Hai Phong (VNA) – The northern port city of Hai Phong, which was among those bearing the brunt of Typhoon Yagi, is now sparing no efforts to recover, with businesses in local industrial zones accelerating the restoration of production to avoid disruptions to supply chains.
Swift recovery after the storm
Le Trung Kien, head of the Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority, reported that all enterprises in the city’s economic and industrial zones have resumed operations. They are determined to maintain smooth supply chains, ensuring no production interruptions.
Nguyen Tuong Anh, General Director of the Port of Hai Phong Joint Stock Company, shared that thanks to proactive storm prevention measures, the port was able to minimise typhoon-induced damage.
By September 16, most of the port’s infrastructure, equipment, and facilities had been restored. Its branches of Tan Vu, Chua Ve, and Hoang Dieu terminals resumed full operations on September 9 while Dinh Vu Terminal reopening for customers in the late afternoon of September 8.
Nguyen Anh Tuan, Deputy General Director of the Tan Cang Hai Phong International Container Terminal (TC-HICT) Co. Ltd, confirmed that the port experienced no human casualties or significant damage. Key equipment and cargoes remain intact, with the terminal resuming normal operations, including container handling and services, on September 9.
In the DEEP C Industrial Zone, widespread power and water outages were swiftly addressed. Power was restored to 95% of customers on September 9, and to 98% on September 12. Clean water supply was also back serving all clients.
Supporting business recovery
The Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority reported that, by and large, many industrial zone businesses suffered tree-related damage, with the rates of fallen trees ranging from 30% to 90%. Localised flooding also occurred, and some companies recorded roof damage, wall collapses, and other infrastructure problems, including overturned fences, signage, cameras, and doors. Fortunately, no human casualties were reported. They are now working urgently to repair the damage and return to normal operations.
The Hai Phong Party Committee’s Standing Board has identified post-typhoon recovery as an urgent priority. Authorities have been set to focus on assessing damage to residents, businesses, and government offices. The assessment process must be thorough and adhere to law, with any abuse of aid policies strictly prohibited and facing serious punishment.
Support measures are being explored for farmers and businesses affected by the storm. This includes increasing loan allocations for the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies, offering lowest possible lending interest rates to help shore up agricultural and aquacultural production, and potentially extending repayment deadlines or canceling debts for those hardest hit.
In the first seven months of this year, Hai Phong’s industrial and economic zones attracted a total of 1.22 billion USD in investment across 50 projects. Foreign direct investment (FDI) stood at 1.17 billion USD with 43 new projects, reaching 60% of the annual target. Meanwhile, domestic direct investment totalled 1.107 trillion VND (approximately 47.33 million USD), with seven new projects reported.
Currently, the zones employ 200,820 workers, including 196,277 Vietnamese and 4,543 foreigners . The average monthly income for a Vietnamese worker is 11.52 million VND (about 475 USD)./.
