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World Bank’s IFC Invests $12M in VUZ to Fuel Immersive Media Growth

May 20, 2025 | 08:00

The strategic funding backs VUZ’s mission to redefine digital experiences in the metaverse and beyond.

PM requests World Bank support for major infrastructure ventures

May 16, 2025 | 10:00

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested World Bank financing for the development of the $67 billion North–South high-speed railway scheme.

World Bank to help SBV build shared database for banking industry

April 09, 2025 | 08:55

The State Bank of Vietnam has initiated a project to build a shared database for the banking industry.

Ministry of Finance and World Bank discuss new ODA-funded projects

March 21, 2025 | 18:11

Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang met with World Bank representatives in Hanoi on March 21.

Pathways for transitioning to EVs in Vietnam

November 26, 2024 | 13:54

Transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) and decarbonising Vietnam’s transport sector will require comprehensive policy reforms and significant investment in five key areas, according to a new report by the World Bank.

Vietnam - a success story in development path: WB Vice President

November 26, 2024 | 10:10

World Bank (WB) Vice President for East Asia and the Pacific Manuela V. Ferro described Vietnam as a success story in terms of economic development since it has dramatically transformed the economic landscape..

OPEC Fund enhances global partnerships with substantial financing commitments at the 2024 World Bank meetings

October 29, 2024 | 00:45

The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) concluded its participation in the 2024 World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings with robust new financing commitments, signing loan agreements totaling nearly half a billion dollars with partner countries.

Bond market recovery slowed by weak institutional investor support

October 04, 2024 | 16:35

Vietnam's corporate bond market remains fragile due to the limited presence of institutional investors.

World Bank forecasts Vietnam’s economy to grow by 6.1 per cent in 2024

August 26, 2024 | 17:07

Vietnam’s economy is forecast to grow by 6.1 per cent in 2024, rising to 6.5 per cent in 2025–2026, according to the World Bank.

Key driver gains a must for growth

May 05, 2024 | 14:18

Only slight order number improvements and enterprise confidence sentiment mean it may be difficult for the country to hit its desired growth goals this year.

PM receives outgoing WB Country Director

March 29, 2024 | 08:36

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 28 hosted a reception for World Bank (WB) Country Director for Vietnam Carolyn Turk, who came to say goodbye at the end of her tenure.

Hanoi to ask for WB’s help with design of national railway station

February 27, 2024 | 15:31

The Hanoi Department of Transport has proposed the municipal People’s Committee ask for the World Bank (WB)’s assistance in the technical design of the general layout for the Ngoc Hoi national railway station complex.