On September 19, the WEPACK & SANSIN Vietnam Banquet, jointly held by RX and Sansin International Holding Group Co., Ltd, successfully wrapped up in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The Forum welcomed representatives from VPA and VINPAS, as well as over 200 paper packaging industry leaders, experts, and enterprise representatives in Vietnam and beyond. They jointly discussed the development trends, technological innovations, and sustainable development of Vietnam's paper packaging industry, in order to foster exchanges and collaborations between Chinese & international enterprises and local Vietnamese enterprises.

Following the opening remarks, Will Sandman, Business Development Director of MPG GLOBAL, MGIH Vietnam, shared Global Paper Packaging Trends and Opportunities in the Vietnamese Market. Sandman stated that Vietnam's strategic location, low labor costs, and robust manufacturing base position the country as an emerging global hub in the packaging sector, with a packaging market scale expected to reach 65 billion US dollars by 2024.

Furthermore, the Vietnamese government and enterprises are committed to obtaining green certifications by actively investing in environment-friendly technologies and equipment, adopting renewable energy and sustainable raw materials, and enhancing automation and digitized production, to ensure that international environment-friendly standards are met. Will Sandman recommended that the Vietnamese packaging industry continue investing in R&D, quality control, and automation, while strengthening sustainable development initiatives to maintain a leading position in the global market.

Wang Jianjun, Chairman of Lap Thinh Packaging Company Limited, Vietnam, shared Trends and Experiences in China's Paper Packaging Development. He pointed out that Vietnam's packaging industry is experiencing rapid growth, similar to China's situation a decade ago but with more advantages. Investments from Chinese enterprises in Vietnam, particularly the introduction of high-end equipment and technologies, are driving the industry to grow towards efficiency and environmental friendliness.

He emphasized that Vietnam's packaging industry will develop towards digital technologies and intelligent manufacturing, while facing a profound impact from environment-friendly policies and green economy. He urged Vietnamese packaging enterprises to learn from China's experiences, strengthen international cooperation, and jointly address industry challenges to achieve win-win development.

Huang Jianhui, Sales Manager of Guangdong SUNYl Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., shared Intelligence Leading, Efficient Production; Liu Zhongliang, Export Manager of Dongteng Machinery Co., Ltd., presented Professional Partners for Paper Mills and Packaging Manufacturers; the sales manager of Nantong Jiabao Machinery Co., Ltd. shared Efficient Waste Management Solution Suitable for the Paper Packaging Industry; the sales manager of JCCORRUGATED MACHINERY CO. LTD. shared New Perspectives on Printing: Corrugated Printing Equipment Overview, etc. They offered in-depth insights and unique analyses on the Vietnamese market and international development trends, and shared experiences and insights on how to improve production efficiency via intelligent technologies in both the Chinese and Vietnamese markets. It is believed that intelligent manufacturing will bring infinite possibilities to the future of the paper packaging industry.

Following the paper packaging forum, the organizer arranged a factory tour for the participants to Lap Thinh Packaging Company Limited, Vietnam

Visit Lap Thinh Packaging Company Limited, Vietnam, with in-depth exchanges

Visiting the local carton factory - Nanfang Paper Industry Co., Ltd.

An appreciation banquet was held at the end of the event, where representatives from WEPACK, SANSIN, VINPAS and VPA delivered speeches to express gratitude to all industry peers for their support and participation.

Representatives from WEPACK attended the VPA dinner banquet

WEPACK representatives cordially invited all industry peers to join WEPACK ASEAN 2024 (November 14-16, 2024, Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre) and WEPACK 2025 (April 8-10, 2025, Shanghai New International Expo Center) to facilitate technical exchange and cooperation, as well as drive innovation and development in the packaging industry