INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION ECOSYSTEM ARRIVES IN HANOI: PIONEERING HIGH-TECH AND SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SMART MANUFACTURING

Vietnam’s economy is reaching a critical strategic turning point, shifting strongly from traditional manufacturing toward high-tech and sustainable value chains. Anticipating this wave of digital transformation, from July 1 to 4, 2026, the co-located International Industrial Exhibitions featuring HanoiPlas 2026 (14th edition), HanoiPrintPack 2026 (13th edition), and the grand debut of Intelligent Asia Hanoi 2026 will officially open at Hall 1 and Hall 2, Vietnam Exhibition Center (VEC).

This year's event marks a milestone of outstanding scale with a total exhibition area exceeding 15,000 square meters, gathering more than 400 leading exhibitors from 11 countries and territories, including China, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The expansion into new venue – Vietnam Exposition Center VEC Hall 1 and Hall 2 aims not only to upscale commercial trade opportunities but also to enhance the visitor experience, facilitating direct networking for businesses, investors, and the general public.

Figure 1 HanoiPlas, HanoiPrintPack, and Intelligent Asia 2026 are being organized at the Vietnam Exposition Center.

HanoiPlas & HanoiPrintPack 2026: A Solid Foundation for Traditional Supply Chains Entering the Green Era

With a long-standing and proven legacy in the Northern market, these two core exhibition brands have solidified their positions as the most comprehensive and strategic trade platforms.

• HanoiPlas 2026, focuses on driving sustainable growth within the plastics and rubber industries. The exhibition showcases a comprehensive range of products, from injection molding machines, film blowing machines, and extruders to high-grade chemicals and raw materials. Notably, under the pressure of green transformation in Vietnam, advanced recycling solutions, high-tech applications, and smart manufacturing technologies will be prominently featured. HanoiPlas 2026 brings together a distinguished lineup of leading domestic and international exhibitors, including Guangdong Kaiming, Lohia, Kim Cuong, Yizumi, Chen Hsong Vietnam, Hoang Thien Long, Honzen Union Vietnam, and many more. Together, they will present the latest innovations, cutting-edge equipment, and sustainable solutions shaping the future of the plastics and rubber sectors.

Figure 2 HanoiPlas 2025 attracted more than 8,400 visitors in only four days of opening

HanoiPrintPack 2026 continues to serve as the strategic gateway to the Northern Printing & Packaging market. The event introduces the latest breakthroughs in next-generation printing presses, automated packaging machinery, high-speed laminating machines, and smart materials, empowering local enterprises to enhance competitiveness amidst increasingly stringent global export standards. Visitors will have the opportunity to connect with a diverse mix of industry leaders, technology innovators, and specialized solution providers from across Asia and beyond. Among the participating companies are Wenzhou Ruisike, Zhangjiagang Free Trade Zone Kangde Film Industry, LBM Investment Joint Stock Company, Jiangsu Beichuan Automation, Dongguan Waching Printing, Viet Thanh Vietnam, Truong Thinh – Leibinger Vietnam, and many more. Their presence reflects the exhibition’s role as a hub for discovering new technologies, forging business partnerships, and exploring the future of the printing and packaging industry.

Figure 3 HanoiPrintPack 2025 gathered leading companies in the printing and packaging sectors both in Vietnam and overseas.

Intelligent Asia Hanoi 2026: The Tech Hub Accelerating the Smart Manufacturing Revolution

Complementing the foundational industrial sectors, the breakthrough highlight of this year's event is the inaugural launch of Intelligent Asia Hanoi 2026,

Following resounding successes in major industrial hubs like Taipei and Bangkok, Intelligent Asia, the region’s leading smart manufacturing ecosystem, officially lands in Hanoi, Vietnam, for the first time. As high-tech FDI inflows surge into Northern Vietnam, the exhibition serves as a vital bridge to bring the world’s most advanced solutions directly to the local market, focusing on three pivotal sectors: Automation, Electronics Manufacturing, and Precision Machining. The integration of Intelligent Asia alongside the traditional sectors creates a complete industrial linkage, supporting manufacturers to upgrade production lines to smart factory standards while optimizing costs and resources.

Figure 4 Intelligent Asia is one of the most well-known high-tech exhibitions in Taiwan, with nearly 40 years of history.

A distinctive feature of Intelligent Asia Hanoi 2026 is the strong participation of Taiwanese companies, reflecting Taiwan’s position as a global leader in advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, and precision engineering. Exhibitors including HPB Motion Control, Chi Feng Technology Automation, Road Ahead Technologies Consultant, Tianjin Flurofilm, Taitung, Keysight Technologies Singapore, Findnology, Thuan Hien, Vietnam Fujia, and more will introduce a wide range of cutting-edge machinery, automation systems, smart manufacturing solutions, precision components, and industrial technologies.

Event Highlights: In-depth Seminars Shaping Industrial Trends

The exhibitions also offer a comprehensive knowledge-sharing platform through a series of high-level industrial seminars. These concurrent sessions are actively organized by premier institutional bodies, including the Vietnam Printing Association (VPA), the Vietnam Plastics Association (VPA), and the Vietnam Automation Association (VAA). The seminars will dissect critical, industry-defining topics, such as quality standardization in plastic and packaging manufacturing, the integration of automation technologies for smart factory upgrades, and supply chain optimization in the digital era. This key feature provides a valuable opportunity for enterprises and investors to engage directly with leading experts, capture next-generation technical standards, and discover sustainable growth paths.

The exhibitions are organized by Vinexad National Trade Fair & Advertising JSC and Yorkers Trade & Marketing Service Co., Ltd., the exhibitions underscore their industrial prominence through massive endorsements from government bodies and leading trade associations. Officially supported by the Ministry of Industry & Trade, the event features the Vietnam Plastics Association (VPA) as the co-organizer of HanoiPlas. Furthermore, key institutions - including Vietnam Rubber Association (VRA), Vietnam Association of Mechanical Industry (VAMI), Vietnam Waste Recycling Association (VWRA), and Ho Chi Minh City Automation Association (HauA), alongside prominent domestic and international printing and machinery organizations Vietnam Printing Association (VPA), Printing Association of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Paint and Printing Ink Association (VPIA), Taiwan Mold & Die Industry Association (TMDIA), and Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI), and Vietnam Automation Association (VAA). This powerful collaborative network ensures the international stature and high technical caliber of the entire event.

The four-day event, running from July 1 to 4, 2026, is expected to attract thousands of professional visitors, unlock international investment opportunities, accelerate technology transfer, and reaffirm Vietnam's growing stature in the global supply chain.