President Luong Cuong attended and delivered an important speech at the Conference.
Also attending were: Tran Luu Quang, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Policy and Strategy Commission; Nguyen Chi Dung, Deputy Prime Minister; Nguyen Duc Hai, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly; more than 1,200 delegates representing central departments, ministries, branches and Hai Phong city; businesses from 21 APEC economies; diplomatic missions of countries in Vietnam; leaders of foreign businesses in Vietnam and large Vietnamese enterprises.
Opening the Conference, Hai Phong Party Secretary Le Tien Chau said that the theme "Hai Phong - Strategic Destination of the New Era" is not only a slogan but also a consistent vision; the city is determined to develop based on the pillars of science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, green transformation, inclusive development, leaving no one behind; at the same time, it is committed to taking strong action with 4 strategic breakthroughs including developing the Southern Coastal Economic Zone, building a new generation Free Trade Zone, creating modern, transparent, open development institutions, training, attracting and making use of high-quality human resources.
Comrade Le Tien Chau affirmed that the event is a testament to the spirit of cooperation - innovation - action, a place where great ideas, strong commitments and breakthrough opportunities converge. Hai Phong is determined to develop on par with typical cities in Asia; become a modern international seaport city; an international economic, cultural, educational, training, scientific and technological center. With its strategic position, outstanding potential, superior institutions and determination to act, Hai Phong is ready to welcome investors to accompany and develop long-term.
At the Conference, investors were introduced in detail to the potential, advantages and strategic investment opportunities in Hai Phong. The focus was on establishing a free trade zone, a strategic competitive advantage that opens up new development space. Delegates also listened to the sharing and in-depth evaluation from the business community, expressing their trust and appreciation for Hai Phong's increasingly improved investment environment, and committed to continue researching and expanding investment activities, accompanying the city's development. At the dialogue sessions, investors not only listened but also actively advised and suggested to the city's leaders many creative solutions and models to continue improving the investment environment, making an important contribution to the socio-economic development of not only the city but also the entire Red River Delta region.
On this occasion, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Duc Hai presented Resolution No. 226/2025/QH15 of the National Assembly on piloting a number of specific mechanisms and policies for the development of Hai Phong city. In addition, the city leaders presented investment registration certificates and investment cooperation memorandums of understanding with many leading domestic and international enterprises and corporations, with many large-scale projects of significance, driving role, and special importance in the development of Hai Phong with a total registered capital of more than 15.6 billion USD (32 projects and 7 MOUs).
Speaking at the Conference, President Luong Cuong pointed out that this event is not only meaningful for Hai Phong city, but also a strong message about the spirit of proactive and comprehensive integration, development aspirations and commitment to improving Vietnam's investment environment, while also demonstrating the proactive spirit, cooperative connection and strategic vision of Hai Phong - a city that is emerging as a key economic - industrial - logistics center of the Northern region and the whole country.
Faced with rapid changes in geopolitics, technology and the business investment environment, the President said that the ability to adapt quickly and creatively is a vital factor for every economy and Hai Phong, with its ecosystem of seaports, industry and smart cities, is where all of these factors converge.
The President said that Vietnam is currently one of the bright spots in growth in Asia. With a total import-export turnover of more than 786 billion USD in 2024, Vietnam is in the top 20 countries in the world in terms of international trade. Vietnam is also an attractive investment destination and is becoming an important link in the global production and supply chain, in which Hai Phong is the largest export gateway in the North, playing an increasingly important role in the regional network.
In that context, the President welcomed investors from Asia, Europe, America, and APEC economies who have chosen Hai Phong as the place to implement major projects - from supporting industries, electronics manufacturing, high technology, to innovation centers and smart logistics services.
Appreciating the ABAC Council’s inclusion of key issues such as digital trade, sustainable development, green energy, and smart logistics into the agenda, the President pointed out that these are also pillars in the development strategy of Hai Phong and Vietnam in the coming period; at the same time, he hoped that businesses would not only stop at exchanging investment opportunities, but also work together to create value - spread knowledge - towards an open, inclusive, and resilient Asia - Pacific in the face of fluctuations.
The President emphasized that Hai Phong has a special strategic position: Lach Huyen International Deep-water Port, complete regional connectivity infrastructure, green - smart - specialized industrial parks, abundant human resources, and increasingly flexible investment attraction mechanisms. As a locality in the top group in terms of provincial competitiveness, administrative reform and green growth, the Hai Phong city government has been accompanying businesses, strongly reforming administrative procedures, making processes transparent, improving service efficiency and investor satisfaction.
The President affirmed that Vietnam will continue to maintain political stability, commit to strong institutional reforms, protect the legitimate rights of investors, and enhance connectivity capacity - not only in infrastructure, but also in management, data, and human resources.
Through this solemn event, the President hopes that investors will not only directly feel the friendliness, but also see the vision - determination - aspiration and promising cooperation opportunities of the Hai Phong city government. At the same time, the Investment Promotion Conference is an important opportunity to find new partners, connect new initiatives and open up the next stages of development.
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