plastics and rubber industries. Building on more than a decade of development, the exhibition has evolved beyond a conventional machinery showcase into a specialised platform where manufacturers can explore technologies supporting sustainable production, operational efficiency and industrial innovation. 

This year's exhibition will present a broad portfolio of manufacturing technologies, including injection moulding machines, extrusion systems, blown-film equipment, industrial chemicals, raw materials and auxiliary technologies. Particular attention will be given to recycling solutions, intelligent manufacturing applications and resource-efficient production systems, reflecting the industry's accelerating transition towards circular economy practices and lower-carbon manufacturing.

Leading international manufacturers, including Guangdong Kaiming, Lohia, Yizumi and Chen Hsong Vietnam, together with prominent Vietnamese companies such as Kim Cương, Hoàng Thiên Long and Honzen Union Vietnam, are expected to introduce technologies designed to improve productivity, reduce energy consumption and optimise production performance. According to the organisers, these innovations will provide manufacturers with practical solutions to address rising production costs while strengthening operational resilience in an increasingly competitive global market.

Photo 2: HanoiPlas 2025 attracted more than 8,400 visits in four days. 

Alongside HanoiPlas, HanoiPrintPack 2026 will continue to serve as a strategic meeting point for Vietnam's printing and packaging industries, sectors undergoing rapid transformation as manufacturers respond to changing consumer demand, export requirements and digital commerce.

The rapid expansion of e-commerce, food processing, consumer goods manufacturing and export-oriented production has increased demand for higher-quality printing technologies, automated packaging systems and intelligent packaging materials. These developments are encouraging manufacturers to invest in technologies capable of improving production flexibility, reducing waste and meeting increasingly sophisticated customer requirements.

HanoiPrintPack 2026 will feature next-generation printing equipment, automated converting technologies, high-speed laminating systems, quality inspection solutions and innovative packaging materials. The exhibition is expected to provide manufacturers with opportunities to evaluate technologies that support product quality improvement, operational efficiency and compliance with international production standards. 

Photo 3: HanoiPrintPack 2026 will feature exhibitors showcasing advanced technologies and green solutions in the Printing and Packaging Industry.

International exhibitors including Wenzhou Ruisike, Kangde Film Industry, Jiangsu Beichuan Automation, Dongguan Waching Printing, Việt Thành Vietnam and Trường Thịnh – Leibinger Vietnam will present specialised solutions across the printing and packaging value chain. Their participation reflects growing international interest in Vietnam's manufacturing sector and highlights the country's expanding role as both a production base and an emerging market for industrial technology investment.  

Smart manufacturing takes centre stage as Vietnam advances industrial transformation

The debut of Intelligent Asia Hanoi 2026 marks a significant milestone in this year's exhibition series, introducing one of Asia's established smart manufacturing brands to Vietnam for the first time. Its arrival reflects growing international confidence in Vietnam's manufacturing sector as multinational companies continue expanding operations and supply chains across the country. One of the exhibition's most notable international features will be the Taiwan Select Pavilion, organised by the Taipei Machinery Traders' Association (TMTA). The pavilion will bring together 58 leading Taiwanese companies across 65 booths, covering more than 585 square metres.

The Taiwanese exhibitors will showcase advanced manufacturing capabilities in smart automation, electronics and PCB manufacturing, as well as precision machinery. Providing Vietnamese manufacturers with opportunities to explore advanced technologies and establish direct business partnerships with international suppliers.

Knowledge exchange alongside technology showcases

Beyond the exhibition halls, visitors will also have access to a comprehensive programme of industry seminars jointly organised with leading Vietnamese trade associations, including the Vietnam Plastics Association, the Vietnam Printing Association, and the Vietnam Automation Association. These sessions will explore topics: From price competition to standards competition the integration path of the Vietnamese printing industry; Creating perfect clarity for PP plastics – optimizing aesthetics, enhancing value and competitive advantages for plastic products; Digital transformation and smart manufacturing in Vietnam's electronics industry: From automation to smart factories in the AI era; Green packaging era 2026: Optimizing material costs, achieving EPR compliance & becoming a preferred supplier in FDI supply chains