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WB, IMF pledge to support Vietnam’s development
27-06-2018 12:15
The World Bank (WB) will continue to help Vietnam achieve its development goals, WB Chief Executive Officer Kristalina Georgieva told Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue during their meeting in Washington on June 26.
WB’s project to improve Thai Nguyen’s urban infrastructure
25-06-2018 21:14
The World Bank has approved $80 million in loan to enhance the quality of key urban infrastructure in Thai Nguyen city, the capital of northern Thai Nguyen province.
World Bank backs Vietnam’s ’robust’ economic progress
16-06-2018 01:43
Vietnam’s economy is forecast to continue improving, with gross domestic product (GDP) expected to expand by 6.8 per cent this year, said the World Bank (WB) in its latest economic update for Vietnam.
Commercial banks to support WB projects
13-06-2018 09:16
Sai Gon-Ha Noi Bank (SHB) and Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank) have been assigned to support projects signed between Vietnam and the World Bank.
Vietnam to create new playing field via SAEZs
18-05-2018 21:40
Developing three SAEZs (Special Administrative-Economic Zones) shows the determination of the Party, the National Assembly, and the Vietnamese government to establishing a new playing field and introduce new rules through outstanding and competitive policies on attracting domestic and foreign investment.
Project launch showcases potential of trade and logistics sectors
16-05-2018 14:00
The World Bank and the Ministry of Transport on May 16 hosted a workshop to launch the Vietnam Logistics Statistical System Project and highlight the importance of strengthening the transport and logistics sectors to boost trade competitiveness.
US$10 billion plan for global education launched at UN
12-05-2018 09:06
The United Nations joined the World Bank and four regional development banks on Friday (May 11) to launch a plan to boost funding for education by US$10 billion as new data shows a growing gap over access to schools.
North-South Expressway requires public-private partnership: WB
27-04-2018 10:15
Focusing on legislation and involvement of the public and private sectors are a driving force for attracting investment in transport projects, including the North-South Expressway project, said Transport Deputy Minister Nguyen Ngoc Dong at a workshop wher World Bank experts and officials of related ministries discussed the implementation plan of the project.
Oil, metals prices set to rise amid trade tensions: World Bank
25-04-2018 09:48
Crude oil prices are expected to jump 23 per cent this year amid strong economic growth, while metals prices are rising, hit by ongoing trade tensions, the World Bank said on Tuesday (Apr 24).
World Bank shareholders approve US$13 billion capital increase
22-04-2018 11:26
World Bank shareholders approved a "historic" increase in the bank's lending capacity on Saturday (Apr 21) after the United States backed a reform package that curbs loans and charges more for higher income countries like China.
IMF projects Viet Nam’s GDP growth by 6.6pc
19-04-2018 20:47
In a recent report, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected Viet Nam’s economy to grow by 6.6 per cent this year and by 6.5 per cent in 2019.
World Bank fund for poorest countries issues US$1.5b bond
18-04-2018 09:25
The World Bank fund dedicated to helping the world's poorest countries on Tuesday (Apr 17) announced it has raised US$1.5 billion in its first-ever global bond issue, which enjoyed huge demand from investors.
Vietnam must work on growth quality
14-04-2018 15:31
In the midst of the country’s rapid economic growth and its great demand for capital, Vietnam is in dire need of better policies to mobilise financial resources for further investment into the economy.
WB upbeat about growth prospects in East Asia and Pacific
12-04-2018 22:22
The World Bank (WB) has forecast that growth in developing East Asia and Pacific (EAP) economies is expected to remain strong and reach 6.3 percent in 2018 thanks to prospects for a continued broad-based global recovery and robust domestic demand.
WB: Vietnam’s economy to grow 6.5pc in 2018
12-04-2018 21:44
In its East Asia-Pacific Economic Update released on April 12, the World Bank (WB) has forecast Vietnam’s economic growth to stabilise around 6.5 per cent this year, emphasising that there are significant challenges, despite the generally favourable medium-term outlook.
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