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World Bank to launch $12 billion support package for COVID-19 response
04-03-2020 17:40
As the COVID-19 has reached more than 60 countries, the World Bank Group is making available an initial package of up to $12 billion in immediate support to assist countries coping with the health and economic impacts of the global outbreak. This financing is designed to help member countries take effective action to respond to and, where possible, lessen the tragic impacts posed by the COVID-19.
IMF, World Bank funds ready to fight coronavirus outbreak
28-02-2020 09:03
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank are ready to provide countries in need with immediate emergency funding to fight the coronavirus outbreak, a spokesman said on Thursday (Feb 27).
IFC increases trade finance limits to support Vietnamese businesses amid COVID-19
21-02-2020 14:39
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has increased trade finance limits for Vietnamese banks as a rapid response initiative to address, in advance, potential trade finance challenges triggered by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19.
World Bank aid 'leakage' may flow to tax havens: Study
20-02-2020 10:12
World Bank aid payments to the neediest countries appear to trigger money flows to offshore bank accounts, suggesting funds are siphoned off from the nations they are meant to help, according to a study published on Tuesday (Feb 19).
Inclusive policies amid digital transformation
15-02-2020 09:00
Amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Vietnam is boosting efforts and policy reforms to build up a digital economy. Ousmane Dione, country director for the World Bank in Vietnam, writes about the importance of such an economy to future growth.
New World Bank strategy to help Vietnam scale up solar power
13-02-2020 15:42
The World Bank has pointed out several approaches for Vietnam to bidding and deployment of solar projects that will help substantially boost and effectively manage its abundant solar energy resources.
The road to further improve connectivity across Vietnam
08-02-2020 16:22
To reach higher levels of prosperity, Vietnam is encouraged to strengthen transport connectivity to seize international trade opportunities, as well as integrate deeper into world markets. Senior transport economist at the World Bank Jen Jungeun Oh explains how this can be achieved.
World Bank chief economist announces resignation
06-02-2020 08:59
World Bank chief economist Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg on Wednesday (Feb 5) announced she will be leaving the institution, according to a letter sent to colleagues and obtained by AFP.
World Bank to lower global growth forecast over virus outbreak
05-02-2020 09:19
The World Bank will revise its global growth forecast downwards due to the new coronavirus, the president of the multilateral lender said on Tuesday (Feb 4), amid fears the epidemic in China will harm global supply chains.
HCM City calls for WB’s support to build int’l financial centre
19-01-2020 10:26
A leader of Ho Chi Minh City on January 17 expressed his hope that the World Bank (WB) will assist Vietnam’s southern economic hub to build an international financial centre.
VPBank receives $212.5 million loan from IFC for green projects
18-01-2020 11:50
Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) has received a $212.5 million package from IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, to boost climate-friendly projects.
WB’s Vietnam Development Report 2019 launched
15-01-2020 17:28
The Vietnam Development Report (VDR) 2019: Connecting Vietnam for Growth and Shared Prosperity was co-launched by the World Bank (WB) and the Ministry of Investment and Planning in Hanoi on January 15.
Vietnam Business Forum opens in Hanoi on Friday
10-01-2020 14:46
The role and support of the business community in rapid and sustainable development is a key part of the annual Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) held in Hanoi on Friday.
Vietnam achieves impressive economic growth in 2019 (Infographics)
21-12-2019 12:32
Vietnam’s economy has performed well in 2019, with GDP expanding by an estimated 6.8 percent, according to the World Bank (WB)’s recent report.
Deputy PM talks with WB guests about power development
21-12-2019 12:11
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung hosted a reception in Hanoi on December 20 for Regional Director of the World Bank (WB)'s Infrastructure Department in the East Asia and Pacific Region Ranjit Lamech and WB Country Director in Vietnam Ousmane Dion.
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