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 and government agencies; Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of People's Committees of provinces and centrally-administered 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 several state-owned economic groups.

According to the agenda, the session will focus on discussing and evaluating the socio-economic situation in March and the first quarter of 2024, the disbursement of public investment capital and three national target programs; the implementation of Government Resolution 01 of 2024, the Government's direction and management work in March and the first quarter of 2024; a supplementary report on the results of implementing the socio-economic development plan for 2023; and several other important issues.

In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested that delegates focus on assessing the situation in March and the first quarter, noting any emerging developments; the government's and local authorities' leadership and management; the achievements; the causes and lessons learned; the outlook for April and the second quarter; and proposing appropriate, feasible, and effective tasks and solutions.

According to reports, in March and from the beginning of the year until now, thanks to the decisive involvement 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 improve comprehensively; the results in March were higher than in January and February, and the situation in the first quarter of 2024 was more promising than the first quarter of 2023 in most areas.

GDP growth in the first quarter reached 5.66%, exceeding the target set in Government Resolution 01 of 2024 and the highest compared to the same period since 2020; macroeconomic stability was basically maintained; inflation was controlled; and major balances were ensured. Cultural and social fields received attention. People's lives improved. Political and social stability was maintained. National defense and security were strengthened. Foreign relations were promoted. The country's prestige and position continued to improve.

Despite the fundamental achievements, our country still faces limitations, shortcomings, and continues to encounter many difficulties and challenges.