Budget revenue for the first 5 months reached 53% of the projected target.

Budget revenue in the first five months of the year reached over 1,341 trillion VND, equivalent to 53% of the annual forecast. Photo: ITN

Of this, domestic revenue remained the main source, reaching approximately VND 1,168.2 trillion, equivalent to 53.1% of the projected figure and a 15.8% increase compared to the same period last year. Revenue from crude oil was estimated at VND 24.8 trillion, equivalent to 57.7% of the projected figure, a 15.4% increase. Revenue from import and export activities reached approximately VND 147.2 trillion, equivalent to 52.9% of the projected figure.

The Ministry of Finance stated that the budget revenue results were achieved in the context of the Tax and Customs authorities continuing to implement comprehensive policies to support economic recovery and development. Notably, in the first five months of the year, the total amount of tax, fee, and levy exemptions and reductions implemented was estimated at approximately 72.8 trillion VND.

Support policies focus on reducing environmental protection tax, value-added tax, and special consumption tax on gasoline and aviation fuel in accordance with Resolution No. 19/2026/QH16 of the National Assembly and Decision No. 482/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister, aiming to support businesses and people in overcoming difficulties in production and business activities and promoting socio -economic development.

In terms of budget expenditure, total state budget spending for the first five months of the year reached approximately 845.4 trillion VND, equivalent to 26.8% of the projected budget and an increase of 3.3% compared to the same period in 2025.

In terms of expenditure structure, development investment spending reached approximately 206.2 trillion VND, equivalent to 18.4% of the budget; interest payment spending reached approximately 43% of the budget; and recurrent spending reached approximately 32.4% of the budget.

According to the Ministry of Finance, budget expenditures meet the needs for socio-economic development, national defense and security, state management, and payment of due debts. Salaries, pensions, and social benefits are paid promptly.

Also during the first five months of the year, the central government's budget allocated 5,605 billion VND to support ministries, sectors, and localities in overcoming the consequences of natural disasters and epidemics, and handling urgent tasks. At the same time, the State also released 15,709 tons of rice from the national reserve to support people during the Lunar New Year and the lean season.

Regarding budget balance, the Ministry of Finance affirms that the central and local budgets at all levels remain secure. As of May 27, 2026, 159.2 trillion VND of government bonds had been issued, with an average maturity of 9.5 years and an average interest rate of 4.09% per year.

Source: https://daibieunhandan.vn/thu-ngan-sach-5-thang-dat-53-du-toan-10419116.html