Almost 800 businesses from 22 countries and territories from around the world will take part in the International Exhibition of Construction, Building Materials, Housing and Interior Décor (Vietbuild) being held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 16-20.

The Vietnam Real Estate Association and the AFC International Exhibition Fair Corporation, the event organisers, said on September 10.

Domestic and international businesses will showcase real estate projects and services, environmentally-friendly construction materials and interior and exterior decoration to meet the country’s growing demands.

Seminars on developing housing projects, introducing new energy-saving products and technologies used in construction will also take place.

A gold cup for the best construction trademark, one for quality products and a top prize for office and housing design will also be presented