Scientific conference '70 years of construction and development of Hai Phong'

Attending the workshop were Mr. Le Tien Chau - Secretary of Hai Phong City Party Committee; Prof. Dr. Phung Huu Phu, former Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department, former Vice Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council; Le Anh Quan - Permanent Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee; Tran Thi Hoang Mai - Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism co-chaired and directed the workshop and leaders of central ministries, branches, experts, scientists , researchers...

Workshop "70 years of building and developing Hai Phong - Achievements and aspirations to rise up"

In his opening speech, Mr. Le Tien Chau emphasized that the workshop is an important occasion to look back on the historical journey, to acknowledge the great achievements that the Party Committee, army and people of Hai Phong City have achieved in the past 70 years. This is also an opportunity to point out the shortcomings and challenges and identify solutions and orientations to help Hai Phong develop rapidly and sustainably in the new period.

From rich practice and valuable lessons, the Secretary of the Hai Phong City Party Committee proposed that the workshop focus on discussing and comprehensively and deeply evaluating the city's construction and development process; affirming creative and effective models and methods; clarifying the role and contribution of Hai Phong to the overall development of the country - especially in the context of merging with Hai Duong province; and at the same time proposing groups of breakthrough solutions, mechanisms and specific policies for the City after the merger.

Mr. Le Tien Chau - Secretary of Hai Phong City Party Committee delivered the opening speech at the workshop.

The comments at the workshop have clarified the potentials and development advantages of Hai Phong in the current period, while adding many new perspectives and new issues, especially in the development of seaport economy.

The presentations also emphasized the typical spiritual values ​​of Hai Phong people - solidarity, loyalty, dynamism, creativity - as core elements creating endogenous strength, contributing to protecting, building and developing the "Courageous - Determined to Win" Port City in the era of national growth.

Many researchers and scientists, based on their research results, have proposed to Hai Phong City good and feasible policies that can be applied in practice to develop the potential and advantages of the City as solutions to develop Hai Phong after merging with Hai Duong province.

With its area and population doubling, Hai Phong City is facing a new opportunity to become the third largest growth pole and move towards the second position in the country in the future. However, to achieve this goal, Hai Phong must face many challenges in urban management, regional infrastructure connectivity, private enterprise development, and improving the quality of human resources.

Prof. Dr. Phung Huu Phu - former Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department, former Vice Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council spoke at the Workshop.

Delegates also proposed many breakthrough solutions, such as innovating the growth model based on science and technology, digital economy, strong investment in strategic infrastructure, regional transportation and seaports. In particular, the workshop also suggested initiatives from successful models in the world such as Singapore, Seoul, Shanghai, Shenzhen, etc. to find an approach suitable to the conditions of Vietnam and Hai Phong.

Standing Vice Chairman of Hai Phong City People's Committee Le Anh Quan affirmed that in order to continue to maintain its position and make an important mark in the journey to realize the nation's aspirations, Hai Phong will firmly orientate to create a favorable investment and business environment for domestic and foreign investors. The city will focus on developing areas with strengths such as trade, seaports and logistics, marine tourism; promote startups and innovation as the main driving force for the development of green economy, circular economy and environmentally friendly industry.

Mr. Le Anh Quan - Vice Chairman of Hai Phong City People's Committee delivered a concluding speech at the workshop.

Along with that, Hai Phong will develop harmoniously between economy and culture - society, improve the quality of people's lives, strengthen national defense - security; strive to become a livable city, a learning city, a green, civilized, modern port city and a reliable destination for large domestic and international investors.

Minh Phong

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/hoi-thao-khoa-hoc-70-nam-xay-dung-va-phat-trien-hai-phong-2400160.html