Hanoi Expo to Target Manufacturing Tech as FDI Surges in Northern Vietnam

The International Processing and Packaging Exhibition, ProPak Hanoi 2026, is scheduled to run from October 13 to 15, 2026, at the Vietnam Exposition Center in Dong Anh, Hanoi. The event is positioned to serve as a key platform for technology and business opportunities as Northern Vietnam solidifies its role as an industrial growth hub, driven by expanding industrial zones, shifts in global supply chains, and a significant influx of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

Spanning over 4,000 square meters, the exhibition will feature the latest innovations in processing technology, packaging, automation, smart factories, and cold chain logistics for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and logistics sectors.

At a press conference on June 25, Annie Tran, Senior Manager of Informa Markets Vietnam, highlighted the evolving nature of industrial competition. "Businesses no longer compete solely on scale or cost," Tran stated. "Today’s competition is defined by operational efficiency, technological integration, quality standards, sustainability, and the capacity to participate in global supply chains." She added that a modern production line is a vital tool for businesses to minimize waste, optimize quality control, and meet the stringent demands of international markets.

Nguyen Van Viet, Chairman of the Vietnam Beer, Alcohol, and Beverage Association (VBA), noted that for the beverage industry, technologies for processing, filling, and packaging must be viewed as strategic pillars of development. He argued these factors directly impact product quality, operational efficiency, and overall market competitiveness, rather than being just technical components.

From a research perspective, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duy Lam, President of the Vietnam Association of Food Science and Technology, asserted that science and technology are the "keys" to the industry’s major breakthroughs. “Processing, preservation, and packaging technologies are no longer isolated technical stages; they have become fundamental elements that determine the efficiency of the entire value chain,” said Lam. “From reducing post-harvest losses and enhancing product quality to ensuring food safety and expanding export markets, modern technology is the direct contributor to every success.”