The economic zone will span approximately 5,300 hectares, designed to leverage Hai Phong city’s strengths in industrial and service development, with a focus on high-tech and environmentally friendly industries.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed a Prime
Ministerial decision on establishing the Hai Phong Specialized Economic Zone (EZ)
in the northern port city of Hai Phong.

The economic zone will span approximately 5,300 hectares
across Thuong Hong, Nguyen Luong Bang, Bac Thanh Mien, Thanh Mien, Hai Hung and
Binh Giang communes.

The EZ will comprise multiple functional areas, including
industrial parks and clusters, comprehensive trade and service zones, a
non-tariff area, logistics service zones, as well as dedicated logistics and
innovation centers.

The zone is designed to leverage Hai Phong’s strengths in industrial
and service development, with a focus on high-tech and environmentally friendly
industries aligned with the city’s economic potential. It also aims to
strengthen economic, trade and service connectivity with neighboring regions
and international markets, while ensuring national defense and security,
preserving cultural and historical heritage, and promoting social welfare.

The economic zone will feature modern and integrated
infrastructure, with the goal of becoming a key driver of socio-economic growth
for Hai Phong and the wider Red River Delta. It is expected to contribute
around 3–4% of the city’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) by 2030,
rising to over 5% in the following years.

Under the development roadmap, planning work and detailed 1/2000-scale
construction plans for key subdivisions will be completed no later than 2026. From 2026 to 2030, authorities will focus on finalizing procedures and
implementing investment and construction projects.

Between 2031 and 2035, the zone is expected to complete its
socio-economic infrastructure, accelerate urbanization, and develop into a
smart, green urban area with high-quality services, while continuing to attract
investment in priority sectors.

VnEconomy-Thanh Xuân