19/06/2026
Hai Phong's development space expanded through foreign relations
As the international trade gateway of northern Vietnam, Hai Phong has been effectively leveraging external relations activities to expand cooperation with foreign partners, attract investment, trade and technological resources, and create favorable conditions for the city to make breakthroughs in a new stage of development.
Hai Phong currently maintains trade relations with more than 130 countries and territories, has established friendly relations with 31 foreign localities, and is implementing 57 international cooperation agreements across various fields. During the 2021–2025 period, the city organized nearly 30 investment promotion missions in almost 20 countries and territories. Through business networking conferences, cooperation forums and major foreign affairs activities, the image of a dynamic, open and potential-rich Hai Phong has been increasingly promoted worldwide. The city has proactively engaged with major corporations and attracted projects in high technology, green industry, supporting industries and modern logistics.
Ms. Tran Thi Quynh Trang – Director of Hai Phong Department of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Le Van Quy – Vice Chairman of the Hai Phong Vietnam–China Friendship Association
From investment promotion programs and business networking activities to cooperation across multiple sectors, Hai Phong is gradually transforming external relations opportunities into tangible drivers of development.