Introduction to Hue
Industrial Development in Hue City & Thua Thien Hue Province:
Hue was the last feudal capital of Vietnam, recognized for its rich historical and cultural heritage. Located in Central Vietnam’s key economic region, Thua Thien Hue is classified as a Class-I city and a UNESCO World Heritage site, known as Vietnam’s “Festival City.” With seven UNESCO-recognized world heritage sites, Hue combines local distinctiveness, national values, and select global cultural influences.
Strategic Development Vision
By 2025: Hue aims to be a centrally managed city (under the central government), preserving heritage and promoting a smart, environmentally friendly urban center with ecological, cultural, and scenic distinctiveness.
By 2030: Hue will become a major Southeast Asian regional hub for culture, tourism, advanced healthcare, high-quality education and R&D, fortified national defense, and high living standards.
By 2045: The city aspires to be a festival and cultural center of Asia with advanced tourism and medical services.
Geography & Administrative Structure
Province: Thua Thien Hue covers about 5,033 km², bordered by Quang Tri (north), the East Sea (east), Da Nang and Quang Nam (south), and Laos (west).
Administrative Units: Hue City; towns: Huong Thuy, Huong Tra; districts: Phong Dien, Quang Dien, Phu Vang, Phu Loc, A Luoi, Nam Dong.
Population (2021): Approx. 1.15 million (urban: ~609k, rural: ~544k), density ~233 people/km².
Ethnic Minorities: Ethnic Cơtu, Tà Oi, Bru-Van Kieu in western districts.
Workforce: ~624k laborers (15+ years), unemployment rate ~4.29%.
Education & Training
Schools (2021): 218 preschools, 220 primary, 131 secondary, 42 high schools.
Targets by 2030: 230 preschools, 234 primary, 142 secondary, 44 high schools.
Higher Education: 2 universities, 1 academy, 5 colleges, 1 intermediate, ~7 vocational centers. Plans to upgrade several institutions and add university-level programs.
Tourism & Heritage Assets
Hue boasts 132 recognized cultural/historical sites (as of 2010), including 26 communal houses, 6 pagodas, 2 altars, 2 towers, 94 historical/revolutionary relics, and 2 others. Its Imperial Citadel—home to the Nguyen Dynasty—is a focal tourist site, along with royal tombs, Phan Boi Chau memorial, Bach Ma National Park, Lang Co beach, Thanh Tan hot spring, Thanh Toan tiled bridge, Perfume River, Thien Mu Pagoda, Phu Cam Cathedral, and more.
Transport & Infrastructure
Roads: >2,500 km of roads including Highway 1A, Ho Chi Minh-Truong Son routes, National Highways 49/49B, provincial routes, and >80% paved roads.
Waterways: ~563 km of rivers and lagoons.
Railway: 101.2 km section of the North–South railway.
Air: Phu Bai International Airport (~15 km south of Hue).
Ports: Thuan An Port (5 berths, national standard), Chan May deepwater port (under development).
Economic Performance (2021–2022)
- Out of 13 key targets in 2021, 9 were met or exceeded; 4 missed including GRDP growth (~4.36%, target 7.4–8.4%) and per capita income (~USD 2,200 vs target USD 2,300).
- In the first 9 months of 2022:
- Tourism: 1.51 million visitors (+2.4× YoY); revenue VND 3,334 billion (+3×)
- Retail & services: VND 38,541.4 billion (+17.9%)
- Exports: USD 79.7 million (+8.8%); total trade USD 652.7 million (+18%)
- Transport: 15.55 million passengers (+29%), 13.79 million tons of goods (+21.7%)
Industrial Development in Hue City & Thua Thien Hue Province
Thua Thien Hue benefits from strong infrastructure and location on major national transport routes—including land, rail (with two border gates to Laos), air, and sea.
Current Industrial Parks (IPs):
- Six IPs: Phu Bai, Phong Dien, Tu Ha, La Son, Phu Da, Quang Vinh
- Two Economic Zones (EZs):
- Chan May–Lang Co EZ with ~570 ha industrial land (Phu Loc district)
- Huong Lam IP in A Dot border gate EZ (~140 ha, A Luoi)
Occupancy Rates:
- Phu Bai IP (Phases I & II): ~98% full (48 investors)
- Phong Dien B & expansion: ~74% full
- Phu Da IP: ~42.5%
- La Son IP: ~37% (3 investors)
Upcoming expansion includes Phu Bai Phases III & IV, and Phong Dien Extension—adding significant industrial land.
Industrial Cluster Development (2021–2030)
Government targets include:
2021–2025: Build infrastructure for at least 3 clusters, centralized wastewater treatment, complete ≥30% of new clusters with ≥20% occupancy, and relocate 30% of home-based manufacturers into clusters (Phu Vang, Phong Dien, A Luoi, etc.).
2026–2030:
- Equip 100% of clusters with wastewater and solid-waste systems.
- Complete infrastructure and reach high occupancy.
- Encourage private investment in cluster infrastructure.
By 2030: Establish 21 industrial clusters totaling ~956 ha across various localities, requiring ~VND 4,066 billion in infrastructure investment.
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