Tissue World has officially partnered with the Vietnam Pulp and Paper Association (VPPA) – the most influential tissue, pulp and paper association in Vietnam – to introduce its latest global exhibition and conference, taking place in Ho Chi Minh City between 25-26 November 2025.
The collaboration is a significant milestone for the Tissue World global exhibition platform and will create an exclusive opportunity for exhibitors, visitors and conference delegates to network at the two-day event, which is all taking place within the 5* Equatorial Hotel.
“This collaboration provides a valuable opportunity for VPPA members,” Luong Chi Hieu, Chief of Office, VPPA
It will draw in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region’s tissue and towel markets – a large portion of the world’s most competitive, influential and growth-hungry companies.
With a conference theme of The Rise of Asian Tissue: Cultivating Sustainable Growth Across Fast-Moving Markets, the two-day conference will be opened with a welcoming talk by the Vietnam Pulp and Paper Association’s (VPPA) Chairman Mr. Hoang Trung Son.
Additional speakers from companies including Valmet Converting, Andritz Novimpianti (Italy), Solenis, ABB, Euromonitor International, and Tietoevry have also been announced.
This year’s conference topics range from opportunities for VPPA members and colleagues across Vietnam and the Southeast Asian region, how to sustainably manage the capacity and export boom, the decarbonisation of tissue plants, advancing digital solutions, retail tissue trends across APAC, the Great Energy Transition, regenerative energy systems for sustainable and efficient production … plus much more!
Gerry Dunphy, Tissue World Event Director, said: “Our partnership with the VPPA marks a significant milestone as their extensive network and deep market understanding will ensure that Tissue World Ho Chi Minh City delivers exceptional value to all participants while strengthening industry relationships throughout the region.
“We chose Ho Chi Minh City because it is one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic and future-focused business hubs, offering unmatched potential for market expansion and cross-border partnerships.”
Luong Chi Hieu, VPPA Chief of Office, said: “We are delighted to partner with Tissue World for the upcoming event in Ho Chi Minh City.
“This collaboration provides a valuable opportunity for VPPA members and the Vietnamese paper industry to connect with international partners, exchange experiences, and explore new opportunities to promote sustainable growth.”
The two-day event will draw in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region’s tissue and towel markets
Exhibit and showcase your business
The bi-annual Tissue World Ho Chi Minh City event is the latest piece of the Tissue World map.
Limited spaces remain available to exhibit. With the support and endorsement of the VPPA, your business has the opportunity to connect directly with Vietnam’s most influential industry leaders and key decision-makers.
The collaboration with the VPPA is a significant milestone for Tissue World’s global exhibition platform
VPPA playing crucial role in industry development
As Vietnam’s most influential pulp and paper association, VPPA represents and advocates for the interests of the country’s paper industry. The association plays a crucial role in industry development, policy formation, and international cooperation, supporting sustainable growth across Vietnam’s paper manufacturing sector.
Tissue World
Since 1993, Tissue World has been the leading global exhibition and conference platform, and Tissue World Magazine the leading independent trade magazine serving the tissue and towel industry worldwide. As the world’s largest dedicated tissue industry trade show representing the whole supply chain, it unites manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and industry professionals to network, learn, and conduct essential face-to-face business.
Source: Tissue World
