Drastic measures are needed to remove roadblocks and accelerate the disbursement of foreign-funded public investment in the remaining months of this year, as the disbursement rate remains far below the target of 95 per cent.

South Korea has donated $2 million to help Vietnam recover from storm damage, while Japan is sending emergency supplies to assist flood-hit areas.

The World Bank Board of Directors has recently approved a water improvement project worth over US$300 million in the southern province of Binh Duong.

The Canadian government has decided to provide a grant of US$30 million to help realise its development projects towards sustainable and inclusive growth, announced Canadian Minister of International Development Admed Hussen.