On May 13, 2024, Mr. Le Trung Kien, Member of the Standing Committee of the Hai Phong City Party Committee and Head of the Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority, met with a delegation from Shangyu District, Zhejiang Province, China, and Wolong Group, led by Mr. Jin Jinfu, the District Chief. During the meeting, Mr. Le shared Hai Phong's recent socio-economic development and investment attraction efforts, encouraging Shangyu to attract businesses in electronics, logistics, and related services to invest in Hai Phong. He emphasized the city's commitment to providing favorable conditions for foreign businesses and also suggested expanding collaboration with universities in Hai Phong for high-quality human resource training.
The Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority and Shangyu District signed a letter of intent for cooperation based on mutual benefits, with a focus on economic, cultural, educational, and healthcare exchanges.
In a separate visit, a delegation from the Tangtu area of Nanning, Guangxi Province, China, attended the Red Phoenix Flower Festival in Hai Phong on the same day. The delegation met with leaders from the Ngo Quyen District of Hai Phong to discuss potential cooperation. The two districts, which share similarities and potential for collaboration, signed a memorandum of understanding earlier in April 2024. Ngo Quyen hopes to further strengthen its relationship with Tangtu and encourage businesses from Tangtu to explore investment opportunities in the district.