Hải Phòng, one of the largest port cities in Vietnam, is undergoing the fifth-level new mission to modernize its infrastructure and improve the quality of life of its residents. Key new missions for Hải Phòng include sustainable economic development policies, investing in education and health. The local government has a strong and clear message that Hải Phòng is a fifth-level new mission city and seeks to attract both local and foreign investors. Urban development projects, industrial zones, and logistics services are the essential areas of focus in this strategy. However, Hải Phòng’s fifth-level new mission aims not only at improved infrastructure but also at cultivating culture, boosting tourism, and preserving cultural heritage. The achievement of this new mission requires Hải Phòng to work closely with international organizations and bodies. All these activities are designed to create Hải Phòng as a civilized, modern, and livable city.