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Organisations supporting low-carbon agriculture
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.
Trajectory uncertain for Vietnam’s growth
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.
IFC’s new country manager for Mekong region to drive inclusive and green growth
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.
Foreign investment in Vietnam continues bouncing back
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.
WB pleges to support Vietnam to become high-income economy by 2045
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.
Higher oil prices temporarily supports Malaysia's economy: economist
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.
Women’s empowerment key to gender equality
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.
WB: Digital and circular economy can earn Thailand 3.4 billion USD annually
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.
Green economic development crucial to FDI attraction
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.
World Bank builds offshore wind roadmap for Vietnam
26-01-2022 17:05
The World Bank has recommended 20 actions that address three priority areas for Vietnam’s successful offshore wind industry.
World Bank approves $90 mn in pandemic aid for Iran
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.
Spurring vibrant economic growth
07-01-2022 16:32
Vietnam is approaching 2022 with great hope that its economy will strongly bounce back from negative impacts of the past two years. Jacques Morisset, World Bank lead economist and programme leader for Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Thu about the New Year’s prospects and expectations.
World Bank loan to support Vietnam’s economic recovery
28-12-2021 01:19
The government of Vietnam and the World Bank has just signed an agreement for the financing of $221.5 million to support Vietnam’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic through policy reforms aimed at improving financial inclusion and spurring greater environmental resilience.
Opportunities and solutions for training public accounting at Vietnamese universities
20-12-2021 22:35
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Vietnam Association of Certified Public Accountants (VACPA) have recently teamed up with the Ministry of Finance (MoF), Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), World Bank, Confederation of Asia-Pacific Accountants (CAPA), and diverse universities to organise the webinar “Opportunities and solutions for training public accounting at universities in Vietnam”.
Remittance to Vietnam to reach $18.1 billion in 2021
26-11-2021 20:56
Remittance inflows to Vietnam are predicted to reach $18.1 billion in 2021, according to a recent announcement from the World Bank and the Global Knowledge Partnership on Migration and Development (KNOMAD).
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