The vessel carrying the 2 millionth TEU arrives at Hai Phong Port. (Photo:VNA)

Hai Phong Port reaches 2-million-TEU milestone

Handling the 2 millionth TEU in 2025 not only demonstrates Hai Phong Port’s operational capacity and the collective efforts of its workforce, but also highlights its increasingly important role in regional and global supply chains, the confidence of shipping lines, logistics firms and the business community, and the effectiveness of policies to improve the investment climate and strengthen maritime infrastructure and services.

The Border Guard, in coordination with the Coast Guard, conduct an awareness campaign against IUU fishing at Bach Long Vy Port. (Photo: VNA)

Campaign raises awareness against illegal fishing at Bach Long Vy port

During the event, authorities distributed 425 leaflets outlining IUU rules and key responsibilities for vessel owners and crews, including: obtaining proper licenses, displaying the Vietnamese flag while at sea, actively protecting maritime sovereignty, maintaining order at sea, and avoiding prohibited practices such as destroying marine resources, ecosystems, or fishing in restricted areas.

Lach Huyen international port in Hai Phong city (Photo: VNA)

Hai Phong unveils free trade zone to drive hi-tech, green growth

Spanning roughly 6,292 ha across non-contiguous sites tied to the Dinh Vu - Cat Hai Economic Zone (EZ) and the Southern Hai Phong coastal economic zone, Hai Phong's FTZ will feature designated areas for production, port and logistics operations, logistics centres, trade, services, and others.

At the working session (Photo: VNA)

China's Shenzhen eyes deeper tech, trade ties with Hai Phong

Shenzhen’s tech-heavy enterprises are keen to expand investment in Vietnam, particularly in urban development consulting and infrastructure upgrades. The goal is to set new regional benchmarks for infrastructure across Southeast Asia.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh addresses the first Party Congress of Hai Phong city, the 2025–2030 tenure, on September 27, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

Hai Phong asked to contribute more to realisation of centenary goals

PM Pham Minh Chinh asked the city to continue strongly reforming mindset and elevating awareness, show greater determination, make stronger efforts, and take more decisive actions, thereby sustaining its role as a locomotive, a development driver, and a big economic hub of the northern region and the whole country.

Stephen L. Green, Commercial Counsellor at the US Embassy in Vietnam, speaks at the workshop. (Photo: VNA)

Hai Phong port looks to global trends with strategic development plan

From 2025 to 2030, Hai Phong aims to complete the development of international gateway ports at Lach Huyen and Nam Do Son, capable of receiving large container vessels. Plans also include logistics hubs and inland ports linked to road, rail and air networks; a free trade zone connected to seaports; digital transformation and AI applications in management; and the development of green and smart ports.

Hai Phong city is honoured at the 5th Certificate of Recognition (COR) ceremony. (Photo: VNA)

ASEAN honours two Vietnamese cities for sustainable environment efforts

Hoa Lu was among 10 outstanding cities to receive the ESC Awards, which recognises its notable initiatives in sustainable tourism, environmental education, and awareness-raising in schools. The award highlights cities that demonstrate exceptional commitment to maintaining green, clean, and liveable environments.

Foreign tourists in Viet Hai community-based tourism site. (Photo; VNA)

Hai Phong’s fishing village named community-based tourism site

Viet Hai village in Cat Hai speical zone, Hai Phong city will not only help preserve natural and cultural assets but also unlock opportunities for socio-economic growth, improve local livelihoods, and advance Hai Phong’s community tourism ambitions.

AirAsia launches Hai Phong – Bangkok direct route on July 16. (Photo: VNA)

AirAsia launches Hai Phong – Bangkok direct route

In conjunction with the launch, AirAsia is offering promotional one way fares starting from only 1,790 THB (55 USD). Tickets can be booked from July 16–27, 2025 for travel between July 28 and October 24, 2025 via AirAsia MOVE or www.airasia.com.