On the morning of 7/5/2025 in Hai Phong, Le Trung Kien, member of the Standing Committee of the Hai Phong City Party Committee and Head of the Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority (HEZA), received and worked with a delegation from the U.S. Embassy led by Stephen L. Green, Commercial Counselor. The meeting focused on strengthening economic and trade cooperation, resolving obstacles and promoting the Vietnam–U.S. partnership in the northern region.
Overview of the meeting
Le Trung Kien introduced Hai Phong’s notable achievements, including its leading position nationwide in the 2024 Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI), the Public Administration Reform Index (PAR Index) and the Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS). He emphasized the role of industrial parks and economic zones in attracting U.S. investment, with a focus on high-tech industry, logistics, smart urban development and ecotourism. Hai Phong hopes to receive support from the U.S. Embassy in partner connectivity, training, customs technology sharing and the application of international practices.
Le Trung Kien, Head of the Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority, speaks at the meeting.
During the discussion, the two sides focused on import-export mechanisms, customs and the origin of goods. Le Trung Kien affirmed the determination of the Vietnamese authorities, particularly Hai Phong, to rebalance trade with the United States through transparent customs-procedure reform, simplified origin-verification procedures and stronger data-sharing cooperation. These solutions aim to facilitate trade, with the hope that future U.S. reciprocal tariff policies on goods originating in Vietnam will be developed fairly and effectively. He also answered several questions from the delegation about procedures for issuing certificates of origin and controlling goods, demonstrating an open and responsible spirit.
Stephen L. Green, Commercial Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam, speaks at the meeting.
Stephen L. Green expressed his impression of Hai Phong’s dynamic development and efforts to improve its investment environment. He praised the city’s proactive clarification of trade mechanisms and affirmed that the visit was intended to explore opportunities for economic and trade cooperation and contribute to the sustainable development of the comprehensive Vietnam–U.S. partnership.
Leaders of the Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority and the delegation from the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam.
The meeting took place in an open and friendly atmosphere, marking an important step in cooperation between Hai Phong and U.S. partners toward sustainable economic development, trade balance and international integration.
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