The Vietnam National Convention Center is a convention center in Tu Liem District of Hanoi, Vietnam. It is located on Pham Hung boulevard. It was designed by Gerkan, Marg and Partners. Coordinates: 21°0′22″N 105°47′13″E / 21.00611°N 105.78694°E / 21.00611; 105.78694
Built between 2004 and 2006 by architect Meinhard von Gerkan, the convention centre has 65,000 square metres of floor space.
The building has two convention halls and is owned by the Ministry of Construction of Vietnam.
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