The figures were announced at a review of progress on such programmes for 2016-2020. As part of efforts to resolve this issue, Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ called on ministries and agencies to quickly provide guidance to localities to hasten the disbursement process. Also at the meeting, Deputy Prime minister Vương Đình Huệ required the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs to review and define the criteria for households living in poverty
