Central Nghe An province attracted more than VND74.35 trillion (approximately $2.8 billion) in newly registered and expanded investment during the first half of 2026, a 4.5-fold increase from the same period last year, according to the provincial People’s Committee.
As of June 16, provincial authorities had approved investment policies or granted investment registration certificates for 26 new projects with combined registered capital of more than VND64.57 trillion. The province also approved adjustments to 83 existing projects, including 26 capital expansion projects that added nearly VND9.78 trillion in investment.
Total newly registered and additional investment therefore exceeded VND74.35 trillion, underscoring the growing attractiveness of Nghe An's investment environment.
According to the provincial People's Committee, key economic sectors delivered solid performances during the first six months of the year.
Industry remained the main growth driver, with the industrial production index rising by an estimated 23.01% year-on-year. Trade and services also maintained strong momentum. Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue were estimated at VND95.72 trillion, up 13.58% from a year earlier.
Tourism continued its post-pandemic recovery, with Nghe An welcoming approximately 6.75 million visitors in the first half of 2026, an increase of 8.87% compared with the same period last year.
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