Overcoming obstacles to accelerate public investment

13/06/2026
03:10

Quảng Ninh Province is now leading the country in public investment disbursement, with more than 212.7 million US dollars disbursed as of June 2026, exceeding 25% of the Government-assigned target. In the mountainous commune of Bình Liêu, infrastructure projects are gaining momentum thanks to strong public support and proactive local authorities.

Overcoming obstacles to accelerate public investment

Overcoming obstacles to accelerate public investment

Economy 03:10

Quảng Ninh Province is now leading the country in public investment disbursement, with more than 212.7 million US dollars disbursed as of June 2026, exceeding 25% of the Government-assigned target. In the mountainous commune of Bình Liêu, infrastructure projects are gaining momentum thanks to strong public support and proactive local authorities.

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