Standing Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc called for accurate assessments of major projects at the steering committee's first meeting on October 1, Báo Chính phủ reports. Ministries and local authorities were asked to clarify obstacles, completion prospects and disbursement progress for each project.

The construction-sector report identified 19 projects or components under construction that were behind schedule. The meeting focused on remedies and coordination responsibilities rather than establishing that every obstacle had already been resolved.