
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha chats with passengers and staff at a check-in counter in Terminal 3 – Photo: VGP/Minh Khoi
Accompanying the Deputy Prime Minister were leaders from the Ministry of Construction, members of the State Council for Inspection of National Construction Works Acceptance, and leaders from the Vietnam Airports Corporation (ACV).
The Deputy Prime Minister thoroughly inspected key operational areas, including check-in, security screening, baggage claim, greeting and farewell areas, lounges, and the flight dispatch center.

Deputy Prime Minister listens to a report on the progress of completing the flooring work in Terminal 3 – Photo: VGP/Minh Khoi
The Deputy Prime Minister highly appreciated the professional trial operation, close supervision, and direct feedback collection from technical staff, service personnel, and passengers experiencing the services.
ACV leaders also reported to the Deputy Prime Minister on the completion of remaining items, such as exterior landscaping, signage, passenger guidance systems, auxiliary information technology items, electrical lighting, fire protection, and connections with external transport infrastructure.

Terminal 3 of Tan Son Nhat International Airport is a key national project in the trial operation and conditional exploitation phase – Photo: VGP/Minh Khoi

ACV units are focusing on reviewing the entire operational and technical systems before official operations – Photo: VGP/Minh Khoi
Additionally, ACV units are thoroughly reviewing operational and technical systems before official operations, addressing water leakage and seepage issues that occurred in some areas of the terminal during heavy rainfall by waterproofing potential risk areas, reinforcing the roof drainage system, inspecting technical connections, and closely monitoring future weather conditions.

Deputy Prime Minister exchanges with technical staff at the check-in counter before its official operation – Photo: VGP/Minh Khoi
According to the report by Deputy Minister of Construction Pham Minh Ha, the State Council for Inspection of National Construction Works Acceptance has been conducting acceptance inspections for each item in accordance with legal regulations, ensuring criteria for load-bearing safety, technical systems, fire protection, escape, and practical operating conditions.
Relevant units are closely coordinating to complete the synchronized acceptance of the entire project as soon as possible.

Deputy Prime Minister listens to ACV representative’s report on the causes and solutions to the water leakage and seepage issues – Photo: VGP/Minh Khoi

Deputy Prime Minister emphasizes the importance of ensuring quality and aesthetics in addressing technical issues in Terminal 3 – Photo: VGP/Minh Khoi
The Deputy Prime Minister requested ACV to urgently complete the remaining items of Terminal 3 and thoroughly address the technical issues that have arisen in a systematic and meticulous manner to ensure a smooth official launch without surprises or risks, preventing minor issues from impacting the reputation of Tan Son Nhat Airport and the nation as a whole.

Terminal 3 is designed with a capacity of 20 million passengers per year and is expected to significantly reduce the burden on Terminal 1, enhancing passenger services at Tan Son Nhat International Airport – Photo: VGP/Minh Khoi
Terminal 3, with a design capacity of 20 million passengers per year, is expected to significantly reduce the burden on Terminal 1 and enhance passenger services at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, the key aviation gateway of Ho Chi Minh City and the Southern economic region.

The Deputy Prime Minister suggested that ACV closely coordinate with design consultants, technicians, and contractors to complete the remaining items, ensuring quality and aesthetics – Photo: VGP/Minh Khoi
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