While food and staples still hold the largest share (34.1%), spending on services—including hospitality, dining, and tourism—is growing faster at a rate of 12–14% per year.
The Center is tasked with drafting and adjusting national land-use planning and national land-use plans; organizing land investigations and assessments; among others.
The southern city has autonomy in selecting strategic investors based on principles of public transparency, relying on criteria regarding capital, capacity, experience, and technology commitments.