On January 21, Hai Phong City Department of Industry and Trade organized a conference to summarize the work in 2025, deploy tasks for 2026 and award the titles "People's Artisan", "Excellent Artisan". Vice Chairman of Hai Phong City People's Committee Hoang Minh Cuong attended and directed the conference.
According to Hai Phong Department of Industry and Trade, in 2025, the industrial production index (IIP) in 2025 is estimated to increase by 15.11%. The industrial structure has shifted strongly to depth with the proportion of processing and manufacturing industries in GRDP reaching 44.4%; the value of high-tech industrial products accounts for 61.5%. Trade and import-export activities continue to be outstanding bright spots. Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue increased by 15.17%, exceeding the set plan. Export turnover increased by 8.5% compared to the previous year. In addition to economic results, the Department of Industry and Trade has effectively advised on the establishment of 6 new industrial clusters, promoted administrative reform and supported businesses to remove difficulties after mergers...
In 2026, Hai Phong's Industry and Trade sector sets a target to expect the IIP index to increase by 15.5%, striving to increase by 16%. Total retail sales of goods and service revenue are expected to reach 427,880 billion VND. Export turnover is expected to reach 52 billion USD. Import turnover is expected to reach 43 billion USD; Identifying key tasks to implement the Vietnam Logistics Service Development Strategy for the period 2025-2035; completing the Project to make Hai Phong a modern international logistics center...
Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Hoang Minh Cuong praised the efforts of the Industry and Trade sector in 2025, and at the same time requested that in 2026, the sector should focus on breakthrough solutions to complete the set goals, improve the IIP index, not to disrupt the energy supply chain and well implement the task of digital transformation, administrative reform to serve people and businesses best; Request the sector to focus on promoting sustainable industrial growth, improving the production capacity of processing, manufacturing and high-tech industries; promptly grasp and remove difficulties for businesses in terms of market, capital, labor, investment procedures; develop quarterly and industry-specific growth scenarios, assign specific responsibilities to ensure the completion of IIP goals. Accelerate the progress of infrastructure investment in industrial clusters, improve the efficiency of attracting secondary projects...
At the conference, authorized by the President, city leaders awarded the title "People's Artisan" to 2 individuals; awarded the title "Excellent Artisan" in 2025 to 3 individuals.
Also on this occasion, the Chairman of the City People's Committee awarded certificates of merit to 3 collectives, 6 individuals, and 13 businesses. The Director of the Department of Industry and Trade awarded certificates of merit to many collectives, individuals and businesses with outstanding achievements and positive contributions to the cause of building and developing the Industry and Trade sector in 2025.
