Vietnam disbursed VND409.17 trillion ($15.49 billion) in public investment during the first eight months of 2025, equivalent to 39.9% of the annual plan and 46.3% of the Prime Minister’s target, according to the Ministry of Finance.

The figures represent an improvement from the same period last year, when disbursement stood at 36.9% of the annual plan and 40.4% of the government’s target.

Notably, local budget-funded capital posted strong growth, reaching 58.3%, an increase of 18.3% year-on-year.

So far, nine ministries and central agencies, along with 22 provinces and cities, have met or surpassed the national average. However, 29 central agencies and 12 localities remain below target.

The ministry has set a goal of disbursing at least 60% of the Prime Minister’s target by the end of the third quarter, and completing 100% by year-end.