A performance at the exhibition's closing ceremony (Photo: Lai Hoa/ VOV)

The exhibition was part of a series of activities celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2.

28 ministries and central agencies, 34 localities, and 110 businesses exhibited their achievements in 230 booths, grouped by six themes: Vietnam–Land and People, 95 Years under the Party’s Flag, Building and Development, Economic Locomotives, National Construction and Startups, and Wealthy Provinces–Strong Nation. The exhibition attracted more than 10 million domestic and foreign visitors.

Thousands of people attend the closing ceremony. (Photo: Lai Hoa/VOV)
Luu Quang Truong from Ha Tinh province said: “I’m proud of being a Vietnamese. Our country has progressed over the last 80 years since President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence. My biggest wish is for Vietnam to grow stronger and more prosperous and stand shoulder to shoulder with the world powers as President Ho Chi Minh once wished. I was impressed with the exhibition booths of the defense and public security forces, and the industrial and agricultural sectors.”

Veteran Nguyen Dac Thon from Phu Tho province said: “As a veteran who once contributed to the cause of national construction and defense, I’m proud to be here to see how much our country has advanced.”

The exhibition had a wide impact, honoring Vietnam’s history, highlighting the outstanding achievements of the Party, State, and people of Vietnam, fostering patriotism, and reinforcing public trust in the country’s reform path and sustainable growth.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh addresses the exhibition's closing ceremony. (Photo: Lai Hoa/VOV)
At the closing ceremony on Monday, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hailed the exhibition for demonstrating the intellect, mettle, resilience, creativity, and compassion of the Vietnamese people as well as Vietnam’s scientific and technological achievements.

“A bright future for Vietnam lies ahead. Let’s continue to write glorious chapters of our nation’s history with patriotism, pride, confidence, and an indomitable spirit. With compassion, civilization, cultural traditions, and a burning aspiration to soar higher, together we will build a prosperous, civilized, happy Vietnam standing shoulder to shoulder with the world’s powers, just as President Ho Chi Minh desired,” said PM Chinh.