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Vingroup to Complete World's Largest Hanoi Stadium, Risks Loom

6/11/2026

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Vingroup says the new stadium south of Hanoi will be the world’s largest by seating capacity.
The 135,000-seat venue is slated for completion in July 2027, a year ahead of the original December deadline.
The stadium is a centerpiece of a $35-billion Olympic Sports City that will span more than 9,000 hectares.
Analysts warn that Vingroup’s $36.7 billion liabilities and low domestic football attendance could jeopardize the stadium’s long-term viability.

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Vingroup says the new stadium south of Hanoi will be the world’s largest by seating capacity.
The 135,000-seat venue is slated for completion in July 2027, a year ahead of the original December deadline.
The stadium is a centerpiece of a $35-billion Olympic Sports City that will span more than 9,000 hectares.
Analysts warn that Vingroup’s $36.7 billion liabilities and low domestic football attendance could jeopardize the stadium’s long-term viability.