Vingroup simultaneously launched and inaugurated 11 key projects across the country.

These 11 projects include: the Olympic Sports City in Hanoi, highlighted by the Trong Dong Stadium; the Ha Long Green and Cam Ranh mega-urban complexes; social housing in Hung Yen; the Song Tri Ward urban area in Ha Tinh; Vincom Plaza Vinh in Nghe An; Tuan Chau Public Park in Quang Ninh; the Ben Thanh - Can Gio high-speed railway; two wind power plants; and the VinMetal Vung Ang steel plant. These are foundational projects in urban development, infrastructure, green energy, and heavy industry, contributing to strong future growth.

In particular, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Olympic Sports City project by Vingroup in Hanoi was the central event of the live television broadcast of the groundbreaking, inauguration, and technical opening ceremonies of projects and works celebrating the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. The event was honored with the presence of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Hanoi Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc, along with other Party and State leaders, leaders of central ministries and agencies, and leaders of Hanoi city.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh issued the order to commence construction, inaugurate, and open to traffic 234 projects and works to celebrate the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Speaking at the event, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh assessed that the projects and works that were started, inaugurated, and opened for technical traffic today are large-scale projects with complex technical aspects, playing a particularly important role in socio-economic development with outstanding features.

Firstly, it has the largest total investment capital of 3.4 million billion VND.

Secondly, private investment was the largest source of funding, contributing nearly 2.8 trillion VND, accounting for 82%.

Thirdly, there is the largest investment project in the Olympic Sports Urban Area, with a capital of 925,000 billion VND.

"These are crucial foundations for a synchronized and modern infrastructure system, meeting the development requirements of the country in the new era. They are important links contributing to building a peaceful, stable, integrated, prosperous, civilized, thriving, happy Vietnam, steadily advancing towards Socialism," the Prime Minister stated.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Hanoi Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc, along with leaders from central ministries and agencies, local leaders, and Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong - Chairman of Vingroup, pressed the button to officially launch the Olympic Sports Urban Area Project.

The Olympic Sports Urban Area project covers an area of over 9,171 hectares, with a total investment of approximately 925,000 billion VND – marking it as the largest urban area in Vietnam, spanning across 11 communes.

Strategically located at the southern gateway of Hanoi, the Olympic Sports Urban Area sits at the heart of the 3.5 Ring Road, 4 Ring Road, National Highway 1A, the Phap Van - Cau Gie Expressway, and is especially adjacent to Ngoc Hoi Station, opening up a promising direction for the development of a sports urban area combined with modern public transportation.

The project is planned into four zones with the goal of creating a sports city and a service city connected to an international-class sports complex, contributing to enhancing Hanoi's position on the continental and international sports and cultural map, and creating momentum for sustainable development for decades to come.

Perspective view of the 9,171-hectare Olympic Sports City in Hanoi.

At the heart of the sports complex is the national-level Trong Dong Stadium, built on an area of 73.3 hectares with a capacity of up to 135,000 seats. It is designed as a FIFA-standard stadium with the largest capacity and the largest automatically retractable roof in the world.

Besides its record-breaking scale, Trong Dong Stadium is also the most unique stadium on the planet, with design details reflecting Vietnamese culture, heavily featuring Dong Son bronze drum motifs, creating a structure that is both modern and symbolic of Vietnamese spirit.

Notably, the stadium is positioned as a green and smart building, integrating AI with the ability to replace the pitch surface in 6-10 hours; smart seats connected to 5G; real-time security and crowd control; water collection and recycling saving 70% of clean water; heat and UV protection; natural ventilation reducing air conditioning energy and noise… It also features a specially designed VVIP area, meeting the standards for hosting international heads of state at major events.

The Trong Dong Stadium is expected to be completed in August 2028.

In the field of urban development, along with Hanoi, Vingroup and Vinhomes have commenced construction of the Ha Long Green complex urban project in Ha An ward, Quang Ninh province, in Quang Ninh. Located adjacent to Ha Long Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage site – and spanning over 4,100 hectares, Ha Long Green is planned as a “world-connected wonder city on the heritage bay”.

The project is connected both domestically and internationally by the Hanoi - Hai Phong - Ha Long - Van Don - Mong Cai expressway, a network of international airports and seaports, and especially the Hanoi - Quang Ninh high-speed railway line, which is currently being developed by VinSpeed High-Speed Railway Investment and Development Joint Stock Company. The Ha Long Green complex is expected to put its first phases into operation from 2028.

In Quang Ninh, the Ha Long Green complex urban project in Ha An ward; and the Tuan Chau Public Park project in Tuan Chau and Viet Hung wards have commenced construction.

Following the success of the Ha Long Green coastal megacity, the consortium of investors including Vinhomes Joint Stock Company, Cam Ranh Investment Joint Stock Company, and VinES Energy Solutions Joint Stock Company has commenced the Cam Ranh Bay waterfront urban area project.

Spanning over 1,254 hectares, the project is planned to preserve the pristine beauty of one of the world's most beautiful bays, making Cam Ranh an ideal haven for the elite domestic and international community; while also contributing to elevating Khanh Hoa's position in the South Central coastal region.

The Cam Ranh Bay Urban Area project was launched with the presence of Minister of Justice Nguyen Hai Ninh and other central and provincial leaders of Khanh Hoa, aiming to become an ideal residential area for the elite community both domestically and internationally.

The next urban development project to be launched is the Song Tri Ward Urban Area in Ha Tinh province, covering an area of 84.12 hectares. With a comprehensive system of schools, medical centers, parks, commercial areas, and entertainment facilities, the Song Tri Ward Urban Area is one of the largest urban development projects in the locality, contributing to improving the quality of life for residents.

In the social housing segment, Vingroup continues to affirm its pioneering role by commencing the construction of a social housing project in Pho Hien ward, Hung Yen province, covering 31.1 hectares and comprising 25 apartment buildings. Not only does it meet the essential housing needs of workers, but the project also provides a comprehensive and superior "all-in-one" system of amenities including schools, medical facilities, parks, and parking lots. The project is expected to be handed over in 2027.

The social housing project in Pho Hien ward, Hung Yen province, has commenced construction and is expected to be handed over in 2027.

On the same day, in Nghe An, Vincom Plaza Vinh shopping mall officially opened, marking the presence of the 90th Vincom mall nationwide and the most modern shopping mall in the North Central region.

Located on Quang Trung Street, with a total floor area of over 25,000 m2 within the podium of a 37-story, 5-star luxury hotel – a new symbol of the city – Vincom Plaza Vinh is not only a leading shopping, dining, and entertainment destination for locals and tourists, but also creates a fresh cultural experience space, the first of its kind in Nghe An.

Vincom Plaza Vinh shopping center has opened, marking the 90th Vincom store nationwide.

In the infrastructure sector, Vingroup officially commenced the Tuan Chau Public Park project in Tuan Chau and Viet Hung wards, Quang Ninh province. This is a large-scale ecological, cultural, and sports park covering over 626 hectares – the largest in the country.

The park is planned into four themed zones: Festival Park - a theme for family connection; Sports Arena Park - a theme for sports; Discovery Park - a theme for challenging physical activities; and Tranquil Forest Park - a theme for wellness and public forest. Each park's design will optimally utilize the unique features of Ha Long's mountains, forests, and green bay to provide residents and tourists with a rich experience, combining sports activities with family and friends connection, nature exploration, energy rejuvenation, and a balanced lifestyle amidst the modern urban pace.

Expected to open in 2028, Tuan Chau Public Park marks a significant step forward for Vingroup in its strategy of creating green spaces rich in experiences, providing sustainable health and well-being for residents and tourists, and promoting tourism development in Northern Vietnam.

Simultaneously, at the Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio mega-urban area (Ho Chi Minh City), the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ben Thanh - Can Gio railway line project took place. This is the first high-speed railway project in Vietnam. The line will be 54 km long, with a maximum speed of 350 km/h, starting at Ben Thanh and ending at Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio. After becoming operational (expected in Q4/2028), the line will usher in a new era for the national railway infrastructure, promoting the development of trade, tourism, real estate, and especially the marine economy for Ho Chi Minh City and the entire Southeast region.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Ben Thanh – Can Gio Railway Project was attended by the Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, Tran Luu Quang, along with other leaders of Ho Chi Minh City and businesses.

In the green energy sector, VinEnergo Energy Joint Stock Company has launched two large-scale projects: the Eco Wind Ky Anh wind power plant and the Ky Anh wind power plant.

Specifically, the Eco Wind Ky Anh wind power plant has a capacity of 498 MW, with an expected electricity output of 1,322.4 GWh per year. The Ky Anh wind power plant has a capacity of 400 MW, expected to supply approximately 1,053.3 GWh of electricity per year. Both plants have built substations and double-circuit 500 kV transmission lines to connect to the 500 kV Ha Tinh - Vung Ang transmission line, contributing to the national electricity output.

In Ha Tinh, Vingroup simultaneously launched four projects, including the VinMetal steel production plant, the Eco Wind Ky Anh wind power plant, the Ky Anh wind power plant, and the Song Tri ward urban area.

With a combined output of over 2,375 GWh of renewable energy per year and scheduled for commercial operation in Q4 2028, these two wind power plants mark a strategic step in Vietnam's clean energy transition and the realization of its Net Zero target by 2050.

Also in Vung Ang, Vingroup officially launched the VinMetal steel production plant, marking a milestone in the heavy industry sector. With a phase 1 capacity of 5-6 million tons/year, the total capacity across all three phases will reach 20 million tons/year.

VinMetal is envisioned to become a leading high-tech steel complex in the region, producing hot-rolled steel, steel plates, special alloy steels, rail steel, and structural steel that meet international standards – strategic materials for industrial development in Vietnam. The plant strictly adheres to environmental regulations and is developed using the BF-BOF process, integrating large-scale steelmaking technology.

The plant is expected to begin operations in 2027, enabling Vingroup to become self-sufficient in steel supply for its real estate, infrastructure, and industrial production projects within the Vingroup ecosystem, as well as aiming for exports. The plant will also create livelihoods for thousands of people, making Ha Tinh a new metallurgical center of the country.

With the simultaneous implementation and inauguration of 11 projects, Vingroup not only creates momentum for growth, contributes to changing the urban landscape and accelerates the industrialization and modernization process of the country, affirming the spirit of service and the vision of innovation of the private enterprise sector; but also contributes to the Government's realization of the goal of bringing Vietnam into the group of the world's top 30 economies by 2030.

Ngoc Linh

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