Vietnam Government pushes for 100% public investment disbursement

The Vietnamese government has issued Resolution 353/NQ-CP, directing ministries, sectors, and local authorities to accelerate economic growth in the final months of 2026. A primary objective is to achieve 100% disbursement of the annual public investment plan.

To meet this goal, authorities must expedite procedures for key projects, resolve obstacles regarding land clearance and construction materials, and reallocate capital from slow-moving projects to those with higher disbursement capacity. As of October 2026, national public investment disbursement reached 708,567.4 billion VND, or 74.1% of the assigned plan.

However, challenges remain for national target programs. Disbursement for these programs reached only 11.1% of the 2026 plan by the end of October. Delays are attributed to late capital allocation, difficulties in identifying beneficiaries, fluctuating material prices, and land-use conversion issues. Specific provinces, such as Quang Tri and Gia Lai, continue to face hurdles in managing both new 2026 funds and carried-over capital from 2025.