Hai Phong, Sept. 12 -- International and domestic experts, policymakers and businesses convened in Hai Phong for a two-day forum to exchange experience and discuss strategic solutions to boost competitiveness and modernise the city's seaport system.

The September 11-12 Vietnam-US Seaport Activities Cooperation workshop was organised by the Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority (HEZA) in partnership with the Commercial Law Development Programme (CLDP) under the US Department of Commerce.

Stephen L. Green, Commercial Counsellor at the US Embassy in Vietnam, said the workshop was a practical initiative under the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, adding that Hai Phong in particular would gain valuable insights to guide its port de...