Eight terminals have been added to the list of those at seaports in Vietnam, raising the total to 286.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked relevant ministries, agencies and the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau to develop the seaport and logistics system at Cai Mep – Thi Vai area to meet regional standards by 2030 towards becoming a world-class seaport hub in the world by 2045.

VOV.VN - As a tourist city and a hub of the nation’s marine economy, a gateway to the East-West economic corridor, and a liveable city, Da Nang must strive to become a special city moving forward.

VOV.VN - Phu My town in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province has attracted 261 projects totally capitalized at over US$16.3 billion across nine industrial zones, according to local authorities.

VOV.VN - With Phu Quoc district poised to become the country’s first island city from March 1 following its recognition as a new city in Kien Giang province, let’s discover the city before it becomes an important national landmark.

Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Nhat has emphasised the need to give priority to developing key seaports and seaport clusters in the next ten years.

VOV.VN - A joint venture enterprise has been established in Laos recently to increase cooperation on maritime transport between Laos and Vietnam.

Vietnam’s seaports handled an estimated over 689 million tonnes of cargo this year, up 4% annually, reported the Vietnam Maritime Administration.

The volume of cargo handled at Vietnamese seaports was estimated to reach almost 630 million tonnes in the first 11 months of 2020, an increase of 5% against the same period last year, according to the Vietnam Maritime Administration.

Seaport companies still reported positive earnings despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.