Haiphong secures over $15 billion in investment funds
Haiphong, Vietnam, is poised to become a regional growth engine and global logistics hub, following the successful 2025 Investment Promotion Conference that took place from July 15-18. President Luong Cuong welcomed investors from over 150 countries and territories, including Asia, Europe, and the Americas, who have chosen Haiphong for their high-value projects.
The conference highlighted several key investment opportunities that are transforming the city into a major growth pole in Asia. These opportunities are bolstered by recent legislative changes and strategic positioning of the city as a highly attractive destination for investors.
One of the main areas of investment is high-tech projects and foreign direct investment (FDI). Notable projects include those from strategic partners like Shin-Etsu, totaling nearly $5 billion. These projects are crucial for creating high-value jobs and enhancing the city's socio-economic growth.
Infrastructure development is another key focus. Key infrastructure developments include the expansion of the Lach Huyen deep-water port (terminals No. 9-12), Nam Do Son port, Cat Bi International Airport expansion, and the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway. These projects will strengthen Hai Phong’s role as a critical logistics hub and enhance regional connectivity.
Urban and industrial development is also a priority. Major investments are planned for industrial parks such as Tan Trao, Ngu Phuc, Thuy Nguyen, Tran Duong-Hoa Binh, Tien Lang Airport, Binh Giang, Hoang Dieu, and Kim Thanh 2. The city is also focusing on urban development through strategic partnerships, aiming to create a modern urban landscape.
A proposed free trade zone will offer preferential policies such as reduced corporate income tax, visa-free entry, long-term residence cards for foreign experts, and streamlined investment procedures. This zone will be a competitive advantage, positioning Hai Phong as a premier destination for high-tech projects and international financial services.
President Cuong reiterated the Vietnamese government's commitment to maintaining political stability, reforming institutions, protecting investor rights, and enhancing both physical and institutional connectivity. Haiphong has been praised for maintaining double-digit regional GDP growth for 10 consecutive years and for its role as the largest export gateway in northern Vietnam.
The event was attended by ambassadors from leading economies such as the United States, Germany, South Korea, Singapore, and Japan. Haiphong awarded investment certificates to 32 projects and seven MoUs valued at over $15.6 billion. The event saw the official announcement and presentation of Resolution No. 226/2025/QH15 by the National Assembly, which lays a new institutional foundation for Haiphong's development, paving the way for the city to become a major growth pole in the Red River Delta region.
The construction of berths 9-12 at Lach Huyen Deepwater Port in Cat Hai Special Zone, an investment of nearly $1 billion, is set to boost cargo clearance capacity and solidify Haiphong's status as a regional logistics hub. The city is developing on the pillars of science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, green transition, and inclusive growth.
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- The transformative 2025 Investment Promotion Conference in Haiphong, Vietnam, showcased the city's potential within the realms of finance, particularly with the focus on foreign direct investment (FDI) in high-tech projects and the establishment of a premier free trade zone.
- As Haiphong's urban and industrial development escalates, with significant investments planned for numerous industrial parks, the city aims to advance technologically and digitally, highlighting general-news stories of infrastructure projects such as the Lach Huyen deep-water port and Cat Bi International Airport expansion, among others, that will facilitate its emergence as a global logistics hub and boost its lifestyle prospects.
