VIFA Expo affirms pioneering position in Vietnam's wood industry

Lien Minh Company, or Alliance Handicraft & Wooden Fine Art Corporation, owner and organizer of the Vietnam International Furniture & Home Accessories Fair (VIFA Expo), has been recognized by the Vietnam Records Organization (VietKings) as "The annual old established & largest International Furniture & Home Accessories Fair Brand in Vietnam (since 2008)"

This title acknowledges the company's 17-year journey in building a professional trade-promotion platform that enhances the competitiveness of Vietnamese enterprises in the global supply chain.

According to Lien Minh, in 2008, when Vietnam's furniture, wood and handicraft industry was struggling to find an export direction, the company saw an opportunity for global connection through a specialized trade fair model. "This was not merely event organization; we chose the difficult path of creating a commercial foundation for an entire industry," a representative said.

Across 16 continuous editions, the company has expanded scale and upgraded processes—from booth design and support services to promotional activities. It is this steadfastness and international-standard mindset, from a purely Vietnamese company, that has helped VIFA Expo become the leading fair in terms of scale, prestige, and commercial efficiency. "We are not just organizing a trade fair; we are creating a national brand," said Dang Quoc Hung, General Director of Lien Minh.

Currently, VIFA Expo not only gathers thousands of domestic businesses but has also become an annual destination for international importers, retail chains, and interior designers. Each edition connects the entire value chain—from manufacturing, design, and export to distribution.

The representative of Lien Minh Company's Board of Directors received the honor and certification from Vietnam Records Organization. Photo courtesy of Lien Minh Company

Less than a month after being honored with the record, Lien Minh Company was further awarded the title "Top 20 Excellent Leading Enterprises of Vietnam 2025" by the Science Institute for Economic and Cultural Human Resource Development (SIDECM) and the CONPROCEN Center.

"This award is a clear affirmation of our management capacity, professionalism, and real economic impact in promoting Vietnam's indoor and outdoor furniture and wood industry to the world," the representative affirmed.

"These two consecutive milestones not only reflect the prestige of an event-organizing enterprise but also demonstrate the strategic mindset, long-term vision, and innovative spirit of one of the few Vietnamese businesses that have successfully built an international-standard fair model, contributing to shaping the brand of Vietnam's wood and furniture industry."

16 continuous fairs have helped VIFA Expo become the leading fair in terms of scale, prestige, and commercial efficiency. Photo courtesy of Lien Minh Company

Building on this success, VIFA Expo 2026—the 17th edition—is expected to be one of the largest to date, taking place from March 8 to 11, 2026, at two major exhibition centers in Ho Chi Minh City: WTC Expo (Binh Duong Ward) and SKY Expo (Trung My Tay Ward), with more than 2,800 booths across a total area of 51,000 sq.m.

This will be the first time the fair is held at two locations. To facilitate visitor movement, the organizers will provide a free shuttle bus program with three main routes connecting the two exhibition centers and the city center, operating continuously with 8–9 trips per day throughout the four-day event.

Lien Minh Company is also expanding its influence with the VIFA ASEAN 2026 Fair (the 4th edition), scheduled for Sept. 2–5, 2026, at SECC, HCMC. The event will bring together the ASEAN indoor and outdoor furniture and handicraft community, affirming Vietnam's pioneering role in the regional value chain.