Dong anh: A nationwide hybrid ceremony took place on August 19 to simultaneously inaugurate and break ground for 250 projects at 80 sites across the country in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the National Day. Party General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and presided over the event held at the National Exposition Centre in Dong Anh commune as the main venue, connected with 79 other sites across the 34 provinces and cities via teleconferencing. These projects include 89 unveiled and 161 others having construction commenced.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the projects are invested with a total of 1.28 quadrillion VND (48.7 billion USD). They are projected to contribute over 18% to the country’s GDP in 2025 and more than 20% in the following years. This large-scale initiative highlights the government’s commitment to significant economic development and infrastructure enhancement across the nation.