With tourism as a key pillar, industry strengthening the city’s productive capacity, and transport and trade infrastructure continuing to expand, Huế is emerging as a compelling destination to live, do business and make long-term strategic investments in Central Vietnam.
Key indicators shaping Huế’s economic performance in the first nine months of 2026:
1. Strong overall economic growth
🔹 GRDP is estimated to have grown by 9–9.5%.
🔹 State budget revenue reached VND 12.354 trillion, up 16% year on year.
2. Tourism and services gaining in both scale and quality
🔹 The services sector maintained growth of 8.7–9.2%, accounting for approximately 52% of the city’s economic structure.
🔹 Huế welcomed 6.4 million visitors, up 29%, while tourism revenue surged 60% to VND 15.4 trillion.
🔹 Huế continues to build its tourism strategy around its rich heritage while diversifying year-round cultural and festival experiences, with Huế Wonderverse Fest 2026 serving as a major highlight.
3. Industry and exports strengthening the city’s economic foundations
🔹 The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose 11%, while the industry and construction sector expanded by 11–12%.
🔹 Key manufacturing segments recorded strong growth: cement production increased 34.9%, gloves 19.7%, automobile assembly 15%, and textile yarn 11.8%.
🔹 Export turnover was estimated at USD 1.3266 billion, up 19.4% year on year.
4. Growing momentum in investment attraction
🔹 Total investment across the economy reached VND 28.516 trillion, an increase of 12.4%.
🔹 Huế approved 41 new investment projects with combined registered capital of VND 24.52 trillion, alongside six FDI projects with total registered capital of USD 158.9 million.
