Vietnam Launches and Completes 250 Projects in Celebration of the 80th National Day

(Hanoi, 19th) To celebrate the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025), at 9 a.m. today, groundbreaking and completion ceremonies for 250 projects were held simultaneously across the country. The main event took place at the National Convention Center, with video links to 79 branch venues in 34 provinces and cities nationwide, broadcast live on channel VTV1.

It is reported that these 250 projects have a total investment of 1,280 trillion VND, among which 89 projects are being completed and 161 are commencing construction. Collectively, these projects are expected to contribute over 18% to the national GDP in 2025, and to exceed 20% in the following years.

According to Deputy Minister of Construction Le Anh Tuan, out of all projects, 129 are funded by the state budget with a total investment of 478 trillion VND (accounting for 37%); another 121 projects use other sources of capital, totaling 802 trillion VND (accounting for 63%). Among them are five foreign direct investment (FDI) projects, with a total of about 54 trillion VND.

By sector, there are 59 transport infrastructure projects; 44 civil and urban works; 57 industrial projects; 36 technical infrastructure projects; 22 affordable housing projects; 6 agricultural and rural development projects; 3 cultural and sports projects; 12 education projects; 1 defense project; and 10 healthcare projects. In total, these include 8 major national projects, 46 Class A projects, 155 Class B projects, and 41 Class C projects.

Iconic projects include the National Convention Center in Dong Anh Commune, Hanoi, constructed by Vingroup, the Li Miao Bridge Project, the Viettel R&D Center, the Ca Mau – Tan Chau Expressway, Da Nang City’s Trade Service and Entertainment Park, and Nghe An Province Tumor Hospital, among others.

Minister and Director of the Government Office Tran Van Son stated that the large-scale and concentrated start and completion of these projects will inject momentum into the country's socio-economic development, enhance regional connectivity, help achieve over 8% economic growth in 2025, and achieve double-digit growth from 2026 to 2030, while creating jobs, improving livelihoods, and raising living standards.

The centralized commencement and completion of 250 projects spanning the North, Central, and South regions is not only a significant political event in celebration of the 80th National Day, but also demonstrates Vietnam’s determination and strength to self-reliantly accelerate the construction of modern socio-economic infrastructure. It vividly reflects unity and devotion throughout the nation and the joy and pride of the people in sharing these achievements, further inspiring national pride and patriotic enthusiasm, and laying a solid foundation for the country's journey towards a "prosperous, civilized, and thriving new era."

It is reported that the Prime Minister has issued an urgent directive on August 18, requiring that the main venues in the 34 provinces and cities be attended and guided by the Deputy Prime Minister, ministers, and central committee-level officials, to ensure the successful completion of these events.