Vietnam Exposition Center

What Vietnam Exposition Center does

Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC), legally Vietnam Exhibition Fair Center Joint Stock Company and publicly listed on Vietnam's UPCOM exchange under ticker VEF, operates the largest exhibition complex in Southeast Asia at 900,000 m² in Hanoi. The complex spans the Kim Quy Exhibition Hall (130,000 m², 10 main halls plus a central hall), Block A Exhibition Hall, four international-standard outdoor yards (East, West, South, North), and connects to adjacent venues including the Blue Waves Theatre in Ho Chi Minh City and the PVF Stadium (60,000 seats) in Hung Yen, with the planned Hung Vuong Stadium (135,000 seats) in the development pipeline. VEC's technology stack centers on an AI-powered Smart & Green ecosystem for energy optimization, a world-record retractable roof, and mobile pitch conversion technology enabling flexible transformation between exhibition, sports, and entertainment configurations.

VEC operates a hybrid business model combining venue rental, event services, and self-organized flagship exhibitions. Revenue is generated through quote-based booth packages (e.g., a standard 3m × 3m × 2.5m booth), customized exhibition spaces, construction and media services, and ticketed events. The company serves four primary customer segments: international exhibition organizers (DMG Events, Informa Markets Vietnam, NC Network), domestic and international exhibitors (manufacturing, electronics, and industrial firms), professional visitors and buyers, and entertainment and event promoters. Go-to-market is event-driven and partnership-driven, with co-organization agreements with industry associations (VEIA, VAA, VASI, VAMI) and direct government collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VEC is a subsidiary of Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, and operates as part of an integrated Vinhomes Global Gate ecosystem that includes the JW Marriott hotel and adjacent residential/commercial developments. The complex was inaugurated on August 19, 2025 following a 10-month construction cycle, and has since hosted VITW 2025 (600+ companies, 80,000 m², 600 billion VND in signed contracts, 96% attendee return intent) while booking a 2026 calendar of 8+ major international exhibitions including VITW 2026, ITWA@Vietnam 2026, FBC ASEAN 2026, ProPak Hanoi 2026, VISOTECH 2026, VEEW, CMES, and Cafe Show Hanoi 2026.

Name

Vietnam Exposition Center

Legal name

Vietnam Exhibition Fair Center JSC

Website

https://vec.global

Company type

Public

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) operates Southeast Asia's largest 900,000 m² exhibition and event complex in Hanoi, hosting international trade fairs, conferences, and entertainment events for global exhibition organizers, exhibitors, and professional visitors. It is a Vingroup-backed publicly listed company (UPCOM: VEF).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Convention & Exhibition Center Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fairgrounds & Expo Parks (THAHAAAH), General Consumer Expos & Trade Shows (MPAGAFAA)

Keywords

• Exhibition venue rental
• Trade fair hosting
• Event management services
• MICE infrastructure
• Exhibition organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanoi

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Rental of exhibition halls (Kim Quy, Center A), outdoor areas, and event spaces to exhibition organizers and exhibitors
2. Event Services: Construction and setup, media and advertising, event organization, and additional operational services for events
3. Exhibition Organization: VEC organizes its own flagship events including VITW (Vietnam Industry Technology Week) and VIIF (Vietnam International Industrial Fair)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vietnam Exposition Center operates a 900,000 m² exhibition and event complex in Hanoi, the largest in Southeast Asia, providing venue rental across indoor halls (Kim Quy with 10 main halls, Center A), four international-standard outdoor areas, conference facilities, and adjacent stadiums. The company sells exhibition booth packages, event organization and operational services (construction, media, advertising), and runs its own flagship trade fairs including VITW and VIIF.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kim Quy Exhibition Hall Indoor exhibition venue comprising nearly 130,000 m² with 10 main halls and a 10,000 m² Central Hall, available for rental to exhibition organizers and corporate exhibitors.
• Block A Exhibition Hall (Nhà Triển lãm Khối A) Multi-floor indoor exhibition hall within the VEC complex, available for rent to exhibition organizers and corporate event clients.
• Outdoor Exhibition Areas (Sân Ngoài Trời) Four international-standard outdoor exhibition yards (East, West, South, North) usable for large outdoor exhibits, demonstrations, and events.
• Blue Waves Theatre (Nhà Hát Sóng Xanh) Theater and performing-arts venue with 5,000+ indoor seats, a 60,000-person outdoor plaza, designed by Gensler, available for entertainment and corporate events.
• PVF Stadium (Sân Vận động PVF) Multi-purpose stadium in Văn Giang, Hưng Yên with 60,000 seats for football, events, and festivals.
• Hung Vuong Stadium (Sân Vận động Hùng Vương) Olympic-grade stadium with 135,000+ seats, the world's largest retractable roof, AI-powered Smart & Green ecosystem, and field-conversion technology enabling flexible conversion between sports and performance stages.
• Event & Operational Services Comprehensive suite including construction and setup of booths/stands, media and advertising services, on-site event organization, and additional operational support for organizers and exhibitors.
• Exhibition Organization (flagship trade fairs) End-to-end organization of VEC's own flagship exhibitions including Vietnam Industry Technology Week (VITW), Vietnam International Industrial Fair (VIIF), and International Manufacturing Congress (IMC).

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of VITW 2025 attendees plan to return for VITW 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Multiple Strategic Partners (MoU Signings)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2026VEC signed memoranda of understanding with multiple leading partners to expand its strategic partnership ecosystem and enhance the international exhibition and event value chain in Vietnam.
• VingroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company developing VEC across 900,000 m² as part of Vinhomes Global Gate complex. Vingroup is Vietnam's largest conglomerate with operations in real estate, automotive, healthcare, education, and hospitality.
• DMG EventscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exhibition organizer co-organizing VITW 2026 and bringing flagship exhibitions to Vietnam. DMG Events is a major global events company.
• Informa Markets VietnamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizer of ProPak Hanoi 2026, bringing international processing and packaging technology exhibitions to VEC.
• NC Network Vietnam / VASIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizer of FBC ASEAN 2026 - the largest manufacturing trade exhibition in the region, expected to gather 800+ companies from Japan, Vietnam, and ASEAN.
• VEIA (Vietnam Electronics Industry Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association co-organizing ITWA@Vietnam 2026, representing Vietnam's electronics manufacturing sector.
• VAA (Vietnam Automation Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association co-organizing industry forums at ITWA@Vietnam 2026.
• VASI (Vietnam Association of Seafarers/Industrial)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association supporting manufacturing sector exhibitions and forums.
• VAMI (Vietnam Association of Machinery Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association supporting machinery and industrial exhibitions.
• JW Marriott HotelsupportingOthersPremium hotel brand adjacent to VEC complex, part of integrated Vinhomes Global Gate ecosystem providing accommodation for event attendees.
• Vinhomes Global GatesupportingOthersIntegrated residential and commercial complex adjacent to VEC, part of the supporting ecosystem for exhibition attendees and visitors.
• Gensler (Architecture Firm)supportingTechnology or IntegrationWorld-renowned architecture firm that designed Blue Waves Theatre. Gensler is behind global landmarks like Shanghai Tower and Hilton Saigon.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC): Malaysia's largest trade and exhibition venue located in Kuala Lumpur. Comparable as a regional Southeast Asian mega-venue targeting international exhibitions and conferences, with full MICE infrastructure.
• Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo): Indonesia's largest exhibition venue in Kemayoran, Jakarta, hosting major trade fairs. Comparable as a Southeast Asian exhibition venue operator competing for the same regional organizer demand base.
• Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC): Vietnam's largest established exhibition venue in Ho Chi Minh City with ~40,000 m² of indoor space. Directly comparable as a Vietnamese exhibition venue operator competing for the same domestic and international organizer demand, though smaller in scale than VEC.
• Singapore EXPO: Singapore's largest purpose-built exhibition venue with 123,000 m² of indoor space. Comparable as a regional Southeast Asian mega-venue targeting international exhibition organizers and corporate events, with established track record.
• IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center: Thailand's largest exhibition and convention complex in Muang Thong Thani, hosting major trade shows like ASEAN Manufacturing Expo. Comparable as a Southeast Asian mega-venue competing for regional MICE tourism and international organizer relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Koelnmesse: One of the world's largest trade fair organizers operating Cologne expo center and its global network. Comparable as a global incumbent offering exhibition venue and event services, with deep organizer relationships that could compete for Asian exhibitor attention.
• Messe Frankfurt: Global trade fair and exhibition organizer with venues worldwide including major Asian shows. Comparable as a broad incumbent that competes for international organizer partnerships and exhibitor marketing budgets across the exhibition industry.
• DMG Events: Major global exhibition organizer running energy, hospitality, and construction trade shows. Comparable as a partner co-organizing VITW 2026 at VEC, but also a competitor who can host flagship events at alternative global venues.
• Informa Markets: World's largest exhibition organizer (parent of Informa Markets Vietnam) and a current VEC partner. Comparable as a global incumbent in the exhibition industry that operates events across multiple venues and is both a partner and potential competitor to VEC's own event organization business.

Regional players

• National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) Shanghai: World's largest single-building exhibition and convention center in Shanghai, China. Comparable as a mega-venue in the broader Asia-Pacific region, providing a benchmark for scale and showing the competitive landscape VEC may eventually face from Chinese venues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/vec.expo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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