People cheer as they watch the rehearsal for the National Day parade in Hanoi, Aug. 30, 2025. Photo by VnExpress
A total of VND5.687 trillion (US$215.87 million) had been distributed to 1,929 out of 3,321 communes as cash gifts each worth VND100,000 for every citizen to welcome the National Day, the State Treasury reported on Sunday afternoon.
The sum is equivalent to 53.15% of the planned budget of VND10.7 trillion.
According to the report, 11 out of 34 cities and provinces have completed fund withdrawals and gift distribution, with over 92% of their communes and allocated funds processed.
Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, and Quang Tri achieved a 100% completion rate in both fund transfer and cash delivery. Several other localities, including Da Nang, Ha Tinh, Lai Chau, Lang Son, Lao Cai, Nghe An, and Thanh Hoa, have largely completed the task.
Earlier on Aug. 29, the Ministry of Finance issued a circular guiding the distribution of gifts to citizens on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day on Sept. 2.
Gifts are being distributed at the household level, with recipients choosing between transfers to their social welfare accounts via the VNeID digital identity app or direct cash pickup at local distribution points. The distribution period runs from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2, with a final deadline set for Sept. 15 for any unavoidable delays, the State Treasury said.
