From January to April, a total of 1,507 investment projects by enterprises were approved (recorded) in Huai'an, with a year-on-year increase of 27.07%. The total investment amounted to RMB 371.823 billion, showing a year-on-year growth of 35.19%.

By industry, the city saw 119 new projects in the primary industry, representing a year-over-year increase of 15.53%. The total investment was approximately RMB 24.538 billion, marking a 114.85% surge year on year and constituting 7% of the city's overall investment. In the secondary industry, there were 951 new projects, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 30.81%. The total investment reached around RMB 249.259 billion, showing a 57.91% increase year on year and accounting for 67% of the city's total investment. The tertiary industry observed the inception of 437 projects, showing a year-over-year growth of 22.75%. The total investment climbed to about RMB 98.025 billion, dropping by 7.32% year on year and making up 26% of the city’s aggregate investment.