Vietnam Has Strong Financial Start

Vietnam's budget revenue for the first quarter of 2026 is about VND829.4 trillion, which is 32.8% of the yearly goal and 11.4% more than last year. The total budget spending is about VND530.1 trillion.
By March 31, the central budget revenue was 32.8% of the plan, and local budget revenue was 33.1%.
Domestic revenue was the main driver, with about VND740.7 trillion, which is 33.7% of the goal and 12.5% more than last year.
Crude oil revenue was about VND11.2 trillion, which is 26.1% of the plan and 15.8% less than last year.
Revenue from imports and exports was about VND77.4 trillion, which is 27.8% of the goal and 7.6% more than last year.
The total budget spending in the first quarter was about VND530.1 trillion, which is 16.8% of the yearly plan and 23.1% more than last year.
Development investment spending was about VND116.1 trillion, which is 10.4% of the plan. The disbursement was about 11.5% of the plan.
Debt interest payments were about 30.7% of the plan, and recurrent expenditure was about 20.8%.
The Ministry of Finance said budget spending was done according to plan, ensuring funds for development and debt servicing.
Budget spending also supported salary payments and social benefits, helping with social welfare policies.
Expenditures supported important areas.
Nguyen