Hanoi, July 4 -- Local authorities nationwide have pledged to step up public investment, remove development bottlenecks and unlock new growth drivers in the second half of 2026, reaffirming their determination to help the country achieve double-digit economic growth this year.

Speaking at the Government's regular meeting for June and teleconference with local authorities on July 4, leaders of major cities and provinces outlined measures to accelerate growth, improve public investment disbursement and create new momentum for economic expansion.

Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Vu Dai Thang said the capital posted GRDP growth of 8.22% in the first six months of the year - its highest first-half growth rate in recent years. Budget ...