City Snapshot - Hanoi

Population: 3.40 million

Nearest Ports: Haiphong Port, 94.6 kilometers from Hanoi, is the largest port in Northern Vietnam. It had a cargo throughput of over 11.2 million metric tons in 2006 and handles over 500,000 TEUs annually.

Investment Zones Available: yes

International Airport: yes

2007 GDP: US$2.7 billion

Notable Foreign Investors: Matsushita, Sony, Canon, Foxconn,

Description: Situated on the banks of the Red River, Hanoi is a sprawling city of huge, tranquil lakes, along which run tree-shaded boulevards set with French colonial architecture. Hanoi’s industries include cotton-spinning, brewing, distilling, tobacco manufacturing and there is significant native industry as well: carved furniture, bronze work, and silk embroidery.