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IFC considers $200m loan for LG Innotek Vietnam
30-10-2024 17:04
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is considering a loan of up to $200 million to LG Innotek Vietnam Haiphong Co., Ltd.
OPEC Fund enhances global partnerships with substantial financing commitments at the 2024 World Bank meetings
29-10-2024 00:45
The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) concluded its participation in the 2024 World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings with robust new financing commitments, signing loan agreements totaling nearly half a billion dollars with partner countries.
Bond market recovery slowed by weak institutional investor support
04-10-2024 16:35
Despite positive signs of recovery, Vietnam's corporate bond market remains fragile due to the limited presence of institutional investors, highlighting the need for stronger participation to ensure long-term stability.
Strategic actions for digital healthcare gain
04-09-2024 11:15
Vietnam’s healthcare sector is making efforts to adopt innovations. Le Minh Sang, senior health specialist at the World Bank Vietnam Office, provides an analysis on how to foster an enabling environment for health innovations.
World Bank forecasts Vietnam’s economy to grow by 6.1 per cent in 2024
26-08-2024 17:07
Vietnam’s economy is forecast to grow by 6.1 per cent in 2024, rising to 6.5 per cent in 2025–2026, according to a report by the World Bank issued on August 26.
Practical solutions appropriate regarding sugary drinks
12-08-2024 11:00
International organisations like the World Health Organization, World Bank, UNICEF, and Johns Hopkins University have put across their opinions on proposals in Vietnam on taxing sugary beverages, the Ministry of Finance has said.
Mobilising efficient capital for biodiversity-positive economy
27-05-2024 14:17
Biodiversity loss affects every single aspect of life, including economic activities and the financial system. This is because many economic and financial activities depend on ecosystem services which are threatened due to the unprecedented global biodiversity loss, according to a trailblazing report published by the World Bank in 2023 which investigated the biodiversity risks of the banking systems in 20 emerging markets.
IFC fully divests from ABBank
24-05-2024 07:33
International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has sold 84.8 million shares or an 8.2 per cent stake in ABBank, according to a planned divestment roadmap.
Key driver gains a must for growth
05-05-2024 14:18
Only slight order number improvements and enterprise confidence sentiment mean it may be difficult for the country to hit its desired growth goals this year.
PM receives outgoing WB Country Director
29-03-2024 08:36
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 28 hosted a reception for World Bank (WB) Country Director for Vietnam Carolyn Turk, who came to say goodbye at the end of her tenure.
IFC considers $150 million investment in OCB
01-03-2024 09:38
International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is considering investment of up to $150 million in Vietnam-based OCB.
Hanoi to ask for WB’s help with design of national railway station
27-02-2024 15:31
The Hanoi Department of Transport has proposed the municipal People’s Committee ask for the World Bank (WB)’s assistance in the technical design of the general layout for the Ngoc Hoi national railway station complex.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks investors for $6.7 billion green projects
26-01-2024 18:40
Ho Chi Minh City is calling for investments in 28 projects, worth around VND160 trillion (over $6.7 billion), dedicated to green growth objectives. These projects were introduced at a conference on January 24 at Lotte Hotel.
Ho Chi Minh City needs to start carbon credit market quickly
25-01-2024 16:43
On the sidelines of an investment conference centred around green growth on January 24, Muthukumara S. Mani, Lead Environmental and Climate Change Economist, Southeast Asia Region at the World Bank, spoke with VIR’s Bich Ngoc on the importance of the Vietnam’s carbon credit market development.
World Bank to support Ho Chi Minh City on carbon credits
24-01-2024 16:27
The opportunities and challenges presented by operating a carbon credit market in Ho Chi Minh City in line with the World Bank were the main talking points of a meeting on January 24 between Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai and World Bank experts at an investment conference centred around green growth on January 24.
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