Over 200 exhibitors to join Việt Nam ASEAN International Furniture & Home Accessories Fair

Over 200 exhibitors to join Việt Nam ASEAN International Furniture & Home Accessories Fair

More than 200 domestic and international enterprises are expected to participate in the third Việt Nam ASEAN International Furniture & Home Accessories Fair – VIFA ASEAN 2025, taking place from August 26 to 29 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in HCM City.

At a press conference introducing VIFA ASEAN 2025 in HCM City on August 14. — Photo Thanh Minh

Exhibitors will come from provinces and cities across Việt Nam and more than 13 countries and territories, including Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, the US, China, India, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

On display will be a wide array of products ranging from indoor and outdoor furniture to decorative items, handicrafts, materials, woodworking machinery, and supporting services.

The fair is expected to attract over 10,000 visitors, including about 2,500 international guests, as well as representatives from more than 15 business associations, entrepreneur clubs, and trade promotion organisations in Việt Nam and abroad, said Đặng Quốc Hùng, general director of Alliance Handicraft Wooden Fine Art Corporation (Liên Minh Company).

A highlight will be the business-matching programme, held both in-person at SECC and online, enabling Vietnamese enterprises to connect more effectively with global buyers.

Jointly organised by Liên Minh Company, the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) – HCM City branch, and other partners, the fair will also host seminars providing updates on global furniture production and consumption trends, offering practical insights to help businesses shape development strategies in the current context, Hùng noted. 

With the theme “The Convergence of Southeast Asian Interior Quintessence,” VIFA ASEAN 2025 seeks to bring together the interior industry of ASEAN countries in HCM City, strengthening the city’s position as a leading hub for interior and exterior trade in the region, he added.

According to Trần Ngọc Liêm, director of VCCI – HCM City branch, Việt Nam’s total export turnover in the first seven months of the year rose 14.8 per cent year-on-year, with the wood and furniture sector up 8.6 per cent to US$11.7 billion, maintaining its role as one of the country’s key export industries. Exports to the US grew by 10 per cent, accounting for 58 per cent of the sector’s total export value.

However, Liêm warned that heavy reliance on a single market such as the US carries risks, as fluctuations in demand there will directly affect Việt Nam’s export value. He stressed the need for market diversification, urging enterprises to expand into other potential markets such as Japan, China, and the EU to mitigate risks and ensure sustainable growth.

VIFA ASEAN 2025 is considered an important trade promotion event for Việt Nam’s wood, furniture, and handicraft sectors. With its emphasis on flexibility and creativity, the fair serves not only as a bridge linking Vietnamese enterprises with ASEAN and global partners, but also as a strong platform for securing new orders, expanding cooperation, and connecting with buyers worldwide, he added. 

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