VietNamNet Bridge – The poverty rate is projected to fall below 5% by the end of the year, according to a report to the National Assembly on the implementation of national target programmes that aim to improve people’s living standards.

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 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has achieved significant progress in improving people's living standards, but not in rural areas, a study by the Central Institute for Economic Management has found.