Lang Son province reports significant social and fiscal developments

Lang Son province has mobilized over 9.6 billion VND to support impoverished residents and students in border areas. During the “For the Poor” peak month program, more than 5.3 billion VND was distributed directly to those in need. In the first nine months of 2026, the provincial “For the Poor” Fund received over 5.8 billion VND, facilitating the distribution of nearly 4,000 gifts to poor and near-poor households. Additionally, the province allocated approximately 2.2 billion VND for the construction and maintenance of five rural bridges, while the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee spent over 29 billion VND to build or repair more than 600 houses for disadvantaged families.

On the economic front, Lang Son reported that tax revenue for the first ten months of the year exceeded 5,000 billion VND. Tax authorities attributed this success to proactive management and tailored solutions for different economic zones. In October, tax services supported nearly 15,000 taxpayers, bringing the year-to-date total to approximately 150,000 instances of assistance, primarily through online channels. While total tax debt stood at approximately 401.1 billion VND by the end of October, this figure represents a decrease of more than 10% compared to September.