HANOI, Vietnam, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2nd CMES Vietnam International Machine Tool Exhibition will be held from August 26 to 28, 2026 at the Vietnam Exhibition and Convention Center (VEC) in Hanoi. As a core pillar of the co‑located "2026 Vietnam Super Industrial Linkage Expo", the exhibition is dedicated to bridging the local manufacturing ecosystem, capitalizing on first‑half market gains and directly targeting the peak procurement season in the second half. Professional visitor pre‑registration is now fully open.
Exhibition Scale doubled, Creating a Complete Showcase Loop
This year's exhibition has been expanded in scale, with a total exhibition area of 30,000 square meters. The event encompasses four specialized shows: in addition to CMES Vietnam International Machine Tool Exhibition, it also includes CMES Vietnam International Automation and Robotics Exhibition, CMES Vietnam International Plastics and Rubber Exhibition, and CMES Vietnam International Electronic Components, Materials and Production Equipment Exhibition.
The machine tool section covers five major categories—metal cutting, forming, grinding and measuring tools, industrial automation, and accessories—creating a complete display loop spanning from core processing equipment and production line automation to application scenarios, featuring a large scale and a full range of product categories.
Spotlight on Local High-Demand Applications，Direct from Source Factories at Factory Prices
The exhibition focuses on high‑frequency local demand across 3C electronics (precision parts for smartphones/laptops), automotive and motorcycle components (engine blocks, brake discs, etc.), mold manufacturing, and general machining (shafts, valve bodies, etc.), delivering high‑precision, high‑efficiency batch production solutions. It brings together global machine tool source factories for direct price negotiations, with over 300 company leaders expected on‑site. The concurrent "Vietnam Machine Tool Agents Cooperation Conference," organized in partnership with the Vietnam Mechanical, Electronics, and Automation Associations, will target over 100 local agents and distributors for participation.
About CMES Vietnam International Machine Tool Exhibition
Mr. Tang Nan, General Manager of CMES, commented: "With determination and action, CMES Vietnam is fully committed to building a renowned local machine tool show and an efficient matching platform for global manufacturers in the sector." The exhibition will take place on August 26–28, 2026, at VEC Hanoi. We sincerely invite all stakeholders to visit and explore fresh prospects in Vietnam's manufacturing industry.
For more exhibition information and visitor pre‑registration, please visit the official link: https://cmesvietnam.expocme.cn/en/regVisitor?src=zimeiti&uis=PR
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2026 CMES Vietnam International Machine Tool Exhibition Opens in Hanoi This August with Doubled Scale, Pre-Registration Now Live
- PROCOMER carried out an investment promotion mission in both Asian markets to position Costa Rica as a strategic platform for regional operations.
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its strategy to diversify the sources of foreign direct investment (FDI) flowing into the country, the Trade and Investment Promotion Agency of Costa Rica (PROCOMER) conducted an investment promotion mission to South Korea and Japan aimed at strengthening relationships with companies already operating in Costa Rica while positioning the country as a strategic platform for regional business expansion.
The mission included meetings with multinational companies, investors, and business organizations, as well as the Costa Rica Investment Day Seoul 2026 and Costa Rica Investment Day Tokyo 2026 events, which brought together more than 75 business and institutional representatives from both markets. The visit took place at a time when Asian companies are accelerating the diversification of their supply chains and evaluating new locations to strengthen their international operations. Against this backdrop, Costa Rica continues to reinforce its positioning as a competitive investment destination, supported by key advantages including a highly skilled and growing talent pool, political and economic stability, sustainability, legal certainty, and preferential access to major international markets.
"Asia represents a strategic opportunity to diversify the origins of foreign direct investment in Costa Rica. South Korea and Japan are home to globally recognized companies in manufacturing, technology, logistics, and business services, all of which maintain significant international investment capacity. Strengthening our presence in these markets enables us to broaden our pipeline of potential investors, create new opportunities for the country, and continue positioning Costa Rica as a trusted partner for high value-added investment projects across the region," said Mónica Umaña, FDI Attraction Manager at the Trade and Investment Promotion Agency of Costa Rica (PROCOMER).
The mission—joined by Costa Rica's Ambassador to South Korea, Jorge Valerio, and Costa Rica's Ambassador to Japan, Sussi Jiménez—provided an opportunity for PROCOMER to present Costa Rica's value proposition to South Korean and Japanese companies evaluating expansion opportunities across the Americas. The agency also promoted investment opportunities in sectors including light and advanced manufacturing, packaging, construction materials, plastics, chemicals, logistics, distribution, international trade, retail, digital technologies, corporate services, agribusiness, and medical devices. In addition, meetings were held with companies already established in Costa Rica to explore new opportunities for growth and expansion.
Beyond showcasing Costa Rica's competitive advantages, PROCOMER met with prospective investors and the headquarters of companies already operating in the country to gain insights into their expansion plans, strengthen long-term relationships, identify emerging investment trends, gather market intelligence, and establish new strategic contacts to support Costa Rica's FDI attraction strategy. South Korean company SAE and Japanese medical technology company Terumo, both of which have operations in Costa Rica, also shared their experiences investing in the country with other potential investors.
Fourteen companies from South Korea and Japan currently operate in Costa Rica, reflecting the diversity and sophistication of Asian investment in the country. Among the success stories is SAE, which operates three highly automated cotton yarn manufacturing facilities. Hitachi has established a corporate and technology services operation in Costa Rica that provides regional and global support in areas including information technology, business process services, and shared business services, reinforcing the country's position as a leading knowledge-intensive services hub. Meanwhile, Terumo operates a high-tech medical device manufacturing facility producing equipment for cardiovascular procedures as well as blood and cell technologies. The company has recently expanded its Costa Rican operation by adding engineering and research and development (R&D) capabilities, further strengthening the country's role as a strategic hub for the global medical device industry.
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its strategy to diversify the sources of foreign direct investment (FDI) flowing into the country, the Trade and Investment Promotion Agency of Costa Rica (PROCOMER) conducted an investment promotion mission to South Korea and Japan aimed at strengthening relationships with companies already operating in Costa Rica while positioning the country as a strategic platform for regional business expansion.
The mission included meetings with multinational companies, investors, and business organizations, as well as the Costa Rica Investment Day Seoul 2026 and Costa Rica Investment Day Tokyo 2026 events, which brought together more than 75 business and institutional representatives from both markets. The visit took place at a time when Asian companies are accelerating the diversification of their supply chains and evaluating new locations to strengthen their international operations. Against this backdrop, Costa Rica continues to reinforce its positioning as a competitive investment destination, supported by key advantages including a highly skilled and growing talent pool, political and economic stability, sustainability, legal certainty, and preferential access to major international markets.
"Asia represents a strategic opportunity to diversify the origins of foreign direct investment in Costa Rica. South Korea and Japan are home to globally recognized companies in manufacturing, technology, logistics, and business services, all of which maintain significant international investment capacity. Strengthening our presence in these markets enables us to broaden our pipeline of potential investors, create new opportunities for the country, and continue positioning Costa Rica as a trusted partner for high value-added investment projects across the region," said Mónica Umaña, FDI Attraction Manager at the Trade and Investment Promotion Agency of Costa Rica (PROCOMER).
The mission—joined by Costa Rica's Ambassador to South Korea, Jorge Valerio, and Costa Rica's Ambassador to Japan, Sussi Jiménez—provided an opportunity for PROCOMER to present Costa Rica's value proposition to South Korean and Japanese companies evaluating expansion opportunities across the Americas. The agency also promoted investment opportunities in sectors including light and advanced manufacturing, packaging, construction materials, plastics, chemicals, logistics, distribution, international trade, retail, digital technologies, corporate services, agribusiness, and medical devices. In addition, meetings were held with companies already established in Costa Rica to explore new opportunities for growth and expansion.
Beyond showcasing Costa Rica's competitive advantages, PROCOMER met with prospective investors and the headquarters of companies already operating in the country to gain insights into their expansion plans, strengthen long-term relationships, identify emerging investment trends, gather market intelligence, and establish new strategic contacts to support Costa Rica's FDI attraction strategy. South Korean company SAE and Japanese medical technology company Terumo, both of which have operations in Costa Rica, also shared their experiences investing in the country with other potential investors.
Fourteen companies from South Korea and Japan currently operate in Costa Rica, reflecting the diversity and sophistication of Asian investment in the country. Among the success stories is SAE, which operates three highly automated cotton yarn manufacturing facilities. Hitachi has established a corporate and technology services operation in Costa Rica that provides regional and global support in areas including information technology, business process services, and shared business services, reinforcing the country's position as a leading knowledge-intensive services hub. Meanwhile, Terumo operates a high-tech medical device manufacturing facility producing equipment for cardiovascular procedures as well as blood and cell technologies. The company has recently expanded its Costa Rican operation by adding engineering and research and development (R&D) capabilities, further strengthening the country's role as a strategic hub for the global medical device industry.
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Costa Rica Strengthens Engagement with South Korean and Japanese Companies to Attract New Investment
