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The intersection of industry and the sea: How did Haiphong become Vietnam's manufacturing powerhouse?
On the map of Vietnam, the city of Haiphong is like a bright pearl, shining at the intersection of industry and the ocean. As the third largest city in Vietnam, Haiphong is the main port city in the Red River Delta. It has a long history of economic development and a strong industrial base. All of this is closely related to its geographical location and policy promotion.
Haiphong has been considered an important economic center since the French Indochina period and remains an industrial powerhouse in northern Vietnam.
In the long course of history, coastal defense has played an important role since ancient times. During the imperial era, it was the site of many legendary battles; and with the French conquest, Haiphong was established as one of the main cities in French Indochina in 1888, which undoubtedly paved the way for subsequent industrialization.
Geographical advantages and industrial development
Haiphong is located at the mouth of the Long Kha River and is a coastal city in northern Vietnam. Its convenient sea and land transportation has made it a focus for attracting investment and promoting trade. According to the latest data, Haiphong's industrial area covers thousands of hectares. On this basis, Haiphong's manufacturing industry has gradually grown and become a major industrial center in the country.
Haiphong aims to become Vietnam's largest commercial center and is currently the headquarters of the Vietnam People's Navy.
Diversified industrial structure
Hai Phong's industrial structure is quite diverse, covering both light and heavy industries. The main products include fish sauce, beer, tobacco, textiles, etc. With the advancement of technology, Haiphong's shipbuilding, steel pipe and plastic pipe industries have also developed rapidly, injecting vitality into the city's economic growth. According to data, between 2000 and 2007, Hai Phong's industrial sector created 112,600 industrial jobs.
Coastal Defence Development Policy
The Hai Phong Municipal Government actively promotes land development and industrial investment, which are crucial to the city's economic growth. Vietnam's manufacturing industry continues to expand, especially with the impetus of foreign investment, and Haiphong has become an important part of the global supply chain. The government plans to increase Hai Phong's revenue to more than VND8 trillion by 2020, a goal that will accelerate the city's transformation into an economic center.
Vietnam's provincial competitiveness index's evaluation of Haiphong in 2023 showed its advantages in "labor policy" and "time cost".
Future prospects of coastal defense
With the rapid economic development, Haiphong's transportation facilities are also constantly improving. The convenient transportation network will provide strong support for commercial activities. With continued progress in the coming years, Haiphong will not only attract more capital inflows, but also have the potential to further enhance its competitiveness in the global market.
The integration of the ocean and industry in Haiphong not only shapes the unique charm of this city, but also drives Vietnam's economy to a higher level. Looking to the future, can this city become a true manufacturing center in Vietnam and thus change the country's economic landscape?
