The Hue City People’s Committee in central Vietnam has held a conference to announce the adjusted Master Plan for Hue City for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision toward 2050, alongside an investment promotion program for 2026.
According to the adjusted plan, by 2030, Hue strives to become Vietnam’s signature Festival City and a major, unique Southeast Asian hub for culture, tourism, and specialized healthcare. The city also aims to serve as a vital national center for science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and high-quality education and training.
By 2050, the city is envisioned as a major metropolis with a high level of economic development and a quality of life ranking among the top in the country. It is set to become a premier center for culture, tourism, education, science, technology, and intensive healthcare for both Vietnam and Asia.
The new planning identifies several strategic growth drivers, including the development of an international logistics center and a Free Trade Zone linked to Chan May Port and Phu Bai International Airport. The city will also prioritize the digital technology industry, semiconductor manufacturing, clean energy, and new materials.
Notably, the marine and lagoon economy has been identified as a primary growth pillar, expected to contribute approximately 45-50% of the city’s Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP). Meanwhile, the cultural industry is projected to account for about 10% of the GRDP by 2030.
In terms of spatial organization, Hue will be divided into six development zones: the Heritage Zone, Central Zone, Northern Zone, Chan May - Lang Co Zone, Western Ecological Zone, and the West-South Ecological Zone. The city will also establish two dynamic economic corridors (North-South and East-West) and three key urban clusters: the Central City, Phong Dien Urban Area, and Chan May Urban Area.
During the conference, the People’s Committee officially granted Investment Registration Certificates and Decisions on Investor Approval for 12 key projects, with a total investment exceeding VND18.4 trillion (nearly $700 million).
These projects focus on essential sectors such as industrial park infrastructure, non-tariff zones, social housing, education, commerce, and tourism services.
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