HCM CITY — The International Pet Festival and Expo will take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in HCM City from February 20 to 22 with a wide range of activities for pet lovers and industry professionals.

Organised by Eventure JSC in collaboration with GMEG Korea, InterPetFest 2025 has attracted the participation of more than 200 pet industry exhibitors from Việt Nam, South Korea, China, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, and Europe.

Pet retail stores will set up 50 consumer booths.

The event is expected to attract more than 13,000 pet owners and visitors from pet stores, veterinary clinics and pet spas besides 100 importers from around Indochina.

Pet Sourcing Fair China, a leading global B2B supply chain platform, will participate, offering an opportunity to connect with industry professionals and explore the latest innovations in pet products.

With over 200 brands, InterPetFest 2025 will offer visitors a chance to discover advancements in pet products and services, including pet food, accessories, healthcare, technology, and education and training solutions.

The Vietnam SECC Grand Dog Show will be held, bringing together 80 purebred dogs from Việt Nam and other countries, along with the ISCC Grooming Competition Vietnam with the participation of 120 top groomers, and the Vietnam Small Animal Veterinary Experts Conference with 320 veterinarians attending.

There will be a number of competitions for pet owners during the three-day event, such as the pet fashion show, pet racing and best dog & best cat contest.

The Pet Industry Conference will focus on trends and sustainable development solutions.

Dogathon Vietnam will be a community running event for pet owners with the message: "Dogs are friends, not food."

All proceeds from Dogathon will be donated to animal rescue organisations to support their efforts to rescue and protect animals in need. — VNS