Hai Phong rides investment wave from Europe
Possessing the largest deep-water port system in northern Vietnam and a strategic location, Hai Phong is emerging as a magnet for foreign direct investment (FDI), particularly from European enterprises.
Leveraging competitive advantages
As the principal maritime gateway for the northern key economic region, Hai Phong City serves as a major trade hub for both the North and the nation as a whole. The city offers substantial room for future development, supported by well-developed and synchronized infrastructure, and is among the few localities nationwide that integrate all five modes of transport. These advantages have underpinned Hai Phong’s sustained appeal to international investors over the years.
Alongside the Cai Mep–Thi Vai port cluster in Ho Chi Minh City, Lach Huyen stands as one of Vietnam’s two deep-water ports capable of accommodating the world’s largest vessels, providing direct connections to major ports in Europe and the Americas without transshipment via third countries. This advantage enables enterprises to shorten transit times, reduce logistics costs, and enhance the competitiveness of imports and exports.
Cat Bi International Airport, which meets the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 4E standard, is capable of handling wide-body aircraft, thereby meeting the growing demand for international passenger and cargo transport. Meanwhile, a growing system of expressways and ring roads linking Hai Phong with Hanoi, Quang Ninh, and other localities has formed a seamless inter-regional transport network.
At a meeting with the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) in October, chaired by Chairman Bruno Jaspaert, Standing Vice Chairman of the Hai Phong City People’s Committee Le Anh Quan noted that, amid the ongoing restructuring of global supply chains, many enterprises are seeking stable production bases with direct access to international markets and Hai Phong’s advantages closely align with the expectations of European investors.
Attracting high-quality investment
In recent years, Hai Phong has stepped up cooperation with European partners, particularly in seaport development, logistics, and green industries.
In early December 2025, the city’s delegation led by Party Secretary Le Tien Chau paid a working visit to the Czech Republic to promote investment cooperation with European partners, opening up new prospects for future collaboration.
Several port enterprises in the city have also strengthened cooperation and exchanges with partners from Northern Europe. In early November 2025, Hai Phong Port Joint Stock Company held working sessions with a Swedish delegation, sharing experience in port management and operations based on the Gothenburg Port model. Many of these practices were assessed as suitable for further study and application at Hai Phong’s deep-water terminals.
Earlier, in September 2025, Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal and Gothenburg Port (Sweden) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand exchanges in port operations, logistics, and supply chain management. Meanwhile, the Government’s approval of the Southern Hai Phong Coastal Economic Zone, covering nearly 20,000 hectares, is expected to open up significant opportunities for attracting investment in the coming period.
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