indonesia over three fourths of covid 19 hit labourers return to work

Indonesia: Over three-fourths of COVID-19-hit-labourers return to work

More than three-fourths of workers in Indonesia who had to leave their job since May 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic have returned to work, according to Indonesian Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani.
wb grants 400 million usd for indonesias mangrove rehabilitation

WB grants 400 million USD for Indonesia’s mangrove rehabilitation

The World Bank has offered 5.5 trillion rupiahs (400 million USD) to help Indonesia rehabilitate its mangrove forests in the next four years.
hcm city looks to expand cooperation with wb

HCM City looks to expand cooperation with WB

Ho Chi Minh City always considers the World Bank (WB) its important long-term development partner, said Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan.
vietnam boasts huge opportunities to attract foreign investment wb official

Vietnam boasts huge opportunities to attract foreign investment: WB official

Vietnam has tremendous opportunities to attract foreign investment as global companies are seeking for a destination promising continuity, World Bank Country Director for Vietnam Carolyn Turk said during an interview with the Vietnam News Agency.
wb ready to cooperate with vietnam in different fields managing director of operations

WB ready to cooperate with Vietnam in different fields: Managing Director of Operations

The World Bank stands ready to support and cooperate with Vietnam in many spheres like climate change response and renewable energy development, said WB Managing Director of Operations Axel van Trotsenburg on November 4.
wb loan disbursement up 55 percent

WB loan disbursement up 55 percent

Disbursement of World Bank (WB) loans had increased 55 percent year-on-year as of September 30, the Ministry of Finance revealed on October 28.
wb annual losses caused by natural disasters in vietnam hit us 11 bln

WB: Annual losses caused by natural disasters in Vietnam hit US$11 bln

Annual losses to people’s well-being from natural disasters are estimated at around US$11 billion in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms, according to the World Bank (WB)’s report on Vietnam’s coastal development between opportunity and disaster risk.
prime minister receives wb country director

Prime Minister receives WB country director

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 21 for country director of the World Bank in Vietnam Carolyn Turk.
world bank approves 12 bln for covid 19 vaccines

World Bank approves $12 bln for Covid-19 vaccines

The World Bank said Tuesday that it approved $12 billion for developing countries to finance the purchase and distribution of Covid-19 vaccines, tests and treatment.
g20 eyeing six month debt relief extension world banks malpass

G20 eyeing six-month debt relief extension: World Bank's Malpass

G20 countries may only approve a six-month debt relief extension amid lagging committment to the pact meant to help poor nations weather the pandemic, World Bank President David Malpass said on Monday.
pandemic could push 115 mn into extreme poverty in 2020 world bank

Pandemic could push 115 mn into extreme poverty in 2020: World Bank

As many as 115 million people could be pushed into extreme poverty this year due to the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the World Bank warned Wednesday.
vrdf highlights advantages of value chain development

VRDF highlights advantages of value chain development

Amid the heavy impact the pandemic has had so far on Vietnam’s economy, possible solutions to overcome the crisis and come out even stronger have been under discussion at this year’s Vietnam Reform and Development Forum. At the event, participants like the World Bank’s current vice president for the region highlighted enticing recipes for the continuation of Vietnam’s success story.
world bank wants 12 bn for virus vaccine in poor nations

World Bank wants $12 bn for virus vaccine in poor nations

The World Bank on Tuesday said it has asked its board of directors to approve $12 billion to help poor countries purchase and distribute eventual vaccines against Covid-19.
vietnam has great potential for wind power conference

Vietnam has great potential for wind power: conference

Around 10 gigawatts of offshore wind power could be in operation in Vietnam by 2030, according to studies carried out by the Danish Energy Agency and the World Bank.
roadmap recommended for offshore wind power development

Roadmap recommended for offshore wind power development

Vietnam is capable of generating 10 GW of electricity by offshore wind farms by 2030, suggested studies carried out by the Danish Energy Agency (DEA) and the World Bank (WB).