hdbank is honoured as adbs leading partner bank in vietnam

HDBank is honoured as ADB's leading partner bank in Vietnam

The Ho Chi Minh City Development Bank (HDBank) was honoured as the Leading Partner Bank in Vietnam by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at an award ceremony for the Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program in Singapore earlier this month.
adb agrees 138 million loan with greenyellow

ADB agrees $13.8-million loan with GreenYellow

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has inked a $13.8 million loan agreement with GreenYellow Smart Solutions Vietnam to support the installation of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solar systems in Vietnam.
the economics of nature how to integrate natural capital into policy

The economics of nature: How to integrate natural capital into policy

Nature's ability to regenerate is dwindling as human demands on it increase. To reverse this trend, we need to incorporate natural capital into economic modelling and policymaking.
infrastructure value for money cannot be downplayed

Infrastructure value for money cannot be downplayed

Infrastructure development is being considered in Vietnam as a key propellant for economic development. Nguyen Ba Hung, principal country economist from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Thanh Dat about the infrastructure importance to the economy.
flexible and prudent fiscal policies protecting vietnam

Flexible and prudent fiscal policies protecting Vietnam

The Vietnamese government is making efforts to reach its target for economic growth in 2023 at 6-6.5 per cent this year. Nguyen Ba Hung, principal country economist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about key momentum for the economy towards the year’s end.
outlooks lowered as weaker trade hampers 2023 growth

Outlooks lowered as weaker trade hampers 2023 growth

Slow recovery in domestic production and continued global challenges are expected to leave Vietnam behind its economic growth target this year, with international organisations lowering their forecasts.
adb singapore partner to develop clean energy

ADB, Singapore partner to develop clean energy

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore have signed an MoU that paves the way for the development of renewable energy generation and transmission across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region.
promoting ppp in economic and social infrastructure

Promoting PPP in economic and social infrastructure

The Party Central Committee's Economic Commission in collaboration with the Central Theoretical Council of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) organised the workshop on promoting PPP in economic and social infrastructure in Vietnam, on July 11.
promoting development of economic corridors

Promoting development of economic corridors

Economic corridors have the potential to bridge infrastructure gaps, foster industrial growth, and promote economic diversification, playing a pivotal role in propelling Asia towards a more inclusive and sustainable growth trajectory.
adb highlights default risks in vietnams property markets

ADB highlights default risks in Vietnam's property markets

Vietnam's property equity index has experienced a significant decline of around a half since January, according to a recent report on East Asian bond markets released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
thailand 300 thb tourism fee remains in hands of new government

Thailand: 300 THB tourism fee remains in hands of new government

The new government of Thailand is expected to decide the fate of the 300 THB (8.69 USD) tourism fee, which remains uncertain because of roadblocks from unclear implementation.
adb switzerland grant 5 mln usd to support vietnam improve fintech

ADB, Switzerland grant 5 mln USD to support Vietnam improve fintech

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Switzerland have signed a cofinancing agreement of up to 5 million USD to develop financial technologies (fintech) that can help address low financial inclusion in Vietnam, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
oecd forecasts vietnams gdp growth at 65 per cent

OECD forecasts Vietnam's GDP growth at 6.5 per cent

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) expects Vietnam's economy to grow steadily, with GDP at 6.5 per cent in 2023 and 6.6 per cent in 2024.
key economic pillar issues tackled head on

Key economic pillar issues tackled head-on

The government will continue enacting new business solutions in a bid to spur economic growth, which struggled in the first quarter.
trade slowdown indicating current account deficit

Trade slowdown indicating current account deficit

A slowdown in Vietnam’s trade is expected to dent the country’s current account this year due to waning global demand and domestic production snags.