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WB ready to cooperate with Vietnam in different fields: Managing Director of Operations
05-11-2020 09:22
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
29-10-2020 09:28
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
26-10-2020 11:39
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
22-10-2020 09:19
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
14-10-2020 10:59
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 Bank's Malpass
13-10-2020 10:37
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
12-10-2020 16:51
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
07-10-2020 12:36
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
30-09-2020 11:56
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
24-09-2020 09:44
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
23-09-2020 15:55
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).
Vietnam's human capital index improves
21-09-2020 08:50
A new report by the World Bank Group pointed out that between 2010 and 2020, the Human Capital Index for Vietnam increased from 0.66 to 0.69.
FDI creates jobs, but does it eliminate poverty?
02-09-2020 11:53
A World Bank report shows that workers in sectors and regions receiving high foreign direct investment (FDI) flows are more likely to find formal employment and receive higher wages, however, there is limited evidence on the effects on income distribution.
Vietnam good at taking advantage of crisis: WB expert
28-08-2020 18:12
Vietnam has been always very good at taking advantage of crisis to accelerate reforms and move faster and grow better, Jacques Morisset, World Bank Lead Economist and Programme Leader for Vietnam, has said.
Foreign banks pour capital into Vietnam
12-08-2020 09:31
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced on August 11 that it will provide a 70 million USD loan to Indo Trans Logistics Corporation (ITL Corp), with the aim of improving logistics, trade and competitiveness in Vietnam’s economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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