Taking place from March 5-7, 2025, at White Palace, Thu Duc City (Ho Chi Minh City), HawaExpo 2025 reaffirms its position as Vietnam’s leading international furniture and wood industry exhibition. The event serves as a crucial bridge for businesses to expand their markets, enhance export opportunities, and steadily build a globally recognized furniture brand.
Creativity Drives Differentiation
As a trailblazing fair that seamlessly integrates traditional values with contemporary displays, HawaExpo 2025 celebrates Vietnamese cultural heritage through a modern creative lens. Every detail – from the welcome gate and main stage to individual booths – is meticulously designed to reflect both innovation and Vietnamese identity.
The criteria for participating businesses are clear: proven manufacturing and export capacity with factories in Vietnam, adaptability to international markets, and a commitment to sustainable development. This ensures that the showcased products not only meet high-quality standards but also feature fresh design perspectives deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture.
Both local and FDI enterprises will unveil groundbreaking collections at the exhibition. Vasta Stone will unveil its full-body vein sintered stone collection, showcasing an aesthetic design that utilizes cutting-edge technology.
Thanh Tam will showcase its durable Thermowood engineered wood line, while Forexco Quang Ngai introduces eco-friendly green materials. Sintai debuts an innovative outdoor furniture line with optimized functionality, and Japanese furniture giant Nitori chooses HawaExpo as the launch platform for its latest collection, targeting an even larger international buyer base.
According to Mr. Tony Lee, CEO of Sintai Vietnam, HawaExpo has achieved international standards, providing an ideal gateway for Vietnamese products to expand into the global market. Nitori representatives also commend the exhibition for its professional organization and strong presence of major buyers, which help businesses enhance brand visibility and connect with potential partners.
Strengthening Capabilities, Reaching Global Heights
With a strong emphasis on enhancing industry capabilities, HawaExpo 2025 dedicates ample space to showcase over 100 exquisite handicraft products that harmoniously blend heritage with modern design trends. The event will also feature Design Talks and the launch of the Hoa Mai Design Award 2025, a creative playground for young designers to explore new interior concepts, thereby enriching the “Made in Vietnam” product ecosystem.
The exhibition will be complemented by a series of specialized seminars and workshops, including the Vietnam Furniture Forum 2025, themed “Decoding the Wood Industry Amidst Global Economic and Political Turbulence.” Panel discussions on e-commerce, logistics, and export standards will equip businesses with essential insights to develop sustainable growth strategies and navigate international markets with agility. Additionally, direct B2B matchmaking sessions enable businesses and buyers to engage in in-depth discussions, explore demands, and finalize cooperation agreements right at the exhibition.
Beyond the physical event, HawaExpo facilitates global business connections through the Hopefairs online platform. Hopefairs expands sales channels via e-commerce marketplaces. The exhibition also links companies with top global logistics providers, thus addressing transportation challenges and optimizing export costs. This comprehensive approach empowers businesses with a competitive edge, streamlines operations, and accelerates their path to international markets.
Mr. Vu Ba Phu, Director General of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency, expects that HawaExpo 2025 will serve as a key trade promotion platform, playing a crucial role in showcasing Vietnam’s wood products on the international stage. He believes the event will help revitalize growth in the wood processing and manufacturing industry. It will enable businesses to expand their networks and secure more international orders, while also strengthening Vietnam’s foreign trade and investment in the current global landscape.
With meticulous preparation, relentless creativity, and a robust connectivity ecosystem, HawaExpo 2025 is set to be a landmark event that elevates Vietnam’s furniture industry onto the global stage. It is not only a commercial platform but also a driving force for the industry to solidify its position in the international market.
By Minh Nhi