Many visitors arrived early in the morning and queued up waiting for the official opening.

The exhibition showcases the nation’s most significant accomplishments over 80 years of construction and development across various fields, particularly in key areas, such as industry and technology; investment and trade; agriculture and rural development; defense and security; foreign affairs; healthcare and education; as well as culture, sports, and tourism.

It also highlights Vietnamese culture, history, and people, emphasizing the country’s 4,000 years of cultural heritage; the rich and diverse traditions of 54 ethnic groups; the abundance of natural resources and regional specialties; and remarkable architectural works from the past and present across the country.

In addition, exhibition spaces feature green industries and Vietnam’s journey toward green transition and digital transformation; the country’s aerospace industry; defense and security industry; and all 12 sectors of Vietnam’s cultural industries.

The exhibition is open to public from August 28 to September 5.

Below are some photos taken by reporters of the People’s Army Newspaper on the opening day.

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On its very first day, the exhibition attracts large crowds of local people and tourists.
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Children are delighted to touch and admire advanced technologies by Vietnam’s defense industry sector.
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Visitors experience shooting with the TBS-19/AK simulator developed by the Military Technical Academy.
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Foreign visitors explore and learn about weapons and equipment of the Vietnam People’s Army on display.
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Veterans tour the exhibition of modern weapons and technical equipment developed by the military.
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Visitors view Vietnam’s history presented in multimedia displays at the MND’s exhibition space.
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Children eagerly try driving a windshield-less vehicle on the legendary Truong Son Trail at the MND’s booth.
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Long queues formed as visitors waited to try Viettel’s shooting simulation system.
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People explore products introduced by HanViet Services and Trading Joint Stock Company.
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Children pose for photos with a helicopter displayed inside the exhibition hall…
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…and learn about civilian aircraft A320 exhibited outdoors by the Aviation Engineering Services Joint Stock Company.
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Modern weapons and military equipment displayed outdoors by military units become popular check-in spots for visitors.
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In addition to sightseeing, visitors have the opportunity to experience and enjoy distinctive cultural activities from various regions across the country.

Translated by Song Anh