Vietnam hosts 23rd international plastics, rubber exhibition

Jointly organised by the Vinexad National Trade Fair and Advertising JSC and Yorkers Exhibition Service Vietnam, the event features 1,200 booths of more than 650 exhibitors from 20 countries and territories, including Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, and the US.

Visitors at the 23rd International Exhibition on Machinery and Equipment for the Plastics and Rubber Industry - VietnamPlas 2025 (Photo: VNA)
Visitors at the 23rd International Exhibition on Machinery and Equipment for the Plastics and Rubber Industry - VietnamPlas 2025 (Photo: VNA)

HCM City (VNA) – The 23rd International Exhibition on Machinery and Equipment for the Plastics and Rubber Industry - VietnamPlas 2025 - opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City on September 17.

Jointly organised by the Vinexad National Trade Fair and Advertising JSC and Yorkers Exhibition Service Vietnam, the event features 1,200 booths of more than 650 exhibitors from 20 countries and territories, including Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, and the US.

VietnamPlas 2025 highlights advanced machinery, raw materials, recycling solutions, and innovative plastic products, enabling Vietnamese businesses to access modern technologies and green trends.

Vinexad Deputy General Director Pham Dang Khanh said the exhibition emphasises environmentally friendly development to meet shifting market demands and foster regional and global cooperation. Exhibitors are showcasing high-performance technologies and sustainable solutions designed to strengthen competitiveness in the global market.

Alongside displays, a series of seminars with leading experts and enterprises will address key topics such as Vietnam’s plastics and rubber development strategy, market shifts, and the growing use of innovative plastic materials in today’s business landscape.

Running through September 20, VietnamPlas 2025 provides a platform for visitors to explore investment opportunities and business partnerships in sustainable plastics, value-added initiatives, and applications in sectors such as automotive, construction, healthcare, and consumer goods./.

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