16-08-2019 17:04
Vietnam hopes to receive assistance from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to early invest in power transmission lines at key areas to release capacity of power plants, said PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
09-08-2019 11:34
Vietnam Airlines JSC (VNA) is planning to call for bids to supply In-Flight Connectivity service (IFC Service) for 10 A350 Aircraft.
29-06-2019 06:59
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is helping Nafoods Group JSC, a local agribusiness, to expand its existing fruit processing capacity, boost exports, and develop its new fruit seedling business with a financing and advisory package.
30-05-2019 08:14
Given the country’s investment deficit regarding sustainable development projects, there is a growing need for innovative solutions that open up opportunities for private investment into economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable projects, delivering jobs, inclusive growth, as well as helping underpin the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
06-04-2019 08:12
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and University of Medicine Pham Ngoc Thach signed an advisory services agreement today to mobilise private investment in the university’s training and healthcare facility.
27-03-2019 16:30
OCB plans to use an IFC loan to finance lending to smaller businesses and promote innovative finance to improve supply chain linkages in Vietnam.
17-01-2019 00:00
International organisations have gathered at the Vietnam Economic Forum 2019 to discuss the potential key drivers that could maintain Vietnam's rapid and sustainable economic development in a fast-changing world.
09-12-2018 22:02
Businesses and investors can make big money from higher food safety standards. Rana Karadsheh, IFC Asia director for Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services, shared her thoughts with VIR’s Nam Phuong.
01-12-2018 10:36
Cities across Asia have the potential to attract more than $20 trillion in climate-related investments in six key sectors by 2030, according to a new report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Vietnam’s climate-smart business investment potential is particularly estimated at $753 billion.
01-11-2018 09:28
Altus Special Situations Asia 1 LP, an investment platform of Altus Capital Corporation, will receive $65 million from IFC and its subsidiaries to set up a regional facility to invest in distressed companies across Southeast Asia, including Vietnam.
08-10-2018 11:00
The first 35MW TTC Phong Dien Solar Plant has been put into operation in Vietnam, adding to the trend of renewable energy production and consumption across the nation.
12-07-2018 17:24
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, in partnership with Vietnam Prosperity Commercial Joint Stock Bank (VPBank) is extending a commodity financing facility of up to $50 million to Tan Long Group, one of Vietnam’s leading commodity traders as a key step to unlock further agri-financing opportunities in this high-potential sector.
11-07-2018 12:07
IFC arranged a $100 million syndicated loan for TPBank to promote digital financial services to MSMEs in Vietnam.
10-07-2018 08:00
While Vietnam’s FDI appeal based on natural resources and cheap labour is over, the Recommendations on Vietnam’s Next-Generation FDI Strategy and Vision for 2020-2030 has pointed out eight proposed breakthrough reforms to sustain the country’s rapid economic development, competitiveness, and inclusive prosperity.
07-07-2018 17:49
Investment in food safety can help Vietnam secure its $40 billion agriproduct export target in 2018, and with a project implemented to enhance food safety, higher export targets can be achieved in many years to come.