The 500 kV national power transmission line, circuit 3, which spans 519 km from Quang Trach district in central Quang Binh province to Pho Noi in northern Hung Yen province, and was operational on late August 27, was officially inaugurated on August 29.

Attending the inauguration ceremony were Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the main venue in northern Hung Yen province, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha at the venue in Thai Binh province, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long at the venue in Thanh Hoa province, and Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc in Ha Tinh province.

The project has the total investment capital estimated at over VND22.3 trillion ($896.8 million) and was completed after more than 7 months of construction

It is one of national key projects helping to ensure the national energy security and improving the transmission capacity of the national power system, ensuring power supply for the northern region during the peak period of 2024 and the following years.