Dong Thap province strives to disburse 40% of public investment capital by the end of the second quarter.

Dong Thap province is focusing on implementing a comprehensive set of solutions to overcome difficulties, accelerate the progress of implementation and disbursement of public investment capital in 2026, striving to complete 100% of the allocated capital plan.

Construction of key projects in Dong Thap province.

Chairman of the People's Committee of Dong Thap province, Pham Thanh Ngai, requested that departments, agencies, and localities focus on accelerating the disbursement of public investment capital, especially for large-scale projects. In particular, departments, agencies, and localities should do a good job of preparing for investment projects.

Departments, agencies, and localities are striving to disburse approximately 40% of the province's public investment capital by the end of the second quarter of 2026. Therefore, investors and localities must review each stage to accelerate the disbursement process. The Department of Finance is advising on the establishment of inspection teams to monitor the disbursement of public investment capital…

The province also requested departments, agencies, and localities to expedite the appraisal and approval of investment dossiers; and to urgently complete procedures for projects under preparation and projects using central government budget funds to qualify for medium-term capital allocation for the 2026-2030 period.

According to the Department of Finance of Dong Thap province, the total adjusted public investment plan for 2026 is over 12,013 billion VND. Of this, the province has allocated over 11,576 billion VND, and the estimated savings of 5% of local budget capital amount to over 436 billion VND. The Provincial People's Committee has allocated 100% of the planned capital to investors and localities.

As of May 26, 2026, the total value of disbursed public investment capital reached approximately VND 1,474.8 billion, equivalent to 12.7% of the adjusted plan assigned by the Provincial People's Council; lower than the national average of 16.4%.

Of the 34 project owners, which are provincial departments and agencies, 6 have a disbursement rate higher than the provincial average; 12 have a disbursement rate between 0% and 12.7%; and 16 have not disbursed any funds. Across the province, 40 out of 102 communes and wards have disbursed public investment capital. According to the Department of Finance's assessment, although the disbursement value this period increased by nearly 495 billion VND compared to the previous reporting period, the overall progress remains slow, especially in key projects and projects using central government budget funds.

One of the major challenges currently is the slow pace of land clearance. Many projects have not yet received cleared land due to resettlement issues, disagreements over compensation prices, ongoing complaints, or incomplete surveys and measurements. Several transportation, school, and key infrastructure projects still face numerous obstacles during implementation.

In addition, the prices of many construction materials such as sand, stone, steel, and cement have increased significantly compared to the time of bidding, greatly affecting the financial capacity and construction progress of contractors. Some construction units have had to request adjustments to the investment plan or organize a re-bidding process.

Construction of key projects in Dong Thap province.

In 2026, the total number of investment preparation projects is 644, with a total capital of approximately 923 billion VND. As of May 27th, the Department of Finance had received 450 applications for investment policy appraisal. Many projects also encountered difficulties regarding investment procedures, adjustments to implementation timelines, capital disbursement, and completion of legal documents. For investment preparation projects, by the end of May, 194 projects had still not submitted appraisal documents as required, affecting the overall progress.

Furthermore, the planning and review of the necessity and effectiveness of investment in some projects have been slow. Some transportation infrastructure projects lack connectivity and are not suitable for the requirements of the two-tiered local government structure after the merger.

Recently, at a meeting on the disbursement of public investment capital in 2026 and the progress of investment preparation for projects, investors raised difficulties and obstacles in the implementation process, mainly related to land clearance. They also proposed directions and solutions to accelerate the disbursement of public investment capital in the coming period…

Among provincial-level specialized investors, the Dong Thap Provincial Project Management Board for Investment and Construction of Transportation Works is in the group with the highest disbursement rate of public investment capital. In 2026, the Board was allocated over 653 billion VND to implement transportation infrastructure projects; by mid-May, it had disbursed 10.32% of the plan and is striving to reach 100% by the end of the year.

According to Mr. Tran Minh Trung, Director of the Dong Thap Provincial Project Management Board for Investment and Construction of Transportation Works, to accelerate disbursement under challenging conditions, the unit focuses on resolving land clearance issues, urging contractors to adhere to schedules, and taking advantage of stable material prices to speed up construction. The Board also regularly inspects construction sites, promptly addressing any arising difficulties; and advises the Provincial People's Committee to work with localities that have material sources, such as Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai, to support contractors in accessing materials for construction.

The Department of Finance forecasts that the total disbursement value for the first six months of 2026 will reach approximately 34.2% of the adjusted plan assigned by the Provincial People's Council, lower than the 40% target directed by the Provincial Party Committee.

To strive towards achieving the goal of disbursing 100% of the planned capital in 2026, Dong Thap requires investors to focus on resolving difficulties related to land clearance, material supply, investment procedures, and capital payment; and to develop detailed construction schedules on a weekly and monthly basis for each project.

At the same time, the province will continue to review and reallocate capital from projects with slow disbursement to projects with better disbursement potential; strengthen inspection and supervision of implementation progress; and require investors to seriously commit to disbursement schedules and be held responsible if delays persist.

Dong Thap also requested that units strictly implement regulations on bidding, improve the efficiency of using public investment capital associated with evaluating the socio -economic effectiveness of each project in order to contribute to promoting sustainable growth and development of the locality.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/kinh-te/dong-thap-phan-dau-het-quy-ii-giai-ngan-von-dau-tu-cong-dat-40-20260529115728882.htm