National Exhibition and Fair Center - Symbol of development aspirations in the new era

(Dan Tri) - Shortening construction time by 60% compared to the expected time, the National Exhibition and Fair Center (VEC) was inaugurated on August 19. The project is expected to be a factor contributing to the development of national infrastructure, promoting economic breakthrough.

The lightning-fast journey to create new projects for the Capital

As the largest exhibition center in Southeast Asia, Top 10 in the world , VEC was completed in less than 10 months - a record for large-scale exhibition complexes.

VEC is among 250 projects and constructions simultaneously inaugurated and started on August 19 (Photo: Vingroup ).

The heart of the VEC complex is the Kim Quy Exhibition Hall - a circular exhibition hall with an area of ​​about 130,000 m2, a 56m high dome, using up to 24,000 tons of steel. In addition, VEC also owns 4 outdoor exhibition areas with a total area of ​​200,000 m2, a permanent exhibition center, the VinPalace high-end conference center with a capacity of 5,000 people - the largest in Vietnam, along with auxiliary areas, an 18-hectare parking lot...

For the first time, Vietnam has a building with enough space to simultaneously host many large exhibitions, super music festivals, international events... with hundreds of thousands of visitors.

Following the entire process of VEC's completion, many experts highly appreciated the professional implementation capacity and effective project management ability of Vietnamese enterprises.

“I was very surprised. With such a scale, completing it in 10 months is unprecedented in Vietnam - especially in the context of many difficulties for businesses in recent years. But Vingroup not only did it, but also exceeded expectations,” said economic expert Pham Chi Lan.

Sharing the same view, Dr. Vo Tri Thanh, Director of the Institute for Brand Strategy and Competition Research, assessed that the project is both contemporary and can connect the world while still bearing the mark of the country's history and national culture.

“Only with the determination and creativity of the enterprise can the project reach the finish line earlier than the target while still ensuring strict standards,” emphasized Dr. Vo Tri Thanh.

The boost to take off Vietnam's economy in the new era

As soon as it was completed, VEC demonstrated the economic and social impact of an international-scale project, a milestone in activating the Expo economy in Vietnam.

The first successful test was the two big music festivals V-Concert and V-Fest (August 9 and 10) with more than 50,000 spectators. Up to now, a series of events celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Day have also chosen VEC as the venue, including the international music festival 8Wonder 2025 - Moments of Wonder (August 23), the "That's My Vietnam" race (August 24).

Immediately after reaching the finish line, VEC became the new capital of Vietnam's entertainment industry (Photo: Organizing Committee).

The exhibition “80 years of Independence - Freedom - Happiness journey” will last for 9 days from August 28 to September 5, promising to become a national festival gathering millions of people nationwide and international friends to visit and enjoy. Hundreds of booths from ministries, sectors, localities and enterprises will fully recreate the picture of Vietnam's economic, political, cultural and international integration achievements over the past 8 decades.

“This is also an opportunity for us to demonstrate our national brand in organizing international events, attracting friends from all over the world,” Ms. Dang Huong Giang, Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism, hopes.

In fact, countries with the world's leading exhibition centers have benefited greatly from the Expo economy. Shanghai Expo 2010 (China) attracted up to 73 million visitors/6 months, bringing in revenue of 1-2 million USD/month; Dubai Expo 2020 (UAE) welcomed 24 million visitors/6 months, revenue of 2-3 million USD/month; Expo Milan 2015 (Netherlands) attracted 22.5 million visitors/6 months, revenue of 81.5 million USD/month...

VEC has all the advantages to continue writing miracles in terms of customer volume and revenue at Vinhomes Global Gate. First of all, it is a prime location, located on Truong Sa Avenue, a strategic gateway connecting Noi Bai Airport - Gia Binh Airport (Bac Ninh) - Tu Lien Bridge. Thanks to that, VEC will welcome a full flow of customers, expected to reach 60 million people/year. That is not to mention the more than 40,000 residents of Vinhomes Global Gate.

VEC is one of Vietnam's outstanding projects in the era of development (Photo: Vingroup).

Dr. Le Xuan Nghia, former Vice Chairman of the National Financial Supervisory Commission, assessed that VEC will be the core to turn the Northeast gateway area into a new dynamic CBD, the most vibrant commercial core of the future Capital. This area can form a mixed market. At that time, leading enterprises, banks, and large financial institutions will also want to flock here, forming a sustainable commercial center.

“Vingroup has affirmed its outstanding capacity and vision when creating a project that bears the mark of the times, demonstrating Vietnam’s development aspirations on the global integration map. Not only is it a national-scale project, VEC is also a strategic boost, contributing to creating momentum for Vietnam’s economy to make a strong breakthrough in the new era,” the expert emphasized.

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