Attending the ceremony were Politburo Member, President Luong Cuong. Attending were Mr. Truong Tan Sang - former Member of the Politburo, former President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, former Member of the Politburo, former Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; Do Van Chien - Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Fatherland Front Committee, Central mass organizations, Chairman of the Central Committee of Vietnam Fatherland Front; Tran Luu Quang, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Policy Department, Central Strategy, former Secretary of Hai Phong City Party Committee; Mai Van Chinh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister; Vu Hong Thanh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly; Nguyen Dinh Khang, Member of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor and representatives of leaders of ministries, central agencies, leaders of Hai Phong City through periods, leaders of Hai Duong province and other provinces and cities.
Hai Phong welcomes the noble title - Heroic City
On May 13,55 it entered national history, witnessing the event of Hai Phong as well as the entire North being completely liberated, ending nearly 100 years of domination by French colonialism. After 70 years of construction and development, Hai Phong is gradually affirming its role as the economic locomotive of the Northern coastal region, the largest seaport center in the North, and an important international trade gateway connecting with the world.
In particular, for more than 5 years of implementing Resolution 45 of the Politburo, Hai Phong has achieved many outstanding results, always in the top group of the country in many ways. In 2024, Hai Phong was honored to top the 3rd ranking of prestigious indicators on administrative reform, improving the business investment environment including provincial competition index, administrative reform index and people's satisfaction index for the service of state administrative agencies.
Hai Phong reached the top 5 of the largest economic scale in the country in 2024 and maintained the growth rate of GRDP two continuous numbers for 10 years. The state budget revenue for the first time surpassed the 100,000 billion dong landmark by 2022 and continued to maintain a high growth momentum so far. In the last 4 years (2021-2024), the city has always been among the 5 localities to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country.
At the ceremony, President Luong Cuong presented the decision to confer the title of "Heroic City" to the Party Committee, government and people of Hai Phong City for their outstanding and comprehensive achievements, making a great contribution to the cause of building Socialism and defending the Fatherland.
President Luong Cuong congratulated and appreciated the achievements, results and great contributions in the cause of national independence struggle; As in the renovation, construction and development of the country and firmly defending the Socialist Republic of Vietnam of the Party Committee, authorities, people and armed forces in Hai Phong city in the past 70 years.
On a solid foundation and important achievements after 70 years of liberation, Hai Phong has a great chance to become a leading city in the cause of industrialization and modernization on par with typical cities in Asia; contributing to the whole country confidently entering a new era - the era of strong and prosperous development of the nation.
The President suggested that the Party Committee, the authorities, the army and the people of Hai Phong focus on promoting the achievements, the achievements, solidarity, high unity, taking advantage of all opportunities and opportunities, overcoming all difficulties and challenges, constantly striving to rise up. In particular, continue to focus on leading and directing the work of building the Party and the political system streamlined, strong, effective and effective. The city proactively reviews the planning, promoting the advantage of Hai Phong as the "main door to the sea" of the North, the modern marine economic center, the economic connection center - the development driving force of the Red River Delta and the Northern region.
The President also suggested that Hai Phong City focus on building hard infrastructure and soft infrastructure in digital transformation; especially attach importance to investing in science, technology and innovation, promoting the application of digital technology in all industries and fields; aiming to build Hai Phong into a city of innovation and startups.
The city continues to focus on unblocking and maximizing all social resources to make Hai Phong a center for education - training; health, science - technology of the Northern coastal region; strengthening national defense and security, promoting foreign affairs...
The largest festival ever held
After the ceremony to receive the title, Hai Phong City organized the art program "Hai Phong - 70 years of belief and aspiration to" open the Flower Flower Festival of Red - Hai Phong 2025. The special art program includes 3 chapters: "Hai Phong - Dia Loi Nhan Kiet"; "The song Trung Dung, determined to win"; and "Hai Phong - Faith and aspiration to reach out", depicting the important historical marks of Hai Phong from ancient times, undergoing the construction and defense of the Fatherland to this day.
The program has the participation of famous artists, singers and more than 1,000 professional artists and actors from theaters, central and city art troupes, and non-professional actors from schools in Hai Phong City. The program ended with high-altitude fireworks displays at 6 locations in the city. Hai Phong City also arranged modern LED sound and light screens at 6 fireworks display locations to serve the live broadcast of the ceremony and the largest art program ever.
