VOV.VN - Despite encountering numerous difficulties this year, especially the impact of complications globally, the national economy is now showing positive signs moving towards the second half of the year, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has said.

VOV.VN - The disbursement rate for public investment of 30.49% recorded during the first half of the year is widely viewed as one of the key driving forces in accelerating Vietnam’s economic growth ahead in the remaining months of the year, according to insiders.

The disbursement of public investment funded by official development assistance (ODA) in localities in the first six months of this year has reached only 7.6% of the year’s target, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

VOV.VN - The acceleration of public investment disbursement could support aggregate demand and economic growth over the short term, while investments made in human capital and green infrastructure will bolster long term economic development, according to the World Bank (WB).

Despite impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, foreign direct investment (FDI) is still being poured into Vietnam, contributing importantly to turning the country into a new production hub of the world.

Standard Chartered Bank has lowered Vietnam’s 2023 GDP growth forecast to 6.5% from the previous 7.2% in its recent macro-economic updates about the country.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has asked ministries and central agencies to work closely with localities to remove obstacles for particular projects, thus speeding up public investment disbursement.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has emphasised the need to clear all roadblocks and clarify the responsibilities of the persons concerned to accelerate public investment disbursement.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested Ho Chi Minh City to make greater efforts to accelerate the disbursement of public investment while visiting and inspecting construction sites of several transport and health projects in the southern largest economic hub on April 15 afternoon.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on April 13 ordered tightening discipline in the disbursement of public investment capital, stating that it is the responsibility of ministries and agencies’ leaders.