Only over VND220.7 trillion (US$9.7 billion) worth of public investment capital was disbursed by the end of August, or 40.6% of the plan assigned by the Prime Minister.
VOV.VN - The capital hopes to get the COVID-19 pandemic under control prior to September 15, with ambitions to complete the first-dose of COVID-19 vaccinations for citizens aged 18 and over before this date.
Vietnam reeled in more than US$19 billion from FDI attraction in the first eight months of this year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
VOV.VN - Unlike in previous years, this year’s National Day has seen major streets in Hanoi left deserted as the capital is implementing social distancing measures to halt the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
VOV.VN - The municipal administration of Hanoi capital on September 6 decided to extend social distancing in a number of selected districts for another two weeks till September 21 as the COVID-19 outbreak there remains complicated.
Vietnam’s economy has achieved stable growth thanks to consistent macro policies, contributing to promoting the role of the private sector, heard a workshop on Vietnam's economic situation and stock market held by Dragon Capital company on September 1 in London.
VOV.VN - Hanoi authorities on September 1 evening moved approximately 1,200 residents from a densely populated residential area which is a coronavirus hotspot in the city, to a concentrated quarantine camp, in order to slow the spread of the virus.
VOV.VN - Approximately 85,500 enterprises have withdrawn from the market during the opening eight months of the year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to figures released by the General Statistics Office (GSO).
The Minister of Transport recently requested the establishment of a special working group to boost the disbursement of public investment capital for projects in the transport sector.
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has said low disbursement of public investment capital amid the COVID-19 pandemic could waste resources and result in the loss of opportunities to create a driving force for economic development.