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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).
Innovation to be the new engine of Vietnam's growth
04-11-2021 15:04
Promoting technology absorption and diffusion, and enhancing human capital will be key to driving sustained economic growth in Vietnam, according to two new reports launched today by Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, the Australian government, and the World Bank.
Plastic as a valuable resource for Vietnam to tackle plastics pollution
29-09-2021 22:40
A new IFC-World Bank analysis argues that treating used plastic as a resource provides a compelling financial case for Vietnam to scale up recycling and other plastic circularity efforts while fostering sustainable economic development locally.
Stronger private sector - a key to economic transformation in Vietnam
22-09-2021 19:07
As Vietnam battles another wave of COVID-19, accelerating the pace of reforms, upgrading workforce skills and infrastructure will strengthen the private sector to help the country recover from the pandemic and unlock its potential, according to a new World Bank Group report.
Foreign investors maintain confidence in Vietnam’s economy
16-09-2021 23:24
Vietnam attracted 14 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first eight months of this year, only 2 percent lower than the same period last year, showing foreign investors’ confidence in Vietnam’s economic scenario in mid-and long terms.
Firms given recommendations to develop sustainably, realise dual goals
09-09-2021 22:40
A webinar themed “Sustainable Businesses Implement Dual Goals” was held on September 9 as part of the 8th Vietnam Corporate Sustainability Forum (VCSF).
World Bank, IFC and Australia partner to strengthen VN capital market
04-09-2021 13:08
The IFC and the World Bank, in partnership with the Australian government, are implementing a multi-year advisory programme to facilitate Viet Nam’s stock market development, the IFC announced on Tuesday.
World Bank and Australia partner to strengthen Vietnam’s capital market
31-08-2021 13:38
As Vietnam seeks increased capital to sustain economic activities to continue strong growth in the wake of COVID-19, IFC, the World Bank, and the Australian government have partnered to promote the development of the country’s equity capital market.
World Bank, Japan support Vietnam’s fight against COVID-19
25-08-2021 21:06
The World Bank (WB) and the Institute for Social Development Studies (ISDS) have recently signed a financing deal worth 2.75 million USD for a project on strengthening COVID-19 response capacity at the grassroots level in Vietnam.
World Bank lowers Vietnam's 2021 economic growth outlook to 4.8 per cent
25-08-2021 13:17
The latest wave of coronavirus infections continues to drag the Vietnamese economy this year, with the World Bank slashing its 2021 GDP growth forecast to 4.8 per cent from its previous estimate of 6.8 per cent.
Greener finance incentives picked up by local banks
12-08-2021 14:00
Capital injection from international and local lenders is envisaged to help boost green-driven, sustainable and high-value agricultural models, as well as bridge the gap for the climate-finance market which is still at the nascent stage in Vietnam.
Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City rise to $3.7 billion in first seven months
09-08-2021 13:15
Despite the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, remittances flowing into Ho Chi Minh City increased sharply in the first seven months of 2021.
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