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Vietnamese economy remains resilient despite weak external environment: ADB

September 27, 2023 | 16:37

Despite the weak external environment, the Vietnamese economy remains resilient, and recovery is expected to pick up in the near term, said Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director for Vietnam Shantanu Chakraborty.

HDBank is honoured as ADB's leading partner bank in Vietnam

September 19, 2023 | 10:12

HDBank was honoured as the Leading Partner Bank in Vietnam by the Asian Development Bank at an award ceremony in Singapore earlier this month.

ADB agrees $13.8-million loan with GreenYellow

September 11, 2023 | 18:35

ADB has agreed a $13.8 million loan with GreenYellow to support the installation of rooftop PV solar systems in Vietnam.

Infrastructure value for money cannot be downplayed

August 30, 2023 | 09:00

Infrastructure development is being considered in Vietnam as a key propellant for economic development.

ADB highlights default risks in Vietnam's property markets

June 22, 2023 | 10:06

Vietnam's property equity index has experienced a significant decline of around a half since January, according to a report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

ADB, Switzerland grant 5 mln USD to support Vietnam improve fintech

May 05, 2023 | 11:09

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Switzerland have signed a cofinancing agreement of up to 5 million USD to develop financial technologies (fintech) that can help address low financial inclusion in Vietnam, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

OECD forecasts Vietnam's GDP growth at 6.5 per cent

April 27, 2023 | 09:13

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development expects Vietnam's economy to grow steadily, with GDP at 6.5 per cent in 2023 and 6.6 per cent in 2024.

Key economic pillar issues tackled head-on

April 11, 2023 | 10:18

The government will continue enacting new business solutions in a bid to spur economic growth, which struggled in the first quarter.

Trade slowdown indicating current account deficit

April 11, 2023 | 10:05

A slowdown in Vietnam’s trade is expected to dent the country’s current account this year due to waning global demand and domestic production snags.

ADB agrees on loans for important projects in Can Tho

March 30, 2023 | 17:01

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed on loans for important projects in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.

Helping small businesses to support global supply chains

February 27, 2023 | 16:01

The lack of credit for small- and medium-sized enterprises to participate in global trade is stifling growth and making supply chains more vulnerable.

Green credit initiatives urged to push ahead development

January 05, 2023 | 10:45

Given stringent domestic capital mobilisation, Vietnam’s banks are turning into international financial institutions for growth expansion, particularly to strengthen their sustainable and environmentally friendly loan portfolios.

ADB cuts developing Asia growth projection on China slowdown

December 14, 2022 | 14:56

The Asian Development Bank trimmed its economic growth forecast for developing Asia on Wednesday, with China's pandemic lockdowns, slowing global demand and the Russian invasion of Ukraine seen as limiting the region's prospects.

ADB approves loan to help Cambodia reform education

November 08, 2022 | 08:57

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a 70-million-USD loan to Cambodia to support government efforts to deepen reforms in upper secondary science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education across the country.