(Haiphong.gov.vn) - Towards the 70th Anniversary of Hai Phong's Traditional Day of Foreign Affairs, on the afternoon of March 18, Hai Phong Department of Foreign Affairs organized a Program to connect […]
(Haiphong.gov.vn) - Towards the 70th Anniversary of Hai Phong's Foreign Affairs Tradition Day, on the afternoon of March 18, the Hai Phong Department of Foreign Affairs organized a program to connect businesses and the Hai Phong foreign community in 2025.
Program Overview.
Participating in the program were Mr. Kees Van Baar, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Vietnam; Leaders of Departments and branches: Department of Foreign Affairs, City Party Committee Office, City People's Committee Office, Department of Industry and Trade, Department of Finance, Hai Phong Economic Zone Management Board and representatives of Foreign Business Associations, Foreigners Association: European Business Association in Vietnam (EuroCham), Dutch Business Association in Vietnam, Japanese Business Association in Vietnam - Hai Phong branch, Korean Business Association in Hai Phong, Association of Chinese Business Representatives in Hai Phong, Lien Sichuan - Chongqing Business Association in the Northern Region, Taiwanese Trade Association of Hai Phong City, foreigner associations in Hai Phong.
Delegates attending the Program.
The program is organized with the desire to share and capture the thoughts and aspirations of foreign businesses and the foreign community in Hai Phong. Thereby demonstrating the city government's concern and companionship with businesses and the international citizen community in Hai Phong; Actively create a cohesive and friendly environment between domestic and foreign business associations and the foreign community, aiming to build an international city of Hai Phong.
In addition, this activity also aims to maintain close relationships with foreign business associations and expatriate associations, discuss and propose proposals to help the city effectively handle problems arising in social life, building trust and peace of mind for investors; brings a good, trustworthy impression of Hai Phong city to embassies, international organizations, investors as well as foreign tourists.
Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Thi My Dung gave the opening speech of the Program.
In her opening speech of the Program, Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Thi My Dung said: Hai Phong is currently on a strong development path, constantly improving its competitiveness and deeply integrating with the regional and world economy. The city is not only an important international trade gateway but also an attractive destination for foreign investors. In the city, there are currently 1,040 FDI projects with a total valid registered investment capital of over 34.5 billion USD from investors from 38 countries and territories. In recent years, the foreign business community and foreigners living and working in Hai Phong have increasingly grown in both scale and role in the city's socio-economic life. There are currently over 18,000 citizensForeigners from 101 countries and territories are living and working in Hai Phong. The cohesive business community and the foreign community living and working in the friendly city, deeply integrating with the city's social life, contribute to creating the image of Hai Phong as an open, friendly and livable city.
Mr. Kees Van Baar, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Vietnam, spoke at the Program.
Business representatives speak at the Program.
Connection activities between foreign businesses, between foreign businesses and other organizations and local governments and businesses of the city have created a dynamic, shared business ecosystem for development. At the same time, promoting Hai Phong's image to the world, connecting international partners, supporting the city government in organizing foreign missions, and programs to expand cooperation in the fields of education, health, culture, trade and investment. In addition to economic activities, businesses and the foreign community in Hai Pham have made significant contributions to the city's charity, education, health and environmental protection programs. Some associations and individualsThanks to foreigners who have joined hands to help children in difficult circumstances, helpless elderly people, campaigns to improve public health, overcome the consequences of Typhoon No. 3 Yagi... and many other meaningful jobs, thereby affirming that the foreign community has become one of the important residential communities of Hai Phong city.
Representatives of industries and units spoke at the Program.
Hai Phong city government is committed to continuing to create the most favorable investment environment, constantly improving business support policies and improving the quality of public services. In addition, the city pays special attention to improving the quality of life of the foreign community, ensuring social safety, improving infrastructure and quality of healthcare and education, improving the green - clean - beautiful living environment and strengthening connections with local authorities to promptly support and resolve issues related to the legal rights and interests of foreigners in the city./.
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