From June 26 to 28, 2026, the Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority (HEZA) welcomed and hosted a working programme for a delegation from Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment during its visit to Vietnam to learn from Vietnam’s experience in developing policies to attract foreign investment. The delegation was led by Ms. Yanet Vazquez Valdes, Deputy Minister of Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, together with other members. Ms. Vuong Thi Minh Hieu, Deputy Director of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance, coordinated the reception and accompanied the delegation.
Reception activities for the Cuban delegation
On the afternoon of June 26, the delegation travelled from Ninh Binh to Hai Phong. Representatives of the Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority, led by Deputy Head Nguyen Thi Bich Dung, welcomed the delegation and created favourable conditions for it to begin its working programme in the city.
The delegation conducted a field survey at Hateco Hai Phong International Container Port (HHIT)
On June 27, the delegation conducted a field survey at Hateco Hai Phong International Container Port (HHIT), berths 5 and 6, and Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park and Non-Tariff Zone (Zone I). At HHIT, the delegation was introduced to the scale, operating capacity and modern logistics system of the Lach Huyen port cluster. At Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park, the delegation learned about the development model, technical infrastructure and operating mechanism of the non-tariff zone, gaining a practical understanding of Hai Phong’s industrial parks and seaports. Deputy Head Nguyen Thi Bich Dung of the Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority chaired the reception and working session with the delegation that day.
The delegation conducted a field survey at Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park and Non-Tariff Zone (Zone I)
On June 28, at the Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority’s headquarters at No. 9 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Head Pham Van Thiep chaired the official working session with the delegation. Representatives of the Department of External Relations, the municipal police and professional divisions of the Authority attended. At the session, the Authority introduced an overview of Hai Phong’s investment environment, potential and cooperation opportunities. The two sides exchanged and shared experience in attracting foreign investment, developing industrial parks and economic zones, the functions and duties of the local investment registration authority, investment procedures, and investment promotion and support activities in Hai Phong.
Head Pham Van Thiep of the Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority speaks at the working session
The visit and working programme of the delegation from Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment in Hai Phong took place in a friendly atmosphere, contributing to mutual understanding and promoting cooperation between the two sides in investment and the development of industrial parks and economic zones.
Ms. Yanet Vazquez Valdes, Deputy Minister of Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment
Ms. Vuong Thi Minh Hieu, Deputy Director of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance
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Source: Hai Phong Investment Promotion, Employment and Business Support Centre