(VOVworld) - The Prime Minister directed the Ministry of Finance to provide 1,500 tonnes of rice to the northern mountainous provinces of Lang Son and Dien Bien to support needy people in the period between crops in early 2016. Accordingly, 320 tonnes from the national reserve will be allocated to Lang Son and Dien Bien will receive 1,220 tonnes.

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The PM has decided to allocate 108.8 billion VND (4.73 million USD) from the 2015 State budget for environmental issues to help 10 localities implement projects to deal with environmental pollution.
The PM has also decided to provide additional financial support worth 60 billion VND (2.6 million USD) to help three provinces affected by storms and floods from October 31 to November 5, 2015 repair damaged infrastructure.