VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam on March 16 called on Hai Phong, the largest port city in northern Vietnam, to upgrade its growth model toward productivity, science, technology and innovation in order to sustain strong economic expansion in the coming years.

VOV.VN - With a logistics market valued at an estimated US$70–80 billion, over 45,000 logistics enterprises including more than 5,000 international freight forwarders, Vietnam is emerging as a strong contender to become ASEAN’s next logistics hub.

Toan Phat Logistics Joint Stock Company (TPL) based in Tay Ninh signed a strategic alliance with Japan’s Kawanishi Warehouse Co., Ltd and MOL Logistics Co., Ltd, a member of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, on September 18 to create the Mekong Logistics Hub, designed to pioneer a closed-loop and cold-chain system in Vietnam.

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has proposed establishing an integrated air logistics centre and non-tariff zone at Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai province with the aim of turning it into a regional cargo gateway.

Minister of Public Security Gen. Luong Tam Quang has expressed his hope that US logistics giant FedEx will continue its active contribution to two-way trade and aviation security cooperation, making Vietnam a key logistics hub in ASEAN and across Asia.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam affirmed his support for FedEx to expand its operations in Vietnam, particularly in key areas such as infrastructure, services, and transportation, during his meeting in Hanoi on February 25 with Frederick Smith, founder and executive chairman of the firm.

VOV.VN - With an annual growth rate of 14% to 16%, along with geographical and natural advantages, Vietnam possesses outstanding opportunities compared to the wider region to become a logistics hub moving forward.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Laos always place great importance on and give the highest priority to consolidating and strengthening the close relationship, special solidarity, and comprehensive co-operation that exists between the two countries.