Hai Phong urged to boost maritime economic development

President Sang made the statement during a meeting with Hai Phong city’s leaders on July 22.

After hearing the city’s report on the city’s socio-economic situation and suggestions to central agencies, President Sang urged the city to re-organize vocational training institutions to improve human resources’ capacity to help deepen its economic development.

He said that as the city’s budget was limited and competitiveness of several businesses was still weak, Hai Phong city should allocate human resources more appropriately and seek other supplementary resources.

Regarding supports to the city’s key projects, President Sang suggested the city take advantage of social involvement, especially from private businesses.

He also praised Hai Phong city’s efforts in maintaining security and order, impressing investors.

According to Secretary of the Hai Phong municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Thanh, the city’s GDP rose by 7.2% for the first half of this year; the number of tourists visiting the city increased by 7.1% and US$637 million of foreign direct investment was attracted.

                                                                                                                            By Vien Nhu