On September 9, Hung Yen Provincial People's Committee informed about the socio-economic situation in August and 8 months of 2026, showing that many sectors continue to maintain positive growth momentum.
Accordingly, the index of industrial production (IIP) in August increased by 0.83% compared to July. Overall for 8 months, IIP increased by 15.78% compared to the same period. In which, processing and manufacturing industry increased by 16.45%; mining increased by 0.55%; electricity production and distribution increased by 8.57%; water supply, waste and wastewater management and treatment increased by 16.86%.
In the industrial sector, the province continues to accelerate the deployment of industrial parks and clusters. In 8 months, Hung Yen established 3 new industrial parks including Tan Dan, No. 08 and No. 10 and 4 industrial clusters; adjusted the content of the Decision to establish 21 industrial clusters.
The province also continues to promote zoning planning in economic zones, and at the same time absorb and complete the Project on establishing a Free Economic Zone according to the direction of the Central Government and the province.
Commercial and service activities continue to be stable. Total retail sales of goods and service revenue in 8 months are estimated at 197,106 billion VND, an increase of 17.57% compared to the same period. The average consumer price index for 8 months increased by 4.32%. Transportation and warehousing revenue is estimated at 19,525 billion VND, an increase of 17.28%.
Notably, import and export activities continued to maintain high growth momentum. Total import and export turnover in 8 months reached 17.47 billion USD, an increase of 28.55% compared to the same period. Of which, export turnover reached 8.92 billion USD, an increase of 16.45%; imports reached 8.55 billion USD, an increase of 44.18%.
Regarding public investment, as of the end of August 31, 2026, the whole province disbursed 20,705 billion VND, reaching 49.9% of the capital plan assigned by the Prime Minister after saving 5%; reaching 37% compared to the local capital plan assigned.
The province has issued a Directive to promote disbursement of public investment capital in the last 6 months of 2026, and at the same time focus on removing difficulties, accelerating site clearance and the progress of key projects, social housing projects and urban areas.
