Hanoi, July 14 -- Hanoi has significantly accelerated the disbursement of public investment capital in recent months, reinforcing its role as a key engine of economic growth and laying the groundwork for the capital city's development targets. In the first half of 2026, the city disbursed 64 trillion VND (2.4 billion USD) in public investment, equivalent to more than 53% of the annual plan assigned by the Prime Minister - the highest mid-year disbursement rate recorded in many years. It is currently carrying out site clearance for around 1,428 projects, including 1,281 funded by the State budget, and 27 large-scale strategic ones. Progress has been particularly evident in key ring road projects. Site clearance for the Hoang Cau-Voi Phuc s...