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Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has just signed Decision No. 423/QD-TTg dated March 11, 2026 approving the task of General Planning of Hai Phong city until 2050, vision to 2075 (Planning). Download The Prime Minister approved the task of General Planning of Hai Phong city to 2050, vision to 2075. The goal of the Plan is to build and develop Hai Phong into a modern, smart, coastal urban area with pervasive appeal and international competitiveness; balanced development between economy - society - environment; is a model of sustainable urban development governance with identity, resource protection and adaptation to climate change. At the same time, concretizing the development orientations of Hai Phong city in the national and regional socio-economic development strategy; serve as an important legal basis for urban and rural planning management; planning policies, creating development driving forces; as a basis for establishing and adjusting general plans, subdivision plans, detailed plans, urban development programs and construction investment management according to plans. Besides, creating a spatial and infrastructure foundation for the development of urban areas, centers of culture, marine economy, high-tech industry, innovation, digital transformation and green transformation; Improve regional connectivity capacity, national and international connectivity. Total planned natural area is about 3,194.72 km2. According to approval, the planning scope is the entire administrative boundary of Hai Phong city after the merger (according to Resolution No. 1669/NQ-UBTVQH15 dated June 16, 2025 of the National Assembly Standing Committee) and related marine space areas according to current provisions of law. includes 114 commune-level administrative units. The total planned natural area is about 3,194.72 km2 (according to Resolution No. 202/2025/QH15 dated June 12, 2025 of the National Assembly on the arrangement of provincial-level administrative units), including the mainland, coastal island areas and sea islands. Regarding population size, it is expected that by 2040, the total population size of the entire city is about 6.50 - 6.80 million people (of which the actual permanent population is about: 5.20 - 5.50 million people). It is expected that by 2050, the total population of the city will be about 8.50 - 9.50 million people (of which the actual permanent population is about 7.50 - 8.00 million people). Regarding land scale, it is forecast that construction land for the entire urban area (not including land for large-scale infrastructure projects) by 2040 is about 100,000 - 120,000 hectares; By 2050, it will be about 160,000 - 180,000 hectares. 8 key requirements for planningThe decision sets out 8 key requirements for general planning as follows:1. Research to develop Hai Phong city in close association with provinces and cities in the Northern driving force region, the Red River Delta and Hanoi Capital region; clarify Hai Phongs role as a growth pole, marine economic center, international trade gateway of the region. At the same time, spatial and infrastructure organization orientation ensures the promotion of the role of regional connectivity, enhancing complementarity and functional assignment between Hai Phong and large urban areas in the region.2. Review and evaluate the implementation of approved plans; Identify legacy content, shortcomings, limitations and inappropriate issues in the context of new development and after merger of administrative units. Research to update and integrate policies and orientations of national planning, regional planning and related sectoral planning; organize space for synchronous development between the eastern and western areas of Hai Phong city.3. Research the development orientation of transport infrastructure and multi-modal transport hubs in economic driving areas, associated with the system of seaports, airports, national railways and water transportation networks. At the same time, clarify the role of the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway, Dong Anh - Gia Binh - Ha Long railway; Research urban railway networks, urban development models associated with public transportation (TOD) in key areas; Ensure synchronous connection with provinces in the Hanoi Capital region and the Red River Delta region in each phase.4. Research spatial development orientations for key areas of the city, focusing on reconstruction and embellishment of old urban areas and historical central areas, including the old eastern quarter (old Hai Phong city), the old western quarter (former Hai Duong city); Research the spatial organization and axis connecting ward clusters with the citys administrative center area. Besides, orient natural framework planning and urban - landscape design for riverside and coastal water surface spaces; clearly identify ecological conservation areas, transition buffer zones and controlled development areas, especially the Chi Linh - Con Son mountainous areas, Cat Ba archipelago, low-lying coastal areas and mangrove forest systems; orienting the urban spatial axis on both sides of the Cam River. Preserving and promoting urban architectural values; Research the relationship between marine space and the seaport system (Lach Huyen, Nam Do Son), tourism space andMarine ecological conservation areas.5. Research orientations for developing a network of industrial parks and clusters and logistics services in a modern, specialized direction, integrating with transport infrastructure and multi-modal transport hubs; Ensuring effective land use, environmental control and consistent with marine economic development strategy.6. Proposing models of concentrated agricultural development, clean agriculture, high-tech agriculture associated with specialty agricultural production areas; Orient the organization of rural residential space in accordance with the urbanization process, ensure sustainable livelihoods and preserve rural identity.7. Orientation for the de