Budget collections in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City stood at nearly VND266 trillion ($11.7 billion) and over VND381 trillion ($16.8 billion) during 2021, exceeding estimates by more than VND30 trillion ($1.32 billion) and nearly VND17 trillion ($748.5 million), respectively. In order to fulfill State budget and financial tasks this year, the two cities will continue promoting the reform of administrative procedures, improving the business environment, and creating favorable conditions for the stable development of businesses.