Total revenues in the first seven months were VND544 trillion or 59.8% of the year’s estimates, up 6.6% against the same period. Of which VND404 trillion came from domestic revenue and the rest from import-export activities.
In the period, the country spent VND645.3 trillion, or 56.3% of the year’s estimates, representing an 8.1% increase from last year.
To compensate for the over-expenditure, VND114.5 trillion worth of government bonds have been issued this year as of July 25.