MTE HANOI 2026 - GLOBAL TRENDS IMPACTING VIETNAM HOSPITALITY AND REAL ESTATE

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global challenges and uncertainty are clouding markets worldwide, yet Vietnam's hospitality sector has been one of the strongest performers globally, supported by strong interest from both international visitors and investors. How can it be extended to other parts of the market, such as residential and commercial real estate?

Emerging models such as Branded Residences, Wellness Hospitality and Longevity Living, initially driven by the hospitality sector, alongside the growing influence of AI and sustainability, are now reshaping business strategies across the wider real estate industry.

Many of these trends will be discussed in Hanoi on the Meet The Experts stage (MTE) - Vietnam's largest real estate and hospitality conference - bringing together leading local and international experts.

Inquire to attend: https://tinyurl.com/MTE-Hanoi-2026-Registration

Key topics at MTE Hanoi 2026 include:

• The outlook for Vietnam's and the global hospitality sectors amid shifting market dynamics
• Macroeconomic trends and the forces shaping the future
• Wellness real estate and Longevity design
• Fireside chat: Emerging business models shaping the real estate and hospitality sectors
• Branded Residences and Wellness Living: Redefining the value of premium living
• Smart building renovation strategies for Vietnam's mixed-use developments: wellness, technology & asset value
• New infrastructure and its impact on key real estate areas
• Residential sales trends: What is selling & what is not?
• Panel discussion on Vietnam's residential industry: From affordable housing to branded residences

Under the theme "Dancing On The Global Stage," MTE Hanoi 2026 will feature a series of conversations addressing the strategic issues shaping the future of Vietnam's and the region's real estate and hospitality sectors. The program is designed to provide practical perspectives from businesses actively investing in, developing and operating assets, enabling attendees to gain a deeper understanding of emerging growth drivers and opportunities in the market's next development cycle.

Through keynote presentations, one-on-one dialogues and panel discussions, the conference will explore major themes including global and regional hotel market updates; macroeconomic trends and the forces shaping the market's future; infrastructure development and the shifting landscape of real estate hotspots; and the rapid emergence of Affordable Condotel and Branded Residences, All-Inclusive Resorts and multi-experiential entertainment complexes. The program will also offer deeper insights into the outlook for the hospitality sector, residential real estate trends and the segments currently driving market growth, strategies for enhancing asset value across mixed-use developments, and global trends reshaping the real estate and hospitality landscape.

MTE Hanoi 2026, brought you by WeHub, is set to bring together leading industry executives and experts from Savills Hotels, STR CoStar, SSI Securities Corporation, PropertyGuru Vietnam, Tanzanite International, Masterise Group, Sun Group, T&T Hospitality, Kusto Home, MIK Group, Accor Hotels Group, The Ascott Limited, Meliá International, Hotel101 Global and Fusion Hotel Group, alongside representatives from leading real estate developers, hotel operators, consultants, design firms and other industry organizations.

Drawing on their direct experience in project development, asset management, business expansion and strategy execution across Vietnam and the region, speakers will share practical lessons, strategic perspectives and market insights, while creating valuable opportunities for B2B connections and business engagement across the industry.

Beyond the conference program, MTE Hanoi 2026 will offer an integrated experience ecosystem throughout the event, featuring dedicated spaces and activities including an Exclusive Exhibition, the VIP Developers Lounge, HoSkar Night networking session, curated F&B experiences and a range of interactive activities.

Each space is designed to offer attendees a distinct experience - from discovering the latest solutions and products and exchanging industry insights, to expanding professional networks, connecting with potential partners and unlocking new business and investment opportunities across the sector.

MTE Hanoi 2026 is organized by WeHub, co-hosted by GROHE and Savills Hotels, with the support of An Cuong, alongside Häfele, The Ascott Limited, Meliá Hotels International, BOSCH, GAGGENAU, SWECO, Aedas, INAX, YUER Skylight, GB Group, HSBC, Legrand, Salto, Accor Hotels Group, Club Med, BWT, Hotel101 Global, Fusion Hotel Group, QUO, D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions, Technogym, BLUM, SEN DECOR, VTHM, Neolith, Delivering Asia, TrustYou, Radisson Hotel Group, Kabros, ARCA, HKS, Visit APAC and MIZUMI.AI, Archetype Group, Batdongsan.com.vn, Grant Thornton, Monsieur Luxe, The Warehouse.

The event is further supported by leading media partners, including PR Newswire, Vietnam Investment Review (VIR), Robb Report, WOWWEEKEND, Travel Daily Media (TDM), VnEconomy và Baodautu.vn.

WeHub is an industry platform focused on connecting leaders and driving meaningful conversations across the real estate and hospitality sectors through events including the MTE conference series, HoSkar Night, and The Summits Series.

PR Newswire is the Official Media Partner of MTE Hanoi 2026.

For more information and partnership opportunities: Ms. Lisa - host@wehubyou.com

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MTE HANOI 2026 - GLOBAL TRENDS IMPACTING VIETNAM HOSPITALITY AND REAL ESTATE

• New 3 GW power generation engine production facility to be built in Ulsan, targeting full-scale operations in 2028
• Dedicated manufacturing facility for key SMR equipment to be established; global SMR market projected to grow to 150 GW by 2050
• "We will secure core competitiveness in power generation engines and SMRs to lead the global AI infrastructure market"

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HD Hyundai Heavy Industries disclosed on the 10th that it will invest a total of KRW 1.0722 trillion to build a new power generation engine production facility and a dedicated manufacturing facility for small modular reactors (SMRs).

The investment is aimed at strengthening the company's future competitiveness in land-based power generation engines and SMRs.

First, the company will invest KRW 833.6 billion to build a new 3-gigawatt (GW) production facility for its HiMSEN engines in Onsan-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan.

The new production complex will span approximately 215,000 square meters and include an engine assembly and testing facility, a crankshaft machining facility, and an engine block casting facility. Construction is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of next year, with completion targeted for May 2028 and full-scale operations to commence thereafter.

The investment is designed to accelerate HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' expansion into the land-based power generation market by leveraging decades of expertise accumulated in marine engines and proactively responding to surging power demand from AI data centers.

Through the expansion, HD Hyundai expects to secure annual production capacity of 4 GW for land-based power generation engines. The company will also improve production efficiency by operating separate production bases for HiMSEN engines.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' main Ulsan facility will focus on HiMSEN engines for marine applications, while the new facility and HD Hyundai Engine in Yeongam, South Jeolla Province, will specialize in HiMSEN engines for land-based power generation.

HD Hyundai expects the increased production efficiency from this dual-base production structure to expand its total HiMSEN engine production capacity for both marine and land-based power generation applications from the current 3 GW to 7.2 GW by 2030.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries will also invest KRW 238.6 billion to establish a dedicated manufacturing facility for key SMR equipment, with SMRs increasingly recognized as a next-generation energy source. The facility will be built on the premises of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' Ulsan shipyard, with completion targeted for the first half of 2029.

SMRs are next-generation nuclear reactors that generate less power than conventional large-scale nuclear plants and use modularized key components. They offer the advantage of providing a stable supply of electricity while helping reduce carbon emissions. Interest in SMRs has been growing rapidly amid the increase in AI data centers, which require large amounts of power around the clock.

According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the global SMR market is projected to grow rapidly to 150 GW by 2050. Meanwhile, only a limited volume of key SMR equipment has so far been secured for manufacturing and supply, indicating significant potential for future growth.

"This investment is aimed at securing core competitiveness in power generation engines and SMRs, which are emerging as new sources of electricity in the AI era," an HD Hyundai Heavy Industries official said. "We will proactively respond to rapidly growing power demand and take the lead in the global AI infrastructure market."

Earlier this year, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries made a full-scale entry into the U.S. data center power infrastructure market by signing power generation equipment supply contracts with Aperion Energy Group and Corban Energy Group in April and August, respectively, valued at KRW 627.1 billion and KRW 956.0 billion.

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HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to Invest KRW 1 Trillion in Future Engine and SMR Businesses