Vietnam breaks ground on nation’s most advanced domed stadium in Hung Yen province

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security has broken ground on a 60,000-seat domed stadium in the northern province of Hung Yen, set to become the country’s most technologically advanced sports venue.

The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Sunday, attended by Party chief To Lam and other senior central and local officials.

The PVF stadium, located within the PVF Football Academy in Nghia Tru commune, is being developed by the ministry with Vinhomes JSC, a subsidiary of Vingroup (HoSE: VIC), as the main contractor.

Covering over 55,000 square meters, the stadium will feature four main stands; specialized areas for players, media, and VIP guests; and modern security, broadcasting, and catering services. It will be part of a 92-hectare sports and service complex that includes an 18ha outdoor plaza and parking areas.

Addressing the groundbreaking event, Phan Thieu Hoa, chairman of Vinhomes (HoSE: VHM), said that PVF stadium will be Vietnam’s first venue equipped with a fully retractable roof system.

The roof can open or close within 12–20 minutes, while the hybrid modular turf, combining natural grass and synthetic fibers, will ensure durability and easy maintenance.

The stadium will also feature large LED screens and an advanced sound and lighting system designed to meet international standards for broadcasting and live events.

Hoa said the facility is expected to serve as both a regional and national hub for sports, culture, and tourism, capable of hosting major international competitions such as the ASIAD, Olympics, or World Cup qualifiers.

Hung Yen and Thai Binh provinces were recently merged to form the new Hung Yen which borders Bac Ninh, Ninh Binh, Hanoi, Hai Phong, and the East Sea.

Following the provincial merger, Hung Yen province attracted $7 billion in registered investment capital in the first nine months of this year, according to local authorities. So far, the locality has had nearly 3,974 valid projects totaling $42 billion.

In May, the Trump Organization and local developer Kinh Bac broke ground on a $1.5 billion golf, eco-tourism, and urban complex in Hung Yen province.

The complex, named Trump International Hung Yen, is the first Trump-branded project in Vietnam. The mega project spans nearly 990.43 hectares across six communes in Khoa Chau district. Construction is scheduled to be completed by Q2/2029.