National Fund, administered by the State Treasury, distributes over VND 5.69 trillion as celebratory gifts for 1,929 local communities during the National Day occasion.

The distribution of cash gifts to citizens across various communes in Vietnam is currently underway, with the aim of celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).

According to reports, a total of VND 5.687 trillion (equivalent to US$218.7 million) has been distributed as cash gifts to 1,929 out of 3,321 communes in Gia Lai province as of August 31. As of 1.30pm, 58.5% of the total communes in Gia Lai province have received these cash gifts, with the remaining 41.5% yet to receive them.

The cash gifts are being distributed to welcome the National Day and are being overseen by the State Treasury. The distribution is guided by a circular issued by the Ministry of Finance on August 29.

The gifts are being distributed at the household level, with recipients choosing between transfers to their social welfare accounts via the VNeID app or direct cash pickup at local distribution points. The distribution period runs from August 30 to September 2, with an extended deadline of September 15 for any unavoidable delays.

Eleven out of thirty-four provinces and cities have completed fund withdrawals and gift distribution, including several localities such as Đà Nẵng, Hà Tĩnh, Lai Châu, Lạng Sơn, Lào Cai, Nghệ An, and Thanh Hóa. In Bắc Ninh, Hưng Yên, and Quảng Trị provinces, there was a 100% completion rate in both fund transfer and gift delivery.

However, the search results do not provide information about the name of the province that processed the monetary gifts earliest. The total amount distributed represents 53.15% of the planned budget of VND 10.7 trillion for these cash gifts.

The distribution of these cash gifts is part of the government's efforts to support citizens and celebrate the significant national occasion. The gifts are being distributed via social welfare accounts or direct cash pickup, providing flexibility to the recipients.

The distribution of gifts is taking place amidst the ongoing pandemic, and necessary precautions are being taken to ensure the safety of the recipients and distributors. The State Treasury has set a final deadline for any unavoidable delays on September 15.

In conclusion, the cash gifts distribution is underway across various provinces in Vietnam, with the aim of celebrating the National Day and providing support to citizens. The distribution is being overseen by the State Treasury and guided by the Ministry of Finance, with recipients choosing between transfers to their social welfare accounts or direct cash pickup at local distribution points. The distribution period runs from August 30 to September 2, with an extended deadline of September 15 for any unavoidable delays.

National Fund, administered by the State Treasury, distributes over VND 5.69 trillion as celebratory gifts for 1,929 local communities during the National Day occasion.