Before merging with Hai Phong, where was Hai Duong on the regional development map?

Panoramic view of Hai Duong city (Hai Duong province) located on Highway 5. This locality has a strategic location on the economic axis of Hanoi - Hai Phong - Quang Ninh, about 70km from Noi Bai international airport and less than 90 minutes from Lach Huyen deep-water seaport (Hai Phong).

Playing an important role as a logistics gateway to the North, since July 1, the only class I urban area of Hai Duong and other localities in the province have officially merged into Hai Phong.

According to the National Assembly Resolution, the new commune-level government (both Hai Duong and Hai Phong) will begin operating, and the new provincial apparatus will officially launch no later than September 15, 2025. In the photo, the gateway to Hai Duong City at the roundabout connecting the Hanoi - Hai Phong expressway.

In recent years, Hai Duong City has made a strong transformation when urban space has been expanded, technical infrastructure, economic and social infrastructure have been given attention in a synchronous manner. Since 2023, Hai Duong City has focused on building infrastructure to create a new look, overcoming difficulties in capital and site clearance.

The city has completed important projects such as Vo Van Kiet Avenue; renovated and upgraded 600m of Vu Cong Dan Street; and resolutely implemented comprehensive development projects. In addition, wards and communes have also completed the construction of traffic infrastructure systems and commune-level police headquarters.

According to the Hai Duong Provincial Statistics Office, the socio-economic indicators in 2024 show that the province's economic growth will rank 6th in the country and 3rd in the Red River Delta. Hai Duong city alone plays an important and large role in the province's total product.

One of the outstanding projects in recent years is the Eastern Cultural Center, built since 2020 with a total investment of about 648 billion VND. The project has a construction area of over 4,500m², a scale of 4 floors and 1 basement, attic, next to a synchronously connected square, with a capacity of up to 19,000 people.

The architecture of the building is inspired by the mandarin's hat, imbued with the culture of Hai Duong - a symbol of the tradition of studiousness in the East.

Hai Duong has many urban works, landscape highlights, eye-catching. One of them is Thong Nhat Square in the city center. Surrounded by main roads such as Nguyen Luong Bang, Pham Hong Thai and Tran Hung Dao. The square includes a large paved surface, green grass, combined with a system of trees, flower beds and fountains.

The green space highlight of Hai Duong city is Bach Dang lake with an area of about 205,760 m² - the largest natural lake in Hai Duong province.

The lake is surrounded by weeping willows and ancient trees, creating a poetic and peaceful scene, bringing fresh air and cool scenery to the city's residents.

Independence Square and Tam Giang intersection, 1,380 square meters wide, located in Nguyen Trai, Quang Trung, and Tran Hung Dao wards, are at the intersection of five streets, including Ho Chi Minh Boulevard, Pham Hong Thai, Tran Hung Dao, Hoang Hoa Tham, and Hong Quang streets. At the beginning of the year, the People's Committee of Hai Duong City decided to invest in building a symbol here to create a highlight for the urban landscape. Previously, a symbol had been installed at this intersection since 2019, but it was damaged and collapsed due to storm Yagi in September 2024.

In recent years, Hai Duong has seen the emergence of a number of new urban areas with modern and aesthetic designs thanks to investments in the construction of public spaces and architectural works. Three of these highlights are the ecological urban area along the Thai Binh River (Ecorivers, in the photo), the Phu Quy urban area, and the new urban area south of Hai Duong City.

At this time, the real estate market in Hai Duong City is entering a period of strong recovery and transformation, continuing the positive changes of 2024. Accordingly, this place is ranked in the top 20 real estate markets worth investing in with abundant supply (1,586 hectares of commercial land and 5,800 social housing units).

Completed projects have contributed to changing the urban appearance here, becoming a destination for sightseeing and entertainment for people inside and outside the province. In the photo, Dong Nam Cuong flower garden in Hai Tan ward is several thousand square meters wide, with walking paths, stone benches and miniature landscapes for taking photos. The project is suitable for walking purposes and organizations are not allowed to organize large events or commercial services here.

The small bridge named Welco of Welco Vietnam Technology Factory, An Phat Industrial Park connects Ecorivers urban area.

On June 16, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, on behalf of the National Assembly Standing Committee, signed and issued Resolution No. 1669/NQ-UBTVQH15 on the arrangement of commune-level administrative units of Hai Phong City in 2025.

According to the resolution, after the arrangement, Hai Phong City (after merging with Hai Duong province and Hai Phong City) has 114 commune-level administrative units, including 67 communes, 45 wards and 2 special zones (Cat Hai special zone and Bach Long Vi special zone).

Of which, there are 43 communes and 21 wards after rearranging from 207 communes, wards and towns of Hai Duong province at present and 24 communes, 24 wards and 2 special zones after rearranging 167 communes, wards and towns of Hai Phong city at present.

This Resolution comes into force from the date of its adoption.

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