Hai Phong port city in northern Vietnam is planning to establish a free trade zone (FTZ) within the Southern Coastal Economic Zone (EZ) and the Dinh Vu–Cat Hai EZ, local authorities have announced.

Spanning 6,292 hectares, the proposed FTZ will feature multiple functional areas, including a production zone, a port and logistics zone, a commercial and services zone, and other specialized areas in line with legal regulations.

The project will be rolled out in phases. From 2025 to 2030, the city will focus on completing the legal framework, developing infrastructure, and piloting special policies. Key investments will target port and logistics facilities as well as major transport links.

According to local authorities, the FTZ is expected to spur economic growth and further strengthen Hai Phong’s role as a leading seaport and industrial hub in Vietnam.