“Surpassing Heat, Conquering Rain, Unfazed by Storms: Vingroup’s Resilience in Building One of the World’s Top 10 Largest Exhibition Centers”

Reducing Construction Time from 2 Years to 10 Months for the World’s Leading Exhibition Center

In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that, amidst the festive and heroic atmosphere of the historic autumn days, the entire country is jubilantly celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Traditional Day of the Vietnamese People’s Public Security Forces, the August Revolution’s success, and National Day on September 2nd. The inauguration of the exhibition titled “80 Years of Independence, Freedom, and Happiness Journey” was solemnly held at the National Exhibition Center, a unique architectural masterpiece with an open space, synchronized infrastructure, and advanced technology.

The Prime Minister recalled that exactly one year ago, on August 30, 2024, the National Exhibition and Fair Center was officially inaugurated in Dong Anh district.

Throughout the project’s implementation, it received great attention and guidance from Comrade General Secretary To Lam, the Government, the Prime Minister, relevant ministries and sectors, and Hanoi city. Vingroup demonstrated high determination, great efforts, and resolute actions, closely monitoring the construction site and working with the spirit of “overcoming the sun, winning against the rain, and not losing to storms,” “only discussing how to do it, not discussing how to retreat,” “working day and night, even on holidays,” “working continuously 24/7,” “3 shifts, 4 teams,” and “working through holidays, festivals, and Tet holidays.” With united efforts, they overcame all difficulties and focused on the construction with a “daring and rapid” spirit, involving more than 1,000 engineers and workers on the site.

As a result, the construction time was reduced from 2 years (as initially planned) to 10 months (from the inauguration on August 30, 2024, to June 27, 2025), fulfilling all the requirements set by the Prime Minister and complying with legal regulations.

“The construction of the National Exhibition and Fair Center, a modern and spacious venue, contributes to realizing the Conclusion of the Politburo on Hanoi Capital Planning, promoting its development towards a ‘Cultural, Civilized, and Modern’ city with a smart urban model, an innovative city, bright, green, clean, and beautiful,” the Prime Minister stated.

The project’s scale covers an area of 90 hectares, with the National Exhibition and Fair Center boasting over 304,000 square meters of indoor space, 200,000 square meters of outdoor space, 3 international-standard conference halls accommodating 5,000 people, along with high-class and modern technical infrastructure and services. In terms of scale and total investment, it ranks among the top 10 largest national and international exhibition and fair centers in the world.

One notable feature of the National Exhibition and Fair Center is its steel dome roof, one of the largest in the world, standing at a height of 56 meters with a diameter of 360 meters and a weight of 24,000 tons. Vietnam independently produced, designed, and constructed this dome, modeled after a turtle shell. The project transformed a deserted riverside area into an attractive destination, ready to host significant political, economic, cultural, and artistic events of the nation, region, and world; it is also a gathering place for patriotic spirit and national pride of Vietnam.

The Largest-Scale Exhibition Ever

According to the Prime Minister, the exhibition “80 Years of Independence, Freedom, and Happiness Journey” is a special highlight, not only honoring the glorious historical journey but also spreading patriotism, national pride, and the aspiration to rise and affirm Vietnam’s potential and position on the path of renewal, integration, and sustainable development.

To prepare for this exceptionally important event, the Prime Minister decided to establish the Steering Committee for the exhibition “80 Years of Independence, Freedom, and Happiness Journey,” organizing 3 meetings of the Government’s Standing Committee and 5 meetings of the Steering Committee. Numerous conclusions and communications were issued to guide the involvement of ministries, sectors, and localities, contributing to the successful organization of the exhibition to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Traditional Day of the People’s Public Security Forces, the success of the August Revolution, and National Day on September 2nd.

The exhibition is held on the largest scale ever, with the participation of 28 central ministries and agencies, 34 localities, and more than 110 businesses and large economic groups, featuring over 230 booths covering the entire area of the Exhibition Center.

The exhibition includes diverse and engaging thematic areas, showcasing historical milestones and core values, along with the great achievements in the heroic history of national construction and defense of the Vietnamese people. It introduces the accomplishments of nearly 180 industries in various fields (industry, agriculture, trade, investment, culture, science and technology, education, healthcare, environment, traditional craft villages, OCOP products, unique regional specialties, national defense, security, foreign affairs, etc.).

Notably, the exhibition features a central area themed “95 Years of the Party’s Flag Leading the Way,” providing an overview of significant events, glorious milestones, and successes under the leadership of the Party.

Additionally, the exhibition includes spaces dedicated to “Vietnam – Country and People,” showcasing cultural and artistic achievements and honoring the beauty of Vietnam’s nature, people, and culture; “Economic Locomotive,” highlighting the accomplishments of state-owned corporations and groups; “Entrepreneurial Nation-Building,” presenting the achievements of representative private enterprises; “Aspiring for the Skies,” focusing on the aerospace sector; and “Sword and Shield,” displaying the achievements of the heroic Vietnam People’s Army and Public Security Forces, featuring modern weapons, equipment, and technical means mainly designed, manufactured, and improved by Vietnam.

Notably, the Exhibition Center dedicates an entire building named “Culture Lights the Way for the Nation” to showcase the unique cultural and artistic characteristics of Vietnam’s regions and ethnicities.

Summarizing the process of constructing the Exhibition Center and preparing for today’s exhibition, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh used 36 words: “Decisive Leadership and Direction – Daring and Rapid Construction – Effective Public-Private Cooperation – Distinctive Architecture and Landscape – Modern Technology and Management – Large Scale and High Quality.”

“All these elements create a comprehensive and unique space, a panoramic picture of the entire process of national liberation struggle, national unity, labor, study, production, and persistent creativity of our people under the leadership of the glorious Communist Party of Vietnam and beloved President Ho Chi Minh,” the Prime Minister emphasized.

A Living Testimony to the Vietnamese People’s Remarkable Creativity

Prime Minister Chinh emphasized that the exhibition “80 Years of Independence, Freedom, and Happiness Journey” profoundly reflects and crystallizes the contributions and dedication of the entire Party, people, and army throughout the glorious and heroic 80-year history of the Vietnamese revolution. It also witnessed the proactive, active, and creative participation of Party Central Committees, National Assembly agencies, ministries, sectors, localities, and business communities in its organization and implementation.

The exhibition serves as a “living school,” harmoniously blending tradition and modernity, making history more accessible and relatable, helping today’s generations understand their roots and the tremendous sacrifices and achievements of their forefathers. It further fuels the motivation, inspires, and nurtures the aspiration to propel the nation towards a new era of prosperity, civilization, and sustainability, standing shoulder to shoulder with powerful nations.

On behalf of the Party and state leaders, the Prime Minister acknowledged, appreciated, and commended the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Vingroup, and relevant agencies, units, localities, and businesses for their positive and effective contributions to the completion of the project and the organization of the exhibition. Thanks to their efforts, the people can better recognize the glorious and proud historical traditions and enjoy cultural achievements as a spiritual festival of the nation.

The Prime Minister emphasized that this exhibition not only showcases the achievements but also serves as a living testament to the immense potential of the cultural and entertainment industries and the remarkable creativity of the Vietnamese people. It effectively combines political, economic, traditional cultural, and historical content with modern and appealing expressions, affirming Vietnamese cultural values and the commercial potential of creative products. This contributes to the country’s rapid and sustainable development.

The Prime Minister requested that the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism coordinate with ministries, sectors, localities, and businesses to meticulously prepare and organize various exhibition activities, art programs, conferences, exchanges, and forums. These endeavors will enable the people and international friends to experience, feel, and take pride in the nation’s achievements and enjoy the National Exhibition Center as a new symbol of the capital and the country.