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IFC plans to ramp up banking loans
15-01-2018 13:48
The financial sector is ranked first in priority of investment in Vietnam for the World Bank Group’s private investment arm IFC in 2018, according to Kyle Kelhofer, IFC country manager for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.
6.7 per cent growth rate projected by World Bank
10-01-2018 15:56
What does 2018 hold for Vietnam’s economy? Sebastian Eckardt, World Bank’s lead economist for Vietnam, gives VIR an analysis of the country’s positive macro-economic performance in 2017, as well as prospects of the new year.
IFC invests in DNP Water for better access to water in Vietnam
10-01-2018 10:33
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has secured a convertible loan of $15.3 million for DNP Water JSC, a subsidiary of Dong Nai Plastic JSC, to enhance clean water access for urban households and residents in Vietnam.
WB pushes VN to streamline accounting law
15-12-2017 16:00
The World Bank, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance (MoF), launched the Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC) in accounting and auditing at a ceremony in Ha Noi on December 14.
World Bank reports stronger growth momentum in Vietnam
11-12-2017 21:58
Robust domestic demand and the manufacturing and services sectors fuel GDP growth, reaching a projected 6.7 per cent for 2017, according to the World Bank’s Taking Stock update report on the development of the Vietnamese economy released this morning.
Reforms raise local ranking
07-11-2017 15:00
Vietnam’s business environment has significantly improved, with the World Bank raising the country’s business climate index by 14 ranks – a record improvement over recent years.
1.1 billion people 'invisible', lacking official identity: World Bank
14-10-2017 09:00
WASHINGTON: Over 1.1 billion people mainly in Asia and Africa lack official proof of identity that would get them access to public health care, education and finance, according to the World Bank.
Non-performing loans can weaken the banking system
12-10-2017 09:48
Việt Nam’s banking system has focused intensely on tackling its non-performing loans (NPLs) over the past few years, following the PM’s five-year (2011-2015) plan to restructure the nation’s credit institutions as well as the recently approved Resolution 42. Despite this, NPL volumes remain high, undermining the safety and efficiency of financial institutions. Việt Nam News reporter Phương Uyên discusses various facets of the issue with Alwaleed Alatabani, Lead Financial Sector Specialist at the World Bank in Việt Nam.
World Bank Group announces new strategy in Vietnam
23-09-2017 09:18
The World Bank Group on September 22 announced the Vietnam Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for 2017- 2022 at a workshop in Dong Thap province in the presence of World Bank Country Director for Vietnam Ousmane Dione and representatives from 13 Mekong Delta provinces.
World Bank and Vietnam to pilot solar power auctions
14-09-2017 19:19
In preparation for the coming open energy market in Vietnam, the World Bank and the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will implement the pilot programme to auction solar power with the floor price of 9.35 US cent per kWh. The programme is aimed at accelerating the development of registered projects, while simultaneously luring in more new investment capital.
World Bank announces new cooperation framework with Vietnam
14-09-2017 12:07
The World Bank Group will help Vietnam develop a strong private sector, which will be able to get fairer treatment in a level domestic playing field.
VN’s value chain integration praised by WB
08-09-2017 08:00
According to the World Bank (WB), Việt Nam has integrated into the global value chain and improved national economic progress and productivity through creative policy making for the transportation, service, border control and regional co-operation sectors.
Three contractors blacklisted by World Bank for fraud
06-09-2017 16:22
Strict penalties were levied on three contractors for fraud during the bidding process of two projects running under Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration as the main investor and funded by the World Bank.
Low VAT rates in Vietnam benefit the rich more than the poor: WB
04-09-2017 10:05
Despite widespread public opposition to raising VAT rates, a World Bank chief economist argues otherwise.
Low-emission energy technology: sole lifeline of textile and garment sector
24-08-2017 13:34
The World Bank has officially introduced a $312.5-million loan package as part of the project themed “Vietnam Energy Efficiency for Industrial Enterprises” (VEEIE) to provide Vietnamese textile and garment enterprises capital to modernise equipment to save energy.
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