The Hai Phong City Convention and Performance Centre is one of the venues for ABAC III. (Photo: VNA)

Hai Phong expects strong wave of investment from APEC member economies

Hai Phong will present investment registration certificates for 32 projects and sign seven Memoranda of Understanding, with total committed capital exceeding 15.6 billion USD. These projects include investments from Europe and the US, reflecting the growing interest of global investors in the city's business environment and development potential.

Hai Phong City administrative centre. (Photo: diendandoanhnghiep.vn)

ABAC meeting expected to help Hai Phong promote image

Six memorandums of understanding (MoUs) will be signed in the fields of infrastructure and urban development on this occasion. In addition, Hai Phong will grant investment licences to 23 major projects with a total registered capital of approximately 15 billion USD.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh addresses the ceremony in Hai Phong city on June 30. (Photo: VNA)

Launching of two-tier administration model marks Hai Phong’s new journey: PM

Highlighting that the launching of the two-tier local administration model is a significant event and a festival of the nation, PM Chinh said that the mergence of Hai Duong and Hai Phong is a strategic move of historical importance, ushering in a new chapter of development for both the city and the broader Red River Delta, contributing to the country’s long-term prosperity.

Tran Thi Hoang Mai, Director of the Hai Phong Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, gives information about the new night tour on June 2. (Photo: VNA)

Hai Phong to launch night tour of Hang Kenh Temple

The tour is scheduled to run every weekend from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a variety of activities, including temple rituals, traditional music performances, water puppetry, 3D mapping shows, calligraphy, local cuisine tasting, and handicraft workshops.

The show is brought to life in a remarkable span of just two months. (Photo: Sun Group)

Cat Ba unveils new 2025 summer tourism offerings

As Hai Phong celebrates the 70th anniversary of its Liberation Day (May 13, 1955 – 2025), the port city marked a new milestone on May 30 with the official launch of a tourism–entertainment–culinary complex at the Cat Ba Central Bay, developed by Sun Group.

PCI 2024: Hai Phong tops rankings for the first time

PCI 2024: Hai Phong tops rankings for the first time

According to the 2024 Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) rankings, Hai Phong has claimed the top spot for the first time with a score of 74.84 points, followed by Quang Ninh with 73.20 points, Long An with 72.64 points, and Bac Giang with 71.24 points.

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

PM orders fast-track construction of Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway

The Minister of Construction was asked to work closely with local authorities to hasten land clearance, compensation, resettlement, site surveys, and the drafting of a feasibility study, which must be completed by June 2025, setting the stage for the project's groundbreaking on December 19, 2025.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong witness the exchange of cooperative documents between Vietnamese and Singaporean enterprises in Hanoi on March 26. (Photo: VNA)

Singaporean delegation seeks to deepen ties with Hai Phong city

Singapore considers Hai Phong a crucial partner, especially in port development and investment, Ambassador Jaya Ratnam said, spotlighting the Vietnam – Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) as a standout example of successful investment collaboration.

Hai Phong hosts a conference on green transition and sustainable development. (Photo: congluan)

Hai Phong’s green growth sees both progress and obstacles

As part of its 2024 green growth efforts, Hai Phong implemented initiatives across 17 sectors. These included building and refining legal and policy frameworks as well as strengthening state management in line with green growth objectives.

The first commercial vessel officially docks at Berths 3 and 4 at the Hai Phong International Gateway Port in the northern city of Hai Phong on April 16. (Photo: VNA)

First commercial ship docks at new berths in Hai Phong

The official launching of terminals marks Hai Phong Port’s regional leading ability in port operations and reaffirms Hai Phong Port JSC’s key role in the North. Once HTIT is fully operational, Hai Phong Port’s market share in container cargo in the region is expected to reach 40%, and 60% for non-container cargo in the Hai Phong area.

An overview of the Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HHIT) at the Lach Huyen deep-water port (Photo courtesy of the firm)

Hai Phong inaugurates 73ha-smart port

The launch of the Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HHIT) represents a significant milestone in Vietnam’s maritime development, boosting international trade and driving economic growth not only in the northern region but across the nation.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium at a meeting with Hai Phong authorities (Photo: VNA)

King and Queen of Belgium visit Hai Phong

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium and a high-level delegation from the European country engaged in a series of activities in the northern port city of Hai Phong on April 2, as part of their ongoing state visit to Vietnam.

The Mini Thailand Week 2025 in Hai Phong features 70 booths by over 50 Thai exhibitors. (Photo: VNA)

Thai products on display in Hai Phong

The comeback of Mini Thailand Week to Hai Phong after a three-year hiatus reflects Thai trade authorities' strong appreciation for Hai Phong city’s immense potential in trade and investment.