Seaport development is considered one among advantages to attract foreign investment in Hai Phong. — Photo ndh.vn

HAI PHONG (Biz Hub) — The northern port city of Hai Phong has organised a conference in Tokyo this week to solicit investment.

Addressing the event, Le Thanh Son, deputy chairman of the Hai Phong People's Committee, said with advantages like skilled human resources and, especially, modern infrastructure, Hai Phong has become a trusted destination for many Vietnamese and foreign investors.

He promised the city would provide ideal conditions for investors.

A number of key infrastructure works are underway in Hai Phong, including the Lach Huyen international port, a Ha Noi-Hai Phong highway, the Cat Bi International Airport, and the Dinh Vu-Cat Hai Economic Zone.

Hai Phong has attracted FDI worth US$10.6 billion so far, with Japan topping the list of investors.

A similar conference is scheduled to be held in Osaka on October 9. — VNS