Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Event overview
Overview
Paper Vietnam 2027 is the premier event for the pulp and paper industry in Vietnam, showcasing the latest technologies, machinery, and solutions. This edition will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, and industry professionals from over 15 countries, providing a platform for networking and business opportunities.
Paper Vietnam 2027 takes place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Venue: Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC).
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Paper Vietnam 2027 runs from 23 to 25 June 2027 at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- 2Scale and Focus: The exhibition features over 120 exhibitors and 5000 trade visitors from the pulp and paper industry.
- 3Organiser: Hosted by Minh Vi Exhibition & Advertisement Services Co., Ltd (VEAS), with registration available online.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include manufacturers, suppliers, and industry professionals from Vietnam and beyond.
- 5Entry: Registration is required to visit; details available on the official website.
Why visit
Attendees will gain insights into the latest industry trends and technologies, network with key players in the pulp and paper sector, and explore new business opportunities. The event offers a unique chance to connect with over 5000 trade visitors and participate in B2B meetings.
Why exhibit
Exhibitors will benefit from increased visibility in the market, access to a targeted audience of industry professionals, and opportunities to showcase their latest products and innovations. The event is designed to facilitate meaningful connections and partnerships within the pulp and paper industry.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Manufacturers of paper products
Suppliers of pulp and paper machinery
Distributors in the paper industry
Industry professionals and experts
Buyers from packaging companies
Research and development specialists
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Pulp and paper manufacturers
Machinery suppliers for the paper industry
Chemical suppliers for paper production
Packaging solution providers
Technology innovators in pulp and paper
Sustainability-focused companies
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Pulp and paper products
Packaging materials and solutions
Machinery and equipment for paper production
Chemicals used in paper manufacturing
Recycling technologies for paper waste
Innovative solutions for the paper industry
Location & Facilities
Venue
Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC)
799 Nguyen Van Linh Street, Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Facilities
Parking
Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Event days & opening times
DayOpening hours
23 – 24 June 2027:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
25 June 2027:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
How the last edition performed
Previous edition
Last edition
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Completed
Exhibitors: 120
Next edition
Not announced yet
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Why it matters
Attendees will gain insights into the latest industry trends and technologies, network with key players in the pulp and paper sector, and explore new business opportunities. The event offers a unique chance to connect with over 5000 trade visitors and participate in B2B meetings.
Industry trends
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Sustainability in procurement
What sustainability in procurement means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Automation and labour efficiency
What automation and labour efficiency means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Regional supply-chain resilience
What regional supply-chain resilience means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Hybrid engagement models
What hybrid engagement models means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Novotel Living Saigon South
midscale
Saigon South (Phu My Hung area, near SECC)4-star serviced apartment hotel listed in Google Hotels for SECC dates; captured rate from INR 10,781 (approx.).
Golden Tree Apartment
budget
Saigon South (Phu My Hung area, near SECC)3-star apartment option with free parking, captured rate from INR 3,693 (approx.).
La Serena Boutique Hotel
budget
Saigon South (near SECC)Boutique hotel booked via Agoda, captured rate from INR 3,010 (approx.).
Golden Suites - Hotel in Phu My Hung
budget
Phu My Hung, District 7Free cancellation and free Wi-Fi listed; captured rate from INR 2,582 (approx.).
ibis Saigon South
midscale
Saigon South (near SECC)3-star hotel with parking and free Wi-Fi shown in the SECC hotel search results; no rate captured.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Taxi / ride-hailing
Estimated costUSD 35–75 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
Best forPhu My Hung and Saigon South hotels to SECC
Ride-hailing apps are widely used in Ho Chi Minh City; captured hotel data places most options in the SECC/Phu My Hung area. Fares are approximate.
Public bus
Estimated costUSD 2.50-6 single metro/light-rail journey (contactless)
Best forCity districts to Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), District 7
City bus network connects central districts toward District 7; no official route capture for SECC was returned, so confirm exact route numbers locally.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD taxi/rideshare from SGN to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forTan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC)
Ho Chi Minh City's principal airport; not confirmed by a captured arrival page, verify transfer time to SECC, District 7 locally.
Weather
Late June falls in Ho Chi Minh City's southwest monsoon season, with warm, humid conditions and frequent afternoon downpours. The official climate capture failed, so confirm the forecast before travelling.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Vietnam.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language
Vietnamese is the official language. English is commonly used in hotels and international business settings, but technical paper-making negotiations may benefit from a Vietnamese interpreter or a bilingual colleague.
Currency and payments
The local currency is the Vietnamese dong (VND). Cards are common at hotels and larger venues, while cash is useful for taxis, markets and small purchases. Keep small notes and check card fees before travelling.
Business etiquette
A light handshake and a two-handed exchange of business cards are common in meetings. Use family names with Mr or Ms unless invited otherwise, and avoid political or sensitive historical topics in first meetings.
Dress and punctuality
Lightweight business casual clothing suits Ho Chi Minh City's humid June conditions. For mill or factory visits, ask about closed-toe shoes and safety requirements in advance. Allow buffer time for traffic between District 7 and the city centre.
Venue district
SECC sits in District 7 near Phu My Hung, a planned commercial and residential area south of the city centre. Several captured hotels are within a short walk or taxi ride of the halls.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Google Flights for New York JFK to Ho Chi Minh City departing 23 Jun 2027 showed one-stop options via Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific, about 20-22 hours) and via Seoul Incheon (Korean Air/Delta, about 23 hours). Book early for late-June arrival and allow a buffer day before the show opens on 23 Jun 2027.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Ho Chi Minh City; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC): Saigon South (Phu My Hung area, near SECC): Novotel Living Saigon South; Saigon South (Phu My Hung area, near SECC): Golden Tree Apartment; Saigon South (near SECC): La Serena Boutique Hotel.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Ho Chi Minh City; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC).
Parking: On-site parking is available at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC); confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: June 2027
Temperature: 24-32 C daytime range, warm and humid with frequent afternoon showers during the southwest monsoon. Carry rain protection and confirm the forecast before travel.
Seasonality: June sits in the rainy season; expect short, heavy afternoon showers and high humidity through the show days.
Packing: Pack light, breathable business wear, a compact umbrella or rain jacket, and comfortable shoes for walking between SECC halls; indoor halls are air-conditioned.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Paper Vietnam 2027 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-1
Confirm registration status
T-2
Check Vietnam entry rules
T-3
Book flights to SGN
T-4
Reserve a hotel near SECC
T-5
Map target exhibitors
T-6
Request meetings
T-7
Arrange travel insurance and payments
T-8
Prepare documents
T-9
Pack for monsoon conditions
T-10
Confirm airport transfer
T-11
Recheck show access
T-12
Arrive early
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC)
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Paper Vietnam 2027 registration concourse
Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC)
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC)
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
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Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$190.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Paper Vietnam 2027 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Paper Vietnam 2027, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Pulp and paper products and Packaging materials and solutions solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Paper Vietnam 2027 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Min. budget
$450.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Pulp and paper products and Packaging materials and solutions products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,200.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Ho Chi Minh City show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
What is Paper Vietnam?
Paper Vietnam is a trade exhibition focused on the paper and pulp industry in Vietnam. The 2027 edition is scheduled for 23-25 June 2027 at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, connecting paper mills, converters, packaging producers and technology suppliers.
When and where is Paper Vietnam 2027?
Paper Vietnam 2027 is scheduled for 23-25 June 2027 at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Who should visit Paper Vietnam?
Visitors typically include paper mill production and technical teams, packaging converters, tissue producers, printing companies, buyers of pulp and recovered paper, and engineers sourcing machinery, chemicals or automation.
Who should exhibit at Paper Vietnam?
Exhibitors are likely to include paper machinery and stock-preparation suppliers, pulp and recovered-paper traders, chemical and coating companies, converting and packaging equipment makers, automation providers and environmental technology suppliers.
What product sectors are covered?
The show's paper and pulp focus covers pulp and fibre, recovered paper, containerboard and corrugated packaging, tissue, printing and writing papers, specialty papers, stock preparation, paper machines, finishing, converting, coatings, chemicals and mill automation.
Is Paper Vietnam open to trade visitors only?
The event is positioned as a B2B paper and pulp industry exhibition. Check the official Paper Vietnam registration page for current admission rules, badge requirements and any trade-only restrictions before travelling.
How do I register for Paper Vietnam?
Use the official Paper Vietnam website to check visitor registration, badge collection and exhibitor invitation details. Registration deadlines, prices and hall-access rules should be confirmed with the organiser.
How do I get to SECC from Tan Son Nhat International Airport?
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is the principal gateway for Ho Chi Minh City. Taxi and ride-hailing services are the most direct way to SECC in District 7; allow extra time for city traffic and confirm live journey times before departure.
Where should I stay near SECC?
District 7 and Phu My Hung have several hotels within a short ride of SECC, including Novotel Living Saigon South, ibis Saigon South, Golden Suites, Golden Tree Apartment and La Serena Boutique Hotel. Compare live rates and cancellation terms for 23-25 June 2027 before booking.
What is the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City in late June?
Late June falls in the southwest monsoon season, with warm, humid conditions and frequent afternoon showers. Plan for a daytime range of about 24-32 C and carry rain protection; confirm the forecast before travel.
What should exhibitors know about shipping equipment or samples to Vietnam?
Work with an experienced freight forwarder on Vietnam import rules, temporary import options, customs paperwork and on-site handling. Confirm deadlines, utility connections and stand-build rules with the organiser rather than assuming standard lead times.
Do I need a visa to attend Paper Vietnam?
Entry rules depend on nationality. Some travellers are visa-exempt while others need a visa or e-visa. Check the official Vietnam immigration portal or the nearest Vietnamese embassy for passport, visa category and processing requirements.
Glossary
- Pulp
- Fibrous raw material produced from wood or recovered paper and used to form paper and board.
- Virgin fibre
- New fibre sourced from wood rather than recovered paper, often specified where strength or food-contact performance matters.
- Recovered paper
- Post-consumer and pre-consumer paper collected for recycling and used as mill furnish.
- OCC
- Old corrugated containers, a recovered-paper grade used to make new linerboard and corrugating medium.
- Kraft paper
- Strong paper made by sulphate pulping, used in sacks, bags, wrapping and industrial applications.
- Containerboard
- Paperboard grades, including linerboard and corrugating medium, used to make corrugated boxes.
- Corrugating medium
- The fluted inner layer of corrugated board, usually made from recovered fibre.
- Tissue
- Lightweight paper for hygiene, household and away-from-home products.
- Stock preparation
- Pulping, screening, cleaning, refining and blending of fibre before the paper machine.
- Paper machine
- Continuous production line that forms, presses, dries and reels paper or board.
- Calender
- Roll arrangement that smooths the sheet and controls thickness, gloss or printability.
- Coating
- Mineral or barrier layer applied to improve print, food-contact or packaging performance.
- Grammage (GSM)
- Paper weight in grams per square metre, a core specification for buying and selling.
- Jumbo roll
- Large parent roll produced on the paper machine and later slit into smaller rolls for converting.
- Deinking
- Process that removes ink and contaminants from recovered paper to produce recycled pulp.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Ho Chi Minh City Paper Show
- Vietnam Paper Industry
- Paper Vietnam 2027 Ho Chi Minh City
- Paper Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City 2027
- Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Trade Show Ho Chi Minh City 2027
- Pulp and Paper Industry
- Trade Show Exhibition Ho Chi Minh City
- Pulp and paper products
- Ho Chi Minh City trade fair
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