Central Hue city attracted nearly VND9.3 trillion ($354 million) in registered investment into its economic and industrial zones in the first seven months of 2026, reaching 92.7% of the full-year target.

According to the Hue Economic and Industrial Zones Management Authority, the city granted investment approval to 11 new projects with combined registered capital of VND9.157 trillion during the period. Five existing projects also increased their investment capital by nearly VND119 billion.

Disbursed investment reached nearly VND5.3 trillion, up 33% year-on-year.

The city’s economic and industrial zones currently host 203 valid projects with total registered capital exceeding VND152 trillion ($5.77 billion), including 139 projects already in operation.

Hue has established 12 industrial clusters covering more than 405 hectares. Five operational clusters have attracted 131 projects, with an occupancy rate exceeding 73% and employment for around 10,000 workers.