From January to May, a total of 1,997 investment projects by enterprises were approved (recorded) in Huai'an, with a year-on-year increase of 29.09%. The total investment amounted to RMB 464.903 billion, showing a year-on-year growth of 28.27%.

By industry, the city saw 162 new projects in the primary industry, representing a year-over-year increase of 23.66%. The total investment was approximately RMB 32.863 billion, marking an 81.89% surge year on year and constituting 7% of the city's overall investment. In the secondary industry, there were 1,277 new projects, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 37.16%. The total investment reached around RMB 308.533 billion, showing a 47.6% increase year on year and accounting for 66% of the city's total investment. The tertiary industry observed the inception of 558 projects, showing year-over-year growth of 15.05%. The total investment climbed to about RMB 123.507 billion, dropping by 8.75% year on year and making up 27% of the city’s aggregate investment.