On the morning of November 13th, Mr. Le Tri Thanh, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of Hue City People's Committee, visited several businesses and AEON MALL Hue to review their production and business activities, and conducted an on-site inspection at Phu Bai Market.
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| Chairman Le Tri Thanh encourages AEON MALL Hue to offer more OCOP and speciality products from Hue. Photo: Ngoc Hieu |
Expanding markets
At the Sake production plant in Thuy Xuan Ward, a representative of Hue Foods Co. Ltd., said the Japanese-invested company has been operating since 1995, with a designed production capacity of 2.95 million liters per year. In 2025, production reached 600,000 liters, up 36.36%, while sales volume rose 52.17% to about 549,344 liters, compared to 2024.
After inspecting the production line and reviewing product sales, Chairman Le Tri Thanh encouraged the company to build on its Japanese production expertise, invest in technological innovation, improve production efficiency and make better use of the plant's capacity. He also urged the company to strengthen branding and product promotion, study consumer demand and expand its domestic market, particularly in major markets in northern and southern Vietnam. The company should also make its Hue-made products more accessible to local consumers, expand distribution channels and increase product value.
Chairman Le Tri Thanh also suggested that the company explore using locally sourced raw materials and developing a raw material production area in A Luoi to secure supplies and reduce transport and production costs. Regarding long-term investment, he called for a review of water requirements and consideration of suitable locations for production facilities in line with technological upgrades.
At the EON helmet manufacturing plant operated by EON Industry Vietnam Co. Ltd., the company representatives reported that the project covers 6.1 hectares and was completed and put into operation in the third quarter of 2026. Revenue for 2026 is estimated at VND 487.27 billion, with export turnover reaching USD 18.68 million. The plant employs 1,056 workers, approximately 99% of whom are local residents.
The plant currently produces around 200,000 helmets per month, mainly to orders from overseas customers, meeting each partner's specific design requirements, technical specifications and standards.
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| Chairman Le Tri Thanh inspects products at the EON helmet manufacturing plant of EON Industry Vietnam Co. Ltd. Photo: Ngoc Hieu |
Chairman Le Tri Thanh acknowledged the company's operations and its contribution to local employment. He expressed hope that the business would maintain stable production and operations, improve manufacturing capacity, sustain growth and create more jobs for local residents.
At the frit manufacturing plant of Frit Hue Joint Stock Company, the delegation was briefed on investment progress and production development plans. The project covers 12.77 hectares and has a designed capacity of 220,000 tonnes per year. The company has completed two workshops covering approximately 45,000 square metres, along with supporting facilities, and has partially commissioned the first phase with a capacity of around 60,000 tonnes per year. Capacity is expected to increase to approximately 80,000 - 90,000 tonnes per year by the end of 2026. The company is investing in a transition from coal to biomass pellets and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Revenue in 2026 is projected to increase by 7.69%, while export turnover is expected to rise by 17.65% compared with 2025.
At Hanex Hue Co. Ltd., company, representatives said the factory produces backpacks, handbags and garment materials and accessories. The facility covers 2.66 hectares and has a designed capacity of 1.92 million products per year and began operations in the third quarter of 2018.
In 2026, the company's revenue is estimated at VND 182 billion, with export turnover reaching USD 6.62 million, up 21% compared to 2025. Its contribution to the state budget is projected at VND 1.81 billion, an increase of 11%, and it employs 1,032 workers. The company reported difficulties caused by fluctuations in raw material prices, transport and logistics costs, and exchange rates, as well as challenges in recruiting workers, particularly skilled labour.
Throughout the visits, Chairman Le Tri Thanh encouraged businesses to continue overcoming difficulties, strengthen production and business activities, adopt new technologies, improve production capacity and expand markets, thereby creating more jobs and stable incomes for local residents.
At AEON MALL Hue, Mr. Le Tri Thanh called on the shopping center to offer more OCOP (One Commune One Product) products and Hue specialities, helping local businesses and producers expand distribution channels for agricultural products. In addition to dried goods, he suggested strengthening connections and expanding sales of other locally produced food products.
The Chairman asked AEON MALL Hue to provide detailed information on quality requirements, packaging, standards and supply conditions so that relevant departments could work with businesses and producers to improve their products and meet the distribution system's requirements. Products with strong sales potential should also be considered for distribution at other supermarkets within the AEON network, creating more market opportunities and helping secure stable outlets for local businesses and producers.
Resolving outstanding issues at Phu Bai Market
At Phu Bai Market, Chairman Le Tri Thanh conducted an on-site inspection to verify and clarify issues raised by residents during citizen reception sessions. He also heard reports and directed relevant agencies to address outstanding problems in the market's management and operation.
According to the Phu Bai Ward People's Committee, 590 of the market's 644 stalls and trading spaces are currently in operation. Local authorities have worked with relevant agencies to review and address issues concerning the allocation and use of stalls, construction order, fire prevention and fighting, environmental protection, and market management and operation.
Along Song Hong Street, the market management unit has removed 23 stalls whose contracts had expired, added parking facilities, and reorganized traffic flows. Other matters involving the relocation and rearrangement of trading spaces, investment and construction procedures, and market management plans are still being addressed in coordination with relevant agencies.
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| Chairman Le Tri Thanh inspects Phu Bai Market. Photo: Ngoc Hieu |
After hearing the reports and inspecting the market, Chairman Le Tri Thanh instructed relevant agencies to focus on resolving outstanding issues, particularly those raised by residents during citizen reception sessions. He stressed that solutions must be both reasonable and considerate, protecting residents' legitimate interests and ensuring that shortcomings by management agencies or businesses do not cause losses to market traders. The immediate priority is to maintain stable trading activities during the Tet holiday.
Regarding the plans to relocate and rearrange stalls, the Chairman required authorities to consult affected traders and secure their agreement before implementation. He also called for the installation of roofing over walkways to provide protection from rain and sun and make movement and trading more convenient.
Chairman Le Tri Thanh assigned the Department of Construction to coordinate with the Phu Bai Ward People's Committee in reviewing and providing guidance on planning and construction matters. Where necessary, local adjustments to planning should be made in accordance with regulations, ensuring consistency across different planning levels. Local authorities were also instructed to work with the market management unit to finalize plans for arranging trading spaces and complete related adjustment procedures within their authority.