In the context of the country entering a new phase with aspirations for breakthroughs, Hai Phong City has reaffirmed its pioneering role through specific and decisive actions. On April 10, 2026, the Hai Phong City People's Committee officially issued Plan No. 121/KH-UBND regarding the implementation of support policies prescribed in the Government's Decree No. 20/2026/ND-CP. This document realizes the National Assembly's special mechanisms and policies dedicated to developing the private economy in the Port City, promising to create a new "vitality" for the local business community and household businesses.
Specific Legal Framework and Strategic Vision
Plan 121 is built on a solid legal foundation from the National Assembly's Resolution No. 198/2025/QH15 on special mechanisms and policies for private economic development in Hai Phong and the Government's Decree No. 20/2026/ND-CP dated January 15, 2026. The issuance of this plan is not merely an administrative task but reflects the strategic vision of city leaders in transforming the growth model, using the private economy as a vital driver.
The core purpose of the plan is the timely and synchronized implementation of specific mechanisms to create a favorable, transparent, and equal investment and business environment for all economic sectors. The city expects that through these support policies, the competitiveness of enterprises, household businesses, and individual business people will be significantly enhanced, strongly promoting innovation and digital transformation.
Four Key Task Groups: Comprehensive and Profound
According to the detailed list in the Appendix attached to the Plan, the city will focus on 10 main tasks (divided into 4 major groups) to ensure the policy comes to life most effectively:
- Communication and Policy Dissemination: For all citizens to know and understand The city identifies communication as the first "key" to success. The Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism is assigned to lead and coordinate with press agencies, the City E-Portal, and the VCCI Coastal Branch to conduct extensive communication about Decree 20 and the City Plan. This task requires regular implementation, integrated into conferences, seminars, and specialized training sessions to ensure every business, from large corporations to individual households, understands their rights and the support access process.
- Breakthroughs in Land Access and Production Premises This is the most direct "untie-the-knot" policy group for businesses. Hai Phong will perform a comprehensive review of land funds, business premises, and infrastructure in industrial zones and clusters.
- Transparency: The City People's Committee Office is responsible for publicly announcing investment support principles, criteria, and norms on the E-Portal; specifically, the land area in industrial zones and technology incubators reserved for high-tech, SMEs, and innovative startups to lease or sub-lease.
- Financial Reimbursement Mechanism: A special point in the plan is the appraisal and reimbursement process for supported land sub-lease reductions. The Department of Finance and City Tax will coordinate to offset this amount against land rent due or perform direct reimbursement from the state budget.
- Tax Incentives and Direct Financial Support The City Tax Authority plays the leading role in guiding taxpayers to implement tax incentive policies according to new regulations. Concurrently, the city will provide free digital platforms and shared accounting software for small, micro-enterprises, and household businesses to help standardize management and reduce operating costs.
- Human Resource Training and Promoting Innovation To build a contingent of entrepreneurs with modern knowledge, Hai Phong will organize free training services in corporate governance, accounting, tax, and human resources. This task is performed annually for small/micro-businesses and individual business people to help them stand firm and develop in an internationally competitive environment.
Decentralization of Responsibility and Enhancing the Role of Leaders
To ensure the plan is effective, the City People's Committee has assigned specific tasks to each level and sector with requirements for transparency and efficiency:
- Department of Finance: Acts as the focal agency, synthesizing annual funding needs to report to the City People's Committee for submission to the People's Council for budget approval.
- Specialized Departments: Must proactively issue guiding documents and optimal solutions for their respective sectors.
- Commune People's Committee: This level is closest to the people and businesses. The Chairman of the Commune People's Committee is directly responsible for implementing policies for local household businesses and proposing annual support budget allocations.
- City Inspectorate: Assigned to propose inspections and strictly handle violations during the implementation of support policies.
The Partnership of the Business Community
The plan clearly outlines the responsibilities of beneficiaries. Enterprises and household businesses must provide timely and accurate information and are legally responsible for the authenticity of that information. The city requires beneficiaries to fulfill commitments and allocate reciprocal resources to maximize the effectiveness of State support. Organizations like VCCI and Business Associations are also called upon to mobilize social resources to support their members.
Aspiration for a New Growth Pole
The issuance of Plan 121 in early Q2/2026 demonstrates the spirit of "Proactive execution, promoting momentum" that Hai Phong is aiming for. With a clear roadmap—from land fund reviews in Q2/2026 to public information disclosure in Q3/2026 and finalizing public asset lease lists in Q4/2026—Hai Phong is creating a perfect "runway" for the private economy to take off. These specific policies will help Hai Phong businesses not only overcome immediate difficulties but also reach an international level, contributing to the general prosperity of the city and the country. During implementation, units are encouraged to proactively propose adjustments to ensure policies stay close to the reality of practice.