Vietnam’s Hai Phong is planning to redevelop the historic Do Son Casino into a VND2.11 trillion ($85 million) integrated resort, according to local media reports.
The project will be led by Hai Phong International Tourism Joint Venture Company Limited and is expected to begin construction in the coming months.
The redevelopment, named the “Hai Phong International Convention, Trade and Tourism Center,” will cover nearly 25 hectares. The project will feature a design inspired by a gold bar, aimed at maximizing sea views and showing the area’s economic development.
Planned facilities include a casino with approximately 600 electronic gaming machines and a nine-story, five-star hotel with 180 rooms. The development will also include a conference center with capacity for up to 1,000 delegates, supporting the city’s efforts to expand its meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) sector.
Construction is expected to coincide with local events, including Hai Phong Liberation Day in May 2026.
Local authorities view the redevelopment of the Do Son site, which has seen limited activity since the pandemic, as part of broader efforts to support tourism and business travel, with the aim of enhancing the city’s position as a regional destination.
