Head of the Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority (HEZA) Le Trung Kien on July 26 expressed his hope that investors from Taiwan (China) will increase their investments in the northern port city, especially in the areas where Taiwan has strengths.

The Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority (HEZA) on September 13 launched its management and operation system (e-HEZA).

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has suggested the northern port city of Hai Phong invest in technology and digital economy, and attract high-tech businesses to gain higher added values.

A Vietnamese-built catamaran, named Con Dao Express 36, was successfully launched in the northern port city of Hai Phong on November 22.

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has approved adjustment tasks for master planning of the northern port city of Hai Phong until 2035 with a vision to 2050.

South Africa wishes to learn from Hai Phong’s experience in developing the maritime economy and building ships, South African Vice President Cyril Ramaphosa said.

The northern port city of Hai Phong absorbed 1.8 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first half this year, 3.5 times higher than the same period last year.