The leader said the macro economy remained stable, inflation was controlled and economic growth spurred. He also highlighted the country’s achievements in improving people’s living standards and strengthening external affairs, among others.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting.

Chinh, however, pointed out the sluggish disbursement of public investments, along with problems in the procurement of drug and medical equipment, and limitations in the planning work and social affairs.

He asked the participants to look into the reasons behind the phenomena, and propose suitable, feasible solutions to complete socio-economic tasks in the time ahead.

The Government’s regular meeting is scheduled to review the country’s socio-economic situation in August and the first eight months of the year, as well as the implementation of the socio-economic recovery and development programme and the national target programmes.

It will also scrutinise socio-economic development and public investment plans for 2022 and 2023.

Government leader praises self-sacrificing men for saving lives

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has signed a decision regarding granting the Prime Minister’s certificate of merit to Nguyen Duc Chinh, residing in Nam Dinh province’s Hai Hau district, for saving a girl from drowning in Ninh Co River.

Vietnam's VinFast seeks US government loans for expansion

The chairman of Vietnam’s Vingroup conglomerate said on Saturday that the company’s auto unit, VinFast, would seek financing from the U.S. government to support its expansion with a planned plant in North Carolina.

SEA Games 31 receives budget boost from government

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has approved an additional budget of VND449 billion ($19.65 million) for SEA Games 31.

Government acts to achieve rapid economic recovery, development

The Government has issued a resolution on socio-economic recovery and development programme, and the implementation of the National Assembly’s resolution on fiscal and financial policies in support of the programme.

Government Resolution 68 provides cash relief for 31.3 million people

The financial relief package under the Government’s Resolution 68 and Resolution 126 has provided a total of about 36.3 trillion VND (1.6 billion USD) to 31.3 million people nationwide.

Source: VNA