As many as VND 531 billion (USD 21.7 million) under the VND 120 trillion credit package for social housing development has been disbursed, according to Director General of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)'s Department of Credit for Economic Sectors Ha Thu Giang.
In an interview with Dr. NGUYỄN HỮU THỌ, Head of the Economic Analysis and Forecasting Department at the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM), it was highlighted that achieving a growth rate of approximately 6% for Vietnam's economy in 2024 poses a significant challenge. Consequently, it will demand substantial efforts from economic entities and effective macroeconomic management by the State.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's biggest economic hub, is working to lure both domestic and foreign green investments, towards sustainable development.