From January to August, 3,545 enterprise investment projects were approved (recorded) in Huai'an, with a year-on-year increase of 32.62%. The total investment amounted to RMB 772.544 billion, registering a year-on-year growth of 36.18%.

By industry, the city saw 267 new projects in the primary industry, representing a year-on-year increase of 20.27%. The total investment reached approximately RMB 54.543 billion, up 69.25% year-on-year, accounting for 7% of the city's overall investment. In the secondary industry, there were 2,317 new projects, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 33.31%. The total investment amounted to around RMB 536.446 billion, with a 56.10% year-on-year increase, making up 69% of the city's total investment. The tertiary industry observed the inception of 961 projects, up 34.78% year-over-year. The total investment was about RMB 181.555 billion, down 5.15% year-on-year, making up 24% of the city’s aggregate investment.