The Prime Minister chaired the regular Government meeting in March and the online conference with localities.

Attending the conference were Deputy Prime Ministers, ministers, leaders of ministerial-level agencies, government agencies; Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of People's Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities; Comrade Dinh Van An - Assistant to the General Secretary; leaders of the Central Economic Committee, the Economic Committee, the Finance and Budget Committee of the National Assembly, the National Assembly Office; and representatives of a number of state-owned economic groups.

According to the program, the meeting focused on discussing and assessing the socio-economic situation in March and the first quarter of 2024, the disbursement of public investment capital and 3 national target programs; the implementation of Resolution 01 of 2024 of the Government, the direction and administration of the Government in March and the first quarter of 2024; additional assessment report on the implementation results of the 2023 socio-economic development plan; and a number of other important contents.

In his opening speech, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked delegates to focus on assessing the situation in March and the first quarter; the direction and management of the Government and local authorities; the results achieved; the causes and lessons learned; assessing the situation in April and the second quarter; and proposing appropriate, feasible and effective tasks and solutions.

According to reports, in March and since the beginning of the year, thanks to the drastic participation of the entire political system under the leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat, headed by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the socio-economic situation has continued to change positively and comprehensively; the results of March were higher than those of January and February, and the situation in the first quarter of 2024 was better than the first quarter of 2023 in most areas.

GDP growth in the first quarter reached 5.66%, exceeding the scenario set out in Resolution 01 of the Government in 2024 and the highest compared to the same period since 2020; the macro economy was basically stable; inflation was controlled; major balances were ensured. Cultural and social fields were focused on. People's lives were improved. Politics and society were stable. National defense and security were strengthened. Foreign affairs were promoted. The country's prestige and position continued to be raised.

Besides the basic achievements, our country still has limitations, inadequacies and continues to face many difficulties and challenges.