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After nearly 4 years since the groundbreaking ceremony on January 5, 2021, the Long Thanh International Airport project has made many important strides. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested to complete phase 1 by the end of 2025 and put it into operation from the beginning of 2026, with a commitment to turn Long Thanh into a modern and strategic aviation center of the region. On December 3, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the Central Working Group continued to inspect Long Thanh Airport. This is the 5th time and in 2024 will be the 3rd time the Prime Minister has inspected the progress of the airport project. During this inspection, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested to complete the construction of Long Thanh Airport before December 31, 2025 and put it into operation before February 28, 2026. Previously, at the end of November, implementing the direction of the National Assembly, the Government added to the draft resolution of the 8th Session of the 15th National Assembly on adjusting the investment policy of the Long Thanh International Airport project. Accordingly, two important contents related to the Long Thanh International Airport project, which are adjusting the scale and implementation time in phase 1, were mentioned for the National Assembly to decide. Accordingly, in terms of scale, in phase 1, the Long Thanh airport project will also invest in a second runway, instead of only building one runway as previously planned. It is expected that the National Assembly will allow the Government to organize the approval of the feasibility study report to adjust phase 1 of the Long Thanh airport project according to its authority, without having to wait for the National Assembly's approval. At the end of September 2024, when inspecting the construction progress of Long Thanh airport, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the entire team and relevant departments implementing the Long Thanh international airport project to accelerate as much as possible so that this important national project can be completed soon. Accordingly, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that the Long Thanh international airport project is the largest airport project in our country to date, of special importance to the Southeast and the whole country. The Prime Minister commended the units for their efforts but also reminded the parties to try to speed up even more. In addition to the quite positive and satisfactory results achieved, some work is still slow. The Prime Minister requested to review all contracts with foreign partners to ensure synchronization; control the quality of the project; always care about workers at the construction site... In case of any problems, it is necessary to immediately report to the competent authority, the highest direct authority is the Prime Minister - Head of the State Steering Committee for important national projects and works, key to the Transport sector. Regarding the immediate implementation of the second runway, the Prime Minister requested the Ministry of Transport to urgently report on the investment plan. In the most recent inspection of the airport project, the Prime Minister continued to request the rapid implementation of the second runway. At the same time, immediately prepare well for the planning of Long Thanh airport city and be ready for the second phase of investment in the construction of Long Thanh airport. The Prime Minister requested that Long Thanh airport be completed before December 31, 2025 and put into operation before February 28, 2026 as planned. According to the Vietnam Airports Corporation (ACV - Investor of Long Thanh Airport project), the Long Thanh Airport project phase 1 consists of 4 component projects. Up to now, component projects 1, 2 and 3 have achieved and exceeded the schedule, but component project 4 is still behind schedule. Specifically, component project 3 (essential works - invested by ACV) currently has more than 6,000 personnel and 2,700 pieces of equipment working day and night at the construction site. The bid packages are assessed to ensure quality and progress. At component project 2 (works serving air traffic management, invested by Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation - VATM), starting construction at the end of September 2023, the contractor is currently constructing the air traffic control tower and related items. Currently, the air traffic control tower has completed the rough construction, reaching a height of 107.93m/123m and is 2 months ahead of schedule. Up to now, the technical departments are continuing to complete, process, paint the roof steel at the workshop, and install the electromechanical system. This area is the "headquarters" of operations, ensuring flight operations. Component project 1 (headquarters of state management agencies), is where the headquarters of the airport, customs, immigration management department, and local police are built. Currently, this area is being implemented on schedule, only the headquarters of the quarantine agency is being delayed. As for component project 4 (ground service works), including 17 items, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has completed and issued bidding documents, expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026. In addition, the passenger terminal package, with a structure of 1 ground floor and 3 floors, was started at the end of August 2023, with a contract value of more than 33,000 billion VND. Currently, this area (considered the "heart" of the airport) has taken shape. The joint venture contractor has completed the entire reinforced concrete column and floor beam part of the 4 floors of the terminal project. (Source: Nguyen Duc Dung, Construction Newspaper)

Hanoi, August 30, 2024, Vingroup Corporation officially started the construction of the National Exhibition Center project in Dong Anh district. With a total scale of up to 90 hectares, among the Top 10 largest exhibition centers in the world, the complex is expected to be a "new wonder" of the Capital, initiating a vibrant "Expo" economy, comparable to global trading centers. The groundbreaking ceremony of the National Exhibition Center on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2024) and towards the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2024), took place on the morning of August 30, 2024. Attending the event were Mr. Pham Minh Chinh - Politburo member, Prime Minister; Mr. Nguyen Van Hung - Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Mr. Tran Sy Thanh - Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee; Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Tuan - Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Council, together with leaders of Central Committees - Ministries, Hanoi City leaders and Dong Anh district leaders. The National Exhibition Fair Center is a national key project in the field of trade and services, replacing the old Exhibition Center in Giang Vo. “The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism believes that Vingroup Corporation, with its extensive experience and success in production and business, especially always upholding the development philosophy based on national pride and self-respect, combining the strength of the times, will ensure the completion and exploitation of the project on schedule, worthy of being a symbolic project to celebrate the country's major holidays in 2025 and welcome the 14th National Congress of the Party”, said Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Mr. Tran Sy Thanh - Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee shared: "Hanoi City will continue to support the investor in implementing the project with the goal of putting the project into operation as soon as possible. In addition, the city will accelerate the investment progress in developing urban traffic infrastructure and the bridge system across the Red River, such as Tu Lien Bridge, Ring Road 3 in the north of the city, Ring Road 4 in the capital region and related urban railway lines, in order to create a synchronous connection between the National Exhibition Center project and neighboring areas, effectively exploiting the value of the project and contributing to promoting the socio-economic development of the capital". With its unique stature and scale in the Top 10 largest exhibition centers in the world - the National Exhibition Center will be an international destination for leading global trade and exhibition events, initiating the Expo economy vibrant, similar to the Dubai Expo (United Arab Emirates), Frankfurt (Germany), Fiera Milano (Italy),... This is an important foundation to create an international environment for domestic and foreign enterprises to exchange, connect, promote trade, and at the same time be a new driving force for the economic growth of the capital Hanoi. The project is located right at the Northeast gateway of Hanoi, the center of important traffic arteries to the provinces including roads, air routes and metro that have been planned. From the "diamond coordinates" of the project, it only takes 15 minutes to move to Noi Bai International Airport, 5 minutes to Hoan Kiem and Tay Ho districts via Tu Lien bridge (under construction), adjacent to the future metro line connecting Dong Anh with other locations in Hanoi city. Currently, the project is conveniently connected to the center of Hanoi via the extended National Highway 5, Truong Sa road and Dong Tru and Nhat Tan bridges. In addition to the “diamond coordinates”, the project also owns a total scale of up to 90 hectares, in the Top 10 largest exhibition centers in the world in terms of both total area and exhibition area. The indoor exhibition building is the focal point of the complex, bearing the image of the Kim Quy god - one of the four sacred spirits according to Eastern culture, associated with the legend of the Kim Quy god protecting the land of “geomancy and talented people” Co Loa, Dong Anh. Not only bringing prosperity to the land, Kim Quy also symbolizes the strong, resilient spirit of the Vietnamese people, along with the strong aspiration to reach international standards through the image of a global exhibition center. The exhibition space is built under the solid Kim Quy god block, divided into 9 sub-areas with an area of ​​over 10,000m2/sub-area and the main hall is larger than 7,000m2. Supporting the indoor exhibition space are modernly equipped functional buildings such as reception rooms, conference rooms, restaurants, etc., meeting the needs of organizing exhibitions in all fields and industries. In particular, the investor also focused on bringing nature into the exhibition design by installing glass on the lobby and central space, capturing the bright sunlight every day, giving visitors a unique sensory experience. Surrounding the exhibition area are lakes and trees, creating a fresh and pleasant outdoor relaxation space. In conjunction with the main exhibition building are 4 outdoor exhibition parks that meet the needs of large-scale events, exhibitions, festivals, cultural tourism or many activities taking place at the same time. With a total outdoor exhibition space area of ​​up to 20.6 hectares, this is also the second largest outdoor exhibition center in the world and the largest in Asia. After completing the main project, 2 other small-scale indoor exhibition halls will also be deployed to increase the scale and choice for customers. Serving the core exhibition area is an ecosystem of diverse auxiliary works, including commercial and service areas, high-rise offices, a 5-star international hotel expected to be managed by Marriott, outdoor parking areas... creating a vibrant "international trading city" day and night. With the official groundbreaking of the National Exhibition and Fair Center in Dong Anh, Vingroup continues to make its mark as one of the pioneering enterprises contributing to changing the urban landscape, promoting local economic development. In Hanoi, the Group has invested in 16 Vinhomes urban areas, 12 Vincom shopping malls, 32 Vinschool campuses, 1 VinUni university, 4 Vinmec international hospitals/clinics, etc. Vingroup is also actively building a green Hanoi with an infrastructure system for electric vehicles and a widespread electric bus system, contributing to the realization of the strategy of turning Hanoi into a globally connected city, "Green - Smart - Peaceful - Prosperous", a place worth visiting and staying, worth living and contributing to by 2050./. Source: vingroup.net