Moscow: As it strives to become a regional cultural hub, Ho Chi Minh City is pursuing a dual-track approach of upgrading cultural infrastructure while reforming governance, and the fresh launch of the Phu Tho Circus and Multi-purpose Performance Centre is deemed a demonstration of its resolve to unlock resources and drive cultural industries forward. After nearly three years of construction, the Phu Tho Circus and Multi-purpose PerformancCentre, with a total investment of over 1.39 trillion VND (nearly 53 million USD) and a floor area exceeding 10,000 sq.m, comprising 12 above-ground floors and a modern basement system, was put into operation in April 2026, meeting the most stringent standards of international circus federations.

According to Vietnam News Agency, designed as a flagship cultural institution, it offers a 2,000-seat main stage equipped with a multi-functional spiral lift system, enabling seamless transformation between dry, water, and even ice performance settings-capabilities previously limited to leading global venues.