Ministries, sectors, and localities are focusing on accelerating the disbursement of public investment capital in 2026. (Photo: baochinhphu.vn)

    Public investment disbursement reaches only 35.5% of the plan

    By June 30, 2026, Viet Nam had disbursed nearly 357 trillion VND in public investment capital, reaching 35.5% of the plan assigned by the Prime Minister. Although the value of disbursed capital increased by more than 38 trillion VND compared with the same period last year, progress remains hampered by various challenges, particularly site clearance, the supply of construction materials, and the progress of several key projects.

    At the opening of the first-ever Cultures of the World Festival in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)

    Vietnam charts course for regional culture, creativity hub status by 2045

    The blueprint seeks to deepen international cultural integration, export Vietnamese values and absorb the essence of world cultures. The end goal is an advanced culture steeped in national identity, deployed as a soft power to fuel rapid, sustainable growth, lift Vietnam’s global standing, and add a distinct thread to the tapestry of human civilisation.