Northern Hai Phong port city recorded impressive growth in the first five months of this year, with total seaport services revenue hit over VND3.16 trillion ($124 million), up 17.08% year-on-year, according to the city’s Statistics Office.

Total amount of cargo via the city's seaports reached 62.143 million TTQ, surging 9.56% compared to the same period last year.

Production of some key industries posted high growth in the five-month period, including computer and components up 134.41% year-on-year; wood products 41.3%; ship building 35.77% and household electronic products 31.28%.

Total retail sales of consumer goods and services reached over VND75.5 trillion ($2.96 billion), soaring 13.91% year-on-year.

The city’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the five months rose 3.28% year-on-year.