Da Nang, April 4 -- The development of Lien Chieu Port is opening a new chapter for the marine economy of Da Nang, positioning the central city to become a major logistics and maritime hub in central Vietnam and the wider region.

For decades, Tien Sa Port has served as the main maritime gateway for the central region. Located at the end of the East - West Economic Corridor, it has handled both cargo and international cruise ships, supporting trade and tourism flows across the central and Central Highlands regions of Vietnam.

However, as demand has grown, the dual-use model at Tien Sa has revealed limitations, with increasing pressure on space and operations. Under the new development plan, Tien Sa will gradually shift towards tourism an...