A music performance í held to celebrate the official inauguration of the National Exposition Centre. VNA/VNS Photos

HÀ NỘI The National Exposition Centre (NEC) in Hà Nội’s Đông Anh Commune was officially inaugurated on August 19, reportedly ready to host the National Exhibition of Achievements.

Themed 80 years of the Journey of Independence, Freedom and Happiness, the exhibition scheduled from August 28 to September 5 is to celebrate the 80th anniversary of August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

Spanning over 900,000sq.m, the NEC is positioned to become the largest exhibition complex in Southeast Asia and ranks among the top 10 largest exhibition centers in the world.

The architectural highlight is the Kim Quy Exhibition Hall, a symbolic structure featuring a 56-meter-high steel dome weighing 24,000 tonnes, designed to resemble the legendary Thần Kim Quy (Golden Turtle God) from the heritage-rich land of Cổ Loa. Covering approximately 130,000sq.m, the hall includes nine grand exhibition halls and one central hall, offering an ideal space for thematic exhibitions and large-scale events.

The exhibition ecosystem also includes: a permanent exhibition center (Block A), four outdoor exhibition zones (East, West, South, and North), and the VinPalace Cổ Loa International Convention Center, with a total area of 16,800sq.m.

"The National Exposition Centre is a key project of significant socio-economic importance. Located at the gateway to the capital city, it is the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia and was completed in just under 10 months of construction. Following its inauguration, the center will serve as the focal point for the National Exhibition of Achievements and a series of large-scale cultural and artistic events celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2,” said Mr. Nguyễn Việt Quang, Vice Chairman and CEO of Vingroup.

The Vienam National Exposition Centre is officially inaugurated on September 19.

According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the National Exhibition of Achievements marking the 80th anniversary of National Day will be divided into multiple thematic zones.

The overview exhibition zone at the Kim Quy Exhibition Hall, themed “Việt Nam – Journey to a New Era”, features the space “Vietnam – Land – People” curated by the ministry. It showcases the country’s cultural and artistic achievements, celebrating the beauty of Vietnam’s nature, heritage, and people.

The space “95 Years of the Party Flag Lighting the Way” is organised by Nhân Dân (The People) newspaper.

The space “Building for Development”, jointly presented by Nhân Dân newspaper and various government ministries and agencies, highlights the achievements of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and the National Assembly.

The space “Prosperous Localities, Strong Nation” displays the cultural identity, development potential, and renewal-era achievements of 34 provinces and cities.

The space “Economic Locomotives” showcases the accomplishments of leading State-owned enterprises.

The space “Startups for Nation Building” presents the achievements of prominent private enterprises and national brands, reflecting their aspirations to build a prosperous and powerful Việt Nam.

The outdoor exhibition area, themed “Integration and Development”, includes five display zones: For a Green Future, Aspiration for the Sky, and Sword and Shield, curated by the ministries of Construction, Industry and Trade, National Defence, and Public Security.

The “Festival of the Homeland” space features exhibitions, fairs on tourism, culture, cuisine, entertainment zones, and interactive activities for children.

Additionally, the international exhibition zone and the 12 cultural and creative industries are presented under the theme “Integration and Innovation”, divided into two parts.

The “Vietnam and the World” space showcases exhibits from the diplomatic sector and foreign embassies in Việt Nam.

The “Creative for Nation Building” space displays and arranges products and works from the 12 cultural and creative industries, highlighting achievements in each field. VNS