The 5th Vietnam Motor Show will be held at the modern Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center from 20 to 24 November 2009. (The exhibition alternates between Hanoi in even years and Saigon in odd years.)
 
Vietnam Motor Show is organized by VAMA – Vietnam Automobile Manufacturer's Association and ATFA – Asia Trade Fair & Business Promotion. IMAG is the international promotion partner and responsible for marketing the fair worldwide.
 
In 2008 the twelve VAMA members and 27 auto parts suppliers participated in Vietnam Motor Show. In 2004 the exhibition was open for the first time for auto parts supplier. The show had grown to become the leading automotive exhibition in Vietnam. 94,170 visitors from over thirteen countries visited the show, a figure that reflects the importance of the show not only for the Vietnamese market, but also for the whole Asian market.
 
In spite of the current economic crisis, it is predicted  that Vietnam will become a leading market in Southeast Asia. In the long term the market is expected to grow considerably, thanks to the country´s sizeable population of 85 million.
 
Volkswagen, for example, recognized the good conditions in Vietnam a long time ago and plans to build up its own capacities in the coming years. The company´s strategic plans include a joint venture with the Shipbuilding Industry Group to set up an assembly plant in Haiphong. This investment of around US$120 million will help Volkswagen achieve its ambitious aim of becoming the biggest car manufacturer in the world by 2018.
 
The car manufacturers which have plants in Vietnam are interested in increasing the number of Vietnam-made components they use. Honda, for example, is aiming to increase from 20 to 40 percent; the average for car plants in Vietnam is 10 percent. This development presents international suppliers with an opportunity to break into the Asian market, by setting up operations in Vietnam.
 
Vietnam is increasingly becoming a good location for auto parts suppliers. The growing interest from international manufacturers in Vietnam and easy fast access to all Asian countries makes Vietnam the perfect place from which to cater for demand on the Asian market.
 
Vietnam Motor Show will showcase the latest technologies, products and attractions from Vietnam and leading international manufacturing, assembling and trading companies.
 
Registration has already started. For a list of exhibitors in 2008 and for a registration form for Vietnam Motor Show, please contact Ms Sylvia Vierck: Sylvia.vierck@imag.de