THACO brought to the Vietnam’s "80 Years of Independence - Freedom - Happiness" national achievement exhibition a series of new industrial-technology products, from urban train car, autonomous robots, seaport cranes to automotive components and parts for export markets, demonstrating its commitment to deeper participation in the global supply chain.

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THACO booth at the national achievements exhibition "80 Years of Independence - Freedom - Happiness"

At the nearly 200 square meter exhibition booth, THACO introduced its first-ever urban train car model manufactured at its Chu Lai Industrial Park. The model measures 10m x 2.95m x 3.9m (length x width x height), weighs 10 tons (excluding bogie), has 26 seats and 124 standing positions, carrying a maximum of 150 passengers.

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Urban train car model manufactured at THACO Chu Lai Industrial Park

The train car frame is made from high-strength steel and aluminum alloy, processed on modern, synchronized, and comprehensive production lines from machining, welding to surface treatment and finishing paint, ensuring international standards EN 12663-1, EN 14067-1, and EN 14067-4 for durability, safety, and aesthetics. The strategic step has opened up THACO's diversification into railway development, a vital infrastructure industry in Vietnam.

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Visitors learn about the new-generation AI navigation assistant robot TIAR-01

THACO also introduced the new-generation AI assistant robot TIAR-01, with modern design, multi-directional movement capability, and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology. The TIAR-01 has smart features including giving visitors directions and assistance, information lookup, quick news updates, entertainment interaction, and environmental condition monitoring.

Additionally, the autonomous mobile robots (AMR) specializing in luggage transport also uses SLAM technology, allowing flexible movement, obstacle avoidance, and real-time route calculation, operating 6-8 hours with lithium batteries. The robot is equipped with 2D LiDAR (light detection and ranging) sensor system, bumper, 3D camera, combined with E-Stop emergency stop button, ensuring absolute safety.

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STS crane model at Chu Lai Port

In heavy machinery, THACO displayed the STS (Ship-to-Shore) crane model, a type of container handling equipment at international-level ports, weighing 900 tons, capable of lifting 50 tons, and reaching 40 meters. The crane can lift cargo 50 meters per minute, 120 meters per minute for no-load lifting, and rail trolley can travel 150 meters per minute, ensuring high loading and unloading productivity. THACO also introduced THILOGI’s Chu Lai Port model, a full-package logistics center with trucking - port – shipping services. Chu Lai Port serves as the trade gateway in Central Vietnam, directly connecting goods from Southern Laos, Northern Cambodia, Vietnam’s Central Highlands to China, South Korea, Japan, and India.

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Kia K3 passenger car model and components manufactured at THACO INDUSTRIES plants

Also at the exhibition, THACO displayed the KIA K3 passenger car model, using components and parts produced by THACO INDUSTRIES plants, including body frame, interior-exterior, powertrain, electrical-air conditioning. Meanwhile, the THACO’s mechanical Sub-holding also displayed different mechanical components dedicated for export markets, which are produced on production lines imported from Germany, Japan, Switzerland, South Korea, now present in the US, Australia, Japan, Finland, etc., solidifying the Vietnamese mechanical brand in international markets.

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The exhibition runs until September 5 at Vietnam Exposition Center

The Economic-Social Achievement Exhibition to celebrate the Vietnam’s 80th National Day anniversary took place from August 28 to September 5 at the Vietnam Exposition Center (Co Loa, Hanoi), covering 250,000 square meters, with the theme "Brilliant Vietnam - 80 Years of Independence - Freedom - Happiness."

At the exhibition, THACO's booth is considered one of the highlights, displaying products that uphold sustainable development orientation, increased localization, and more advanced technology investments.

This is also an opportunity for THACO to introduce its technical and technological achievements after nearly 30 years of development. The products are not for mere display but are ready for practical application, demonstrating the corporation’s long-established real-value philosophy.