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Once legendary Do Son casino now lies in eerie decay

Vietnam’s first licensed casino, once a lavish landmark, now sits abandoned and forgotten.

Hai Phong eyes aviation boost to fuel tourism growth

On the afternoon of November 18, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hai Phong held a conference to foster cooperation between the city's tourism sector and the aviation industry.

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

Authorities of Hai Phong city on October 16 announced the establishment of a Free Trade Zone (FTZ), making it a new growth engine in line with the Politburo’s Resolution 45, which charts the city’s development through 2030, with a vision to 2045.

National Assembly Chairman opens largest-ever Con Son - Kiep Bac Festival

Hai Phong launches a grand cultural and spiritual celebration, commemorating national hero Tran Quoc Tuan and unveiling UNESCO-recognized heritage sites.

Buffalo meat at Do Son festival fetches $200/kg, buyers still rush in

Despite record-high prices, festivalgoers at the Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival eagerly buy meat from defeated buffaloes.

Vietnam’s largest LNG power plant begins construction in Hai Phong

Vietnam breaks ground on a $6.74 billion LNG power plant and industrial park, aiming to boost energy and economic growth.

Family builds home on wrong land, refuses court order to vacate

Despite admitting they built on land owned by another party, a family in Hai Phong continues to complete and live in a two-story house, has offered to buy the land, and has filed an appeal against the court’s ruling.

Hai Phong port looks to global trends with strategic development plan

International and domestic experts, policymakers and businesses convened in Hai Phong for a two-day forum to exchange experience and discuss strategic solutions to boost competitiveness and modernise the city’s seaport system.

Tomb halts road project in Hai Phong as family refuses relocation

A tomb located directly in the middle of a residential road in Hai Phong has drawn public attention, with local authorities still struggling to resolve its relocation.

Vingroup launches $15.7 billion logistics mega project in Hai Phong

The Nam Do Son Port and Logistics Center will reshape northern Vietnam’s infrastructure with one of the largest private investments in the sector.

Chu Dau pottery wows APEC guests in Hai Phong

A group of 80 foreign guests, including spouses of delegates attending the third meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC III), on July 16 stepped into the timeless world of Chu Dau pottery village in Hai Phong.

Hai Phong attracts over 15 billion USD in major investment commitments

Hai Phong boasts a strategic location with the international deep-water port of Lach Huyen, well-developed regional connectivity, specialised smart and green industrial zones, a plentiful labour force, and increasingly flexible investment incentives.

Hai Phong to attract $15.6 billion in investment from 21 economies

On July 14, the city of Hai Phong held a press conference to announce the 2025 Hai Phong Investment Promotion Conference, themed “A Strategic Destination in the New Era.”

ABAC meeting expected to help Hai Phong promote image

The third meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC III), slated to take place in Hai Phong from July 15 to 18, is expected to offer opportunities for the northern city to promote its image to global partners.

Hai Phong to host 3rd APEC Business Advisory Council meeting in July

The third APEC Business Advisory Council Meeting (ABAC III) and a series of related events will take place in the northern city of Hai Phong from July 15 to 18, heard a press briefing held in Hanoi on June 19.

Inside Hai Phong’s brand-new $240 million international container port

Strategic seaport project advances Vietnam’s logistics with private sector innovation.

Vietnam to invest 2.6 billion USD in port system in Hai Phong by 2030

The Ministry of Construction has approved a 66 trillion VND (2.6 billion USD) plan to upgrade Hai Phong’s port system by 2030, boosting capacity at the north’s largest port hub.

Lawmakers consider special mechanisms, policies for Hai Phong city

Lawmakers consider special mechanisms, policies for Hai Phong city

State President attends inauguration of int’l container terminals in Hai Phong

Container Terminals No.3 & No.4 at the Port of Hai Phong has a total length of 750 meters and a depth of minus 16 meters, capable of accommodating mother ships of 165,000 DWT (14,000 TEUs) and reduced-load ships of 200,000 DWT.

Hai Phong unveils $200 million administrative hub ahead of 70th liberation

Hai Phong launches its new Political - Administrative Center and multiple major infrastructure projects to mark 70 years of liberation.