A Major Exhibition and Convention Venue in Southern Ho Chi Minh City
SECC stands for the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, located at 799 Nguyen Van Linh Street in southern Ho Chi Minh City. The venue was purpose-built for large-scale trade fairs and exhibitions, making it very different from smaller meetings or conferences typically hosted inside hotels.
Located in southern Ho Chi Minh City and designed for large-scale commercial events.
A dedicated venue for industry exhibitions, business networking and product showcases.
At times, several exhibition halls may operate simultaneously for different industries.
Vietbeauty 2026 Illustrates the Scale of Major Events at SECC
Vietbeauty 2026 took place from 23 to 25 July 2026 at SECC, with opening hours from 9:00 to 17:00 each day. The business-to-business beauty exhibition brought together more than 750 companies and around 3,500 brands from 25 countries.
Vietbeauty was held alongside Cosmobeauté Vietnam and Beautycare Plus, allowing visitors to explore aesthetic technology, cosmetic ingredients and personal-care products within the same business trip.
SECC hosts exhibitions across many industries throughout the year. For frequent business travellers to Ho Chi Minh City, it is worth checking the venue’s event calendar before each trip rather than following only one specific fair.
SECC Serves More Than One Industry
The SECC calendar spans a wide range of sectors. As a result, accommodation demand and traffic in the surrounding area can increase significantly at different times of the year.
Trade fairs covering equipment, manufacturing, technology and business solutions.
Events connecting brands, distributors, buyers and manufacturers.
Exhibitions focused on products, materials, design and construction-related solutions.
How Much Travel Time Should You Allow from Central Ho Chi Minh City?
SECC is located in the southern part of the city, while many hotels, business meetings and evening appointments are concentrated in central districts. Travel time should therefore be built into your schedule, particularly during peak traffic periods.
By car, taxi or ride-hailing service under normal traffic conditions.
Between roughly 17:00 and 19:00, traffic can add significant time, especially if you have a flight, meeting or dinner afterwards.
If you have a city-centre meeting and exhibition commitments on the same day, leave enough time between them rather than assuming the transfer will always be quick.
Staying Closer to the Exhibition Venue Can Save Time Every Day
If your schedule revolves around SECC for several days, staying in southern Ho Chi Minh City is often more practical than commuting from the city centre every morning and evening. A shorter transfer is especially useful for exhibitors, buyers, speakers or visitors who need to arrive before opening hours.
About 10 Minutes from SECC
CityHouse NEST Bellita is located in Kieu Dam residential area in District 7, with convenient access to both SECC and Phu My Hung in around 10 minutes under normal traffic conditions. Apartments include a private kitchen, washing machine, work area and large windows, making Bellita suitable for both short business trips and longer stays.
Explore CityHouse NEST BellitaIf most of your schedule is at the exhibition venue, staying nearby can reduce repeated travel each day. If your trip also includes many meetings, dinners or leisure plans in central districts, choose based on where you expect to spend most of your time.
What to Prepare Before an Exhibition Week
5 Things Worth Checking
Room demand around the area can increase during major exhibition weeks.
Reliable internet matters when you still need to handle email, documents or online meetings after the exhibition closes.
A proper desk can make a noticeable difference when preparing for meetings or follow-up work in the evening.
Especially if your schedule includes both SECC and central Ho Chi Minh City on the same day.
Distance to your main venue is often more important than staying in a familiar district.
Quick Information About Exhibitions at SECC Ho Chi Minh City
SECC is located at 799 Nguyen Van Linh Street in southern Ho Chi Minh City.
Usually around 25–35 minutes by car or ride-hailing service under normal traffic conditions, though peak-hour travel can take longer.
If your schedule is heavily focused on the exhibition, staying near SECC is usually more convenient. If your trip includes many activities in the central districts, choose based on where you will spend most of your time.
No. SECC hosts trade fairs and exhibitions across many sectors throughout the year, including manufacturing, technology, food, interiors and building materials.
Bellita is about a 10-minute drive from SECC under normal traffic conditions.
Spend Less Time in Traffic and More Time Focused on the Exhibition
For business trips built around SECC, a convenient place to stay can make each working day feel much easier.
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