The zone will span Thuong Hong, Nguyen Luong Bang, Bac Thanh Mien, Thanh Mien, Hai Hung and Binh Giang communes. Specific boundaries and the scale of each functional area will be defined in a construction master plan subject to approval by competent authorities.
The new political-administrative centre project of Haiphong City (Photo: Nguyen Duong).
According to the decision, the economic zone will include industrial parks and clusters, a comprehensive commercial and service area, a non tariff zone, a logistics service zone, a logistics centre and an innovation centre.
The primary objective is to maximise industrial and service development advantages, focusing on high tech and environmentally friendly industries aligned with Haiphong’s strengths. The plan also seeks to strengthen economic, trade and service connectivity with neighbouring localities and international partners.
Investment attraction and economic growth will be closely integrated with national defence and security requirements, as well as the preservation and promotion of historical and cultural heritage and social welfare.
The government aims to develop the zone with modern, synchronised infrastructure, positioning it as a driver of socio economic growth for Haiphong and the wider Red River Delta region. The zone is expected to contribute around 3 to 4 per cent of Haiphong’s gross regional domestic product by 2030 and more than 5 per cent thereafter.
The decision states that the zone will adopt transparent and business friendly policies while serving as a hub for high tech industry, innovation and modern urban and service development, with strong links to regional, national and international economic centres.
The development roadmap outlines three phases. During 2025-2026, authorities will complete the overall master plan and selected 1/2000 detailed construction plans for key sub zones.
From 2026 to 2030, procedures will be finalised and major investment and construction projects implemented. This period will also see the initial operation of completed projects and continued development of technical infrastructure, particularly in urban, industrial and service areas. Research and deployment of new production models within the zone will begin.
In the 2031-2035 period, the government aims to complete a modern and synchronised economic and social infrastructure system, accelerate urbanisation and shape a smart, green urban landscape with high quality services, while continuing to attract investment in priority sectors.
