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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.

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