Green and circular economic development in Hue City: Current status, challenges, and solutions

This study analyzes the transition of Hue City’s economic growth model toward green and circular development in the context of implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam and national strategies. Using qualitative synthesis and analysis of official secondary data from Party and State documents, reports of the Hue City People’s Committee, and UNDP publications, the study identifies notable progress in local economic restructuring. However, major barriers remain, including insufficiently integrated circular infrastructure and technologies, the predominance of small-scale enterprises, limited financial and human resources, and the challenge of balancing cultural heritage conservation with modern infrastructure development. The study recommends coordinated measures to remove these bottlenecks and promote green, circular, and sustainable economic development in Hue City.