Prime Minister encourages officers and workers of the construction units of the National Convention and Exhibition Center project, October 25, 2024. Photo: VGP
This mega-project is the National Convention and Exhibition Center in Dong Anh District, Hanoi.
Recently, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed Official Dispatch No. 57/CD-TTg dated May 5, 2025 on the preparation for the organization of the groundbreaking and inauguration ceremonies of large-scale projects and the preparation for the exhibition of socio-economic achievements to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025).
Official Dispatch No. 57 clearly states that, following the positive results of the simultaneous groundbreaking and inauguration of 80 projects and programs in the three regions of the country on April 19, 2025, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country (April 30, 2025), the Government plans to continue organizing the simultaneous online groundbreaking and inauguration of large-scale projects and programs nationwide (including direct and online connections to all projects and programs). The expected time is August 19, 2025.
To ensure thorough and quality preparation for this important event, the Prime Minister requested that ministries, sectors, and localities concentrate their maximum resources on completing investment procedures for the projects that have been assigned and accelerating the construction progress of ongoing projects, aiming for the inauguration and operation of large-scale projects and key works.
The goal is for each unit to have a minimum of two projects that are ready for groundbreaking or inauguration, creating a practical impression to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the National Day.
The Ministry of Construction is assigned to take the lead in developing the overall script for the nationwide groundbreaking and inauguration ceremony, while coordinating with the Government Office, ministries, sectors, localities, Vietnam Television, Viettel Corporation, VNPT, and others to organize online connections between the sites, ensuring solemnity, economy, and timely and quality implementation.
The Vietnam Military Telecommunications and Post Corporation and Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Corporation are assigned to take the lead and coordinate with the Ministry of Construction, Vietnam Television, ministries, sectors, localities, and agencies (with projects to be inaugurated or started) to proactively prepare the necessary physical and technical conditions for online connections and electricity and water infrastructure.
Along with the inauguration activities, the Head of the Government also requested that ministries, sectors, and localities urgently develop a plan to display socio-economic development achievements at the Exhibition celebrating the 80th anniversary of the National Day, organized at the National Convention and Exhibition Center in Dong Anh District, Hanoi.
Exhibition of socio-economic achievements on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the National Day, organized at the National Convention and Exhibition Center. Photo: VGP
The Prime Minister directed specialized agencies to select data, images, artifacts, and information that truthfully and vividly reflect the outstanding socio-economic development achievements of their sectors, fields, and localities over the past 80 years, especially the results achieved during the 2021-2025 term, and submit them to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism before June 20, 2025.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism is assigned to take the lead in developing the overall proposal, synthesizing the exhibition plans of the localities, and submitting them to the Prime Minister before June 30, 2025. The Prime Minister assigned Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh to directly direct the preparation and organization of this event at the National Convention and Exhibition Center.
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The National Convention and Exhibition Center is taking shape and is being constructed urgently. Photo: TP
The National Convention and Exhibition Center, where the Exhibition celebrating the 80th anniversary of the National Day will take place, is a project invested by the Vietnam Convention and Exhibition Center Joint Stock Company (VEF) (a company in which Vingroup Group holds 80% of the shares). The project is located in Dong Hoi and Xuan Canh communes, Dong Anh District, replacing the old exhibition center in Giang Vo.
Started on August 30, 2024, the National Convention and Exhibition Center is considered a key project of Hanoi. With a total scale of up to 90 hectares, the project is among the Top 10 largest exhibition centers in the world.
The National Convention and Exhibition Center includes an indoor exhibition venue in the image of the Kim Quy God, with 9 sub-areas totaling more than 130,000 square meters, 4 outdoor exhibition parks (with a total scale of up to 20.6 hectares), two small indoor exhibition houses, and diverse auxiliary works…
Once completed, the National Convention and Exhibition Center will be a destination for global commercial events and exhibitions. Photo: 3D project perspective
The National Convention and Exhibition Center is located at the northeastern gateway of Hanoi, just 15 minutes from Noi Bai International Airport and 5 minutes from Hoan Kiem and Tay Ho districts via the planned Tu Lien Bridge. Upon completion and operation, the National Convention and Exhibition Center will be a new development symbol. At the same time, the center is expected to be an important bridge for global businesses and nations to enhance encounters and expand trade opportunities, contributing to elevating Vietnam’s position.
With rapid construction, the National Convention and Exhibition Center is currently in the final stage and is expected to complete in July 2025, celebrating the 80th anniversary of the National Day.
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“During his meeting with the US Congress’s USCC delegation on the morning of May 7th, the Prime Minister affirmed that Vietnam is ready to negotiate with the US for the benefit of the people and businesses of both nations, striving for balanced and sustainable trade.”
