(VOVworld) – Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has applauded the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group’s achievements last year, which contributed 90 trillion VND to the State budget, 12.5% higher than expected. At the Group’s year-end meeting on Thursday, Mr. Dung said oil development activities not only increased oil reserve but also helped to assert Vietnam’s marine sovereignty. He called on the Group to be stronger in finance and technology to become more competitive globally.