overview of vietnamese green building market

Overview of Vietnamese green building market

The latest research of the IFC shows that as of October 2019, Vietnam had a total of 116 green buildings certified by the most popular green building certification systems, including LEED developed by the US Green Building Council, LOTUS by the Vietnam Green Building Council, and EDGE by the IFC.
vpbank receives 2125 million loan from ifc for green projects

VPBank receives $212.5 million loan from IFC for green projects

Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) has received a $212.5 million package from IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, to boost climate-friendly projects.
programme saves firms 30m

Programme saves firms $30m

An programme of International Finance Corporation (IFC) has enabled Vietnamese apparel and textile suppliers to save US$30 million a year by improving their resource efficiency and reduce operating costs.
vietnam seeks ifcs support for renewable energy development

Vietnam seeks IFC’s support for renewable energy development

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.
vietnam airlines calls for ifc service bids

Vietnam Airlines calls for IFC service bids

Vietnam Airlines JSC (VNA) is planning to call for bids to supply In-Flight Connectivity service (IFC Service) for 10 A350 Aircraft.
ifc supports nafoods group to improve processing capacity and exports

IFC supports Nafoods Group to improve processing capacity and exports

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.
public and private sector join hands to accelerate green growth

Public and private sector join hands to accelerate green growth

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.
ifc to assist ho chi minh city to develop ppp healthcare facility

IFC to assist Ho Chi Minh City to develop PPP healthcare facility

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.
ocb borrows 100 million from ifc

OCB borrows $100 million from IFC

OCB plans to use an IFC loan to finance lending to smaller businesses and promote innovative finance to improve supply chain linkages in Vietnam.
vietnam economic forum 2019 seeks new drivers for sustainable growth

Vietnam Economic Forum 2019 seeks new drivers for sustainable growth

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.  
ifc works up vietnams appetite for food safety standards

IFC works up Vietnam’s appetite for food safety standards

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.
20 trillion climate investment opportunities found in asian cities

$20 trillion climate investment opportunities found in Asian cities

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.
altus capital funded to invest in distressed southeast asian companies

Altus Capital funded to invest in distressed Southeast Asian companies

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.
first 35mw solar power plant in vietnam goes online

First 35MW solar power plant in Vietnam goes online

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.
unlock further agri financing opportunities for processing firms

Unlock further agri-financing opportunities for processing firms

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.