As of July 20, the government delayed a payment worth VND47.6 trillion (US$2.04 billion) of land rental fees and taxes for enterprises, organizations and household businesses.

As of August 15, budget revenue collection reached VND812.2 trillion (US$35.04 billion), equivalent to 53.7% of the year's estimate.

Such a high fiscal deficit is due to low state budget revenue and increase in regular spending under the severe Covid-19 impacts.

The State budget collection this year is projected not to reach the estimate amid rising expenditure and declining fees and charges.

The release of these figures is a key step in promoting transparency and publicity of Vietnam’s state budget.