The Chan May – Lang Co Economic Zone is continuing to improve its infrastructure to support industrial development, logistics, services and tourism. On August 12, Hue City Chairman Le Tri Thanh chaired a meeting with the Department of Industry and Trade and the city’s Economic and Industrial Zone Management Board to review infrastructure development and investment attraction.
According to the city’s Economic and Industrial Zone Management Board, the agency currently manages the Chan May – Lang Co Economic Zone, A Dot Border Gate Economic Zone and six industrial parks, including Phong Dien, Tu Ha, Quang Vinh, Phu Bai, La Son and Phu Da.
In recent years, infrastructure across economic and industrial zones has been gradually upgraded. In the Chan May – Lang Co Economic Zone, investment has focused on major roads, port facilities, warehouses, logistics, power supply, water supply, wastewater treatment and resettlement areas.
Chan May Port currently has three port berths with four wharves already in operation. Additional port berths, logistics service areas and infrastructure behind the port are also under development.
During the first seven months of 2026, the Economic and Industrial Zone Management Board approved 11 new projects with total registered capital of VND 9.157 trillion. Five other projects received capital increases totaling nearly VND 119 billion.
As a result, total investment attracted reached approximately VND 9.275 trillion, equivalent to 92.7% of the 2026 annual target. Disbursed investment reached around VND 5.277 trillion, up 33% from the same period in 2025.
Currently, economic and industrial zones have 203 active projects with total registered capital of more than VND 152 trillion. Of these, 139 projects are already operational.
Business and production activities have continued to grow. Revenue during the first seven months reached approximately VND 32 trillion, while exports were estimated at USD 730 million. State budget contributions reached around VND 4.2 trillion, and the zones created jobs for more than 46,700 workers.
For industrial clusters, Hue City has established 12 clusters covering more than 405 hectares. Five operating clusters have attracted 131 projects, with an occupancy rate of more than 73%. They provide jobs for approximately 10,000 workers.
The city is also continuing to call for infrastructure investment in industrial clusters according to approved plans. This approach aims to create additional production land, support business expansion and attract new projects.
Representatives at the meeting discussed progress on planning and planning adjustments, technical and regional connectivity infrastructure, site clearance, resettlement, infrastructure investor selection and resource allocation.
They also proposed solutions to improve coordination, shorten administrative processing times, accelerate project preparation and strengthen investment promotion and attraction.
Prioritising infrastructure development in Chan May - Lang Co
In his conclusion, Chairman Le Tri Thanh emphasised that Hue has strengths not only in culture and tourism but also significant potential for industrial development, particularly industries connected to seaports and logistics.
In recent years, the city has gradually invested in strategic infrastructure to create a foundation for attracting domestic and international investors to the Chan May – Lang Co Economic Zone and industrial parks.
According to the Chairman, Hue’s advantage lies in its regional connectivity. To the north, the city can connect with My Thuy Port in Quang Tri and freight routes from Laos to the sea. To the south, it has convenient connections with Da Nang Port.
Meanwhile, Chan May has favourable natural conditions for a deep-water port. The area also has a large hinterland, extensive land reserves and potential for integrated industrial, service and tourism development.
The operation of the road route through Hai Van Tunnel further supports freight movement between Hue and Da Nang. This can strengthen regional logistics and production links.
Chairman Le Tri Thanh said industrial development is an important solution for economic restructuring, increasing the industrial sector’s contribution, creating jobs and supporting service industries. Therefore, Hue City will focus infrastructure investment on key areas within the Chan May – Lang Co Economic Zone.
For transport infrastructure, the Chairman asked the city’s Economic and Industrial Zone Management Board to review all connecting roads in the Chan May – Lang Co area.
The review will identify the most necessary routes for the period through 2030 and propose their inclusion in the medium-term public investment plan. Investment should directly support production, logistics and connections between functional areas. The city also aims to avoid scattered or inefficient investment. Areas with high investment density and rapidly growing production demand should receive coordinated infrastructure investment. Meanwhile, new development areas should follow a suitable schedule based on actual operating capacity.
Drainage was identified as a top priority. Industrial areas should avoid flooding that could affect factories, equipment and workers. Drainage systems already included in the medium-term investment plan should be implemented as soon as possible to address flood risks in the Chan May area.
The Chairman also requested a review of the area’s power supply capacity, particularly as Hue prepares to attract large-scale and heavy industrial projects. The Economic and Industrial Zone Management Board will work with the power sector to develop an investment roadmap through 2030 and 2035. The plan will identify power demand, the number of substations, grid infrastructure and backup solutions. The city also plans to improve lighting systems along major roads to create a safer and more modern environment and enhance the attractiveness of the economic zone.
For water supply, the Chairman requested a clear separation between raw water for industrial production and tourism services and clean water for daily use. The city needs to identify water sources, supply capacity, service providers and demand during different stages of population and production growth. If existing sources cannot meet future demand, additional sources and expanded water treatment capacity will need to be considered.
Strengthening the strategic role of Chan May Port
Chan May Port is considered key infrastructure with strategic importance for the region.
Current terminals capable of receiving vessels of up to 70,000 tonnes are under development. In the longer term, the city aims to develop a deep-water port capable of receiving larger vessels in line with the approved planning framework.
The port benefits from naturally deep channels and limited sedimentation. These conditions provide opportunities for more effective port operations.
The Chairman called for faster progress on Terminals 4 and 5 after major obstacles had been addressed. He also requested that procedures for attracting investment to Terminal 6 be completed promptly.
For Terminals 7 and 8, the city plans to organise open bidding and consider selecting a capable investor to develop both terminals in an integrated manner.
In addition to cargo terminals, the city will study a dedicated terminal for gas and fuel, together with related storage facilities and pipelines.
A separate large-scale cruise terminal is also planned. The terminal is expected to be developed independently from the cargo terminal area.
Regarding land resources, the city plans to develop land funds from land-use revenues and promote urban, commercial and service areas connected to the port.
Investors will also be encouraged to consider integrated housing and service facilities for specialists and workers as part of project development.
For resettlement, the city will develop an overall land plan for the entire Chan May – Lang Co area. The plan needs to accommodate both public investment projects and private-sector developments.
This is considered an important condition for maintaining site-clearance progress and attracting strategic investors in the coming period.
The ultimate goal is to develop Chan May – Lang Co into a growth centre for industry, logistics, services and tourism in Hue City and Central Vietnam. Infrastructure investment decisions are expected to focus on long-term efficiency, coordinated development, clear implementation roadmaps and sustainable socio-economic growth.
Reference: Hue City Electronic Information Portal (hue.gov.vn)
