Hanoi, Feb. 23 -- Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang, who heads the Central Steering Committee for the 2026 Economic Census, has affirmed that initial results of the census will be announced on June 30, 2026, seven months earlier than originally scheduled Under the revised plan, stages of information collection, data consolidation and preparation of the preliminary report will all be accelerated, Thang stressed. However, he noted that the adjustment of the plan must be implemented in a concerted and resolute manner, ensuring that faster progress goes hand in hand with the quality and credibility of the data. Originally slated for completion by late 2026 or early 2027, the census timeline has been reviewed and recalibrated to meet the re...