12-05-2022 10:52
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) – a member of the World Bank Group – announced on May 11 that it will support Vietnam to transit to a low-carbon economic growth model.
12-05-2022 10:25
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Director General of the World Bank (WB) Axel Van Trotsenburg and leaders of some US corporations on May 11 (local time) during his working visit to the US.
30-04-2022 21:58
Vietnam’s geography gives it a logistical advantage in boosting production, export and logistics services. This year, the Government has set targets of tapping its full potential.
26-04-2022 09:51
By any standards, the pace of Vietnam’s development has been extraordinary.
20-04-2022 10:00
With its strong commitment to the world to achieve net-zero emissions over the next few decades, Vietnam is cooperating with some international organisations on initiatives for low carbon imprints in the agricultural sector - one of the biggest emitters in the country.
13-04-2022 16:32
Headwinds to Vietnam’s positive growth outlook are rising as a result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and risks from a slowdown in many of the country’s key trade partners are weighted to the downside.
04-04-2022 16:12
The World Bank Group's private sector arm, International Finance Corporation, has appointed Thomas Jacobs as its new country manager for the Mekong region, covering Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.
01-04-2022 16:03
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic’s adverse impacts, foreign investors still put their trust in the economy and investment climate of Vietnam in the new normal context, said Director of the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) Do Nhat Hoang.
26-03-2022 17:21
World Bank (WB) Regional Vice President for East Asia and Pacific Manuela V. Ferro on March 25 concluded her five-day visit to Vietnam.
12-03-2022 12:24
The Russia-Ukraine tension appears to benefit Malaysia's position as a net oil exporter and the sharp rise in oil prices will provide temporary support for the country's fiscal position, according to World Bank senior country economist Shakira Teh Sharifuddin.
08-03-2022 16:16
According to the World Bank’s Report on Women, Business, and Law in 2022, Vietnam ranked 58 out of 190 countries in providing economic opportunities to women, surpassing both Singapore and the Philippines. This is a remarkable milestone to encourage more efforts to further enhance the status of women in the family, society, and economy.
26-02-2022 17:20
The World Bank has said digital and disruptive technologies, along with the development of a circular economy, can earn Thailand up to 3.4 billion USD each year in additional investments, savings and revenue.
15-02-2022 17:31
Viewed as an attractive investment destination, yet Vietnam still needs more attention to green and low-carbon economic development so as to sustainably attract foreign direct investment (FDI), according to experts.
26-01-2022 17:05
The World Bank has recommended 20 actions that address three priority areas for Vietnam’s successful offshore wind industry.
10-01-2022 11:59
The World Bank has approved $90 million in additional financing for Iran, to help fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, a spokesperson said Friday.