The Hai Phong City People's Committee is urgently implementing Resolution No. 23/NQ-CP dated February 7, 2026, to concretize socio-economic and foreign affairs goals for the pivotal period of 2026.
A Positive Macroeconomic Context
Resolution No. 23 assesses that in January 2026, despite complex global fluctuations, the domestic economy achieved many outstanding results. According to the sources, macro-indicators were basically stable, with inflation controlled (CPI increased by 2.53%) and budget revenue reaching 14.7% of the estimate. Notably, foreign trade recorded a strong breakthrough with exports increasing by 29.7%, and realized FDI capital reached nearly $1.7 billion, an 11.3% increase over the same period last year. This serves as an important foundation for Hai Phong to confidently implement breakthrough goals in 2026.
Drastic City Direction Following the “06 Clears” Principle
To realize the Government's tasks, on February 10, 2026, the Hai Phong City People's Committee Office issued Document No. 1574/VP-TH urging departments to implement specific solutions. Following the direction of the Standing Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee, every task must be performed according to the 2026 motto: “Discipline and responsibility; proactive and effective; innovation and creativity; accelerating breakthroughs; sustainable growth”. Specifically, the assignment of tasks must ensure the “06 Clears” principle: clear people, clear work, clear authority, clear responsibility, clear time, and clear results. The City People's Committee assigned units to proactively review and propose solutions to the Department of Finance before February 12, 2026, for synthesis and reporting.
Focus Tasks in the Coming Period
Based on the Government's orientation, Hai Phong will focus on strategic task groups including:
- Promoting Transport Infrastructure: Focusing on completing procedures and accelerating the progress of key projects, especially the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway line.
- Foreign Affairs and International Integration: Stepping up economic diplomacy and proactively anticipating cooperation opportunities to attract foreign investment.
- Social Welfare: Ensuring the effective implementation of social security policies, especially preparing thoughtful conditions for the people to celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tết Bính Ngọ) safely and joyfully.
- Administrative Reform: Continuing to simplify procedures, improving the business investment environment, and promoting digital transformation through Project 06.
Breakthroughs in Foreign Affairs
As one of the pioneering agencies, the Hai Phong Department of Foreign Affairs has identified 10 key tasks for the year. Key highlights from the sources include:
- Expanding International Markets: Proactively connecting and expanding cooperation with potential partners in the EU, Middle East, and ASEAN.
- Economic and Technology Diplomacy: Focusing on technology and digital diplomacy to serve development, while anticipating investment in strategic infrastructure projects like railways, aviation, and logistics.
- City Branding: Implementing solutions to make Hai Phong a “Global Connection City” and a center for international events, while promoting the Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago World Natural Heritage.
- Attracting High-Quality Resources: Mobilizing overseas intellectuals and experts to support the city's development in science, technology, and innovation.
With close direction and high determination, Hai Phong is striving to create growth momentum and space right from the first quarter of 2026. These efforts aim to contribute to the successful fulfillment of the nation's socio-economic development goals.