HÀ NỘI — Vietbuild Hanoi 2026 opened on Wednesday at the Vietnam Exposition Centre, showcasing construction materials, interior and exterior decoration products, machinery, equipment and lighting systems across nearly 1,000 booths.

The event, which runs until Saturday, features nearly 300 domestic and foreign exhibitors, organisers said.

They said the expo provides a platform for businesses in construction technology, real estate, green transport, architecture and supporting industries to connect with manufacturers, distributors, investors, contractors, project owners, regulators and potential partners.

It is expected to generate business opportunities and commercial contracts, helping companies strengthen their competitiveness and expand cooperation as Việt Nam deepens its international economic integration. according to organisers. 

In addition to product displays, Vietbuild Hà Nội will host business forums and business-to-business networking activities.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyễn Văn Sinh said the construction and transport sectors had made significant progress, contributing to socio-economic development, particularly through investment in modern infrastructure and major national projects.

He highlighted accelerated construction of key infrastructure projects and urban railway networks, alongside the country's transition towards greener transport.

The deputy minister also pointed to progress in social housing development. A total of 954 projects, comprising 926,000 units and requiring more than VNĐ850 trillion (US$32.4 billion) in investment, are currently underway nationwide, equivalent to about 92 per cent of the target under the programme to build one million social housing units.

Sinh described Vietbuild as a major recurring event showcasing developments across construction, building materials, transport, industry, real estate and architecture.

He also praised exhibitors for their preparations, saying their participation reflected the ambition of businesses to innovate and expand. — BIZHUB/VNS