Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on September 24 urged Hai Phong city to continue renewing leadership and governance methods, improve the quality of its contingent of officials, focus on science and technology, innovation and digital transformation, and take concrete measures to achieve its 13% growth target in 2026.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said on May 14 that Hai Phong city’s police should remain a pillar of stability for businesses, investors, labourers and tourists, while taking the lead in building a safe, stable and transparent environment.

The Red Flamboyant Flower Festival - Hai Phong 2026 officially opened on the evening of May 8 as Hai Phong City celebrated the 71st anniversary of Hai Phong Liberation Day (May 13, 1955–May 13, 2026) and marked the first festival season held within the space and stature of the newly expanded city.

The documents of the 14th National Party Congress emphasise the task of vigorously developing the cultural industry and cultural services to better meet the people’s demand for cultural enjoyment, affirming that investment in culture is investment in the sustainable development of the country and the future of the nation.

Party General Secretary To Lam led a working delegation from the Party Central Committee to work with the Executive Committee of the Hai Phong Municipal Party Committee on March 16.

The documents of the 14th National Party Congress clearly set out the requirement to effectively implement the National Target Programme on Healthcare, Population and Development, ensuring that all citizens have access to quality primary healthcare services and receive free health check-ups at least once a year.

Cat Ba Island in Hai Phong city is now undergoing transformation towards sustainable green tourism development. Modern and environmentally friendly transport services bring visitors to beautiful beaches nestled against majestic rocky mountains and lush green forests. A variety of rich tour options allow travellers to feel as though they are living in a dreamlike land.

The People's Committee of Hai Phong city has allocated 40 billion VND (1.5 million USD) from the Natural Disaster Prevention Fund to support Dak Lak province which has been severely hit by recent floods.

The Hai Phong Party Committee has identified one of its strategic breakthrough targets for the 2025–2030 term to transform Hai Phong into a regional and international centre for marine, cultural, and heritage tourism.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the ground-breaking ceremony for Tan Trao Industrial Park (IP) infrastructure development project (first phase) and Hai Phong liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled thermal power plant in the northern port city of Hai Phong on September 26, two flagship projects celebrating the first municipal Party Congress for the 2025-2030 tenure.

Hai Phong is resolutely implementing Politburo Resolution 57-NQ/TW, mobilising the entire political system, the business community, innovative start-ups, and the public in a concerted effort to transform the city into a modern, smart, and sustainable industrial hub by 2030.

The 15th National Assembly adopted six resolutions related to infrastructure, Hai Phong city, 2023 state budget settlement, and the laws on organisation of People's Court and People's Procuracy during its 9th session on June 27.

With great potential and value on sea and islands, Hai Phong has been selected as the host of the first Vietnam Sea and Island Folklore Festival, which will be held on April 28-29.