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Inside Hanoi's 135,000-seat mega stadium construction site

Five months after its groundbreaking, key structures of the Hung Vuong Stadium are taking shape, with the ambitious goal of becoming the world's largest stadium, boasting a capacity of 135,000 seats.

Construction is progressing steadily on the Hung Vuong Stadium in Hanoi, a monumental project designed to house 135,000 spectators. Having commenced 5 months ago, significant sections of the stadium are now visibly advancing, underscoring the city's ambition to host the world's largest sports arena.

By VnExpress: https://vnexpress.net/ben-trong-dai-cong-truong-san-van-dong-135-000-cho-o-ha-noi-5079911.html

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