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$250 million deal targets women-owned SMEs, sustainable agriculture

December 22, 2025 | 17:40

A $250 million syndicated financing package will boost women-owned SMEs and promote climate-resilient agriculture in Vietnam.

Vietnam receives emergency international relief as regional flooding intensifies

December 04, 2025 | 15:11

Vietnam is continuing to receive emergency international relief as severe flooding wreaks havoc across the region.

PPP success in Vietnam relies on risk, finance, and planning

November 26, 2025 | 15:18

Experts say strong preparation, risk allocation, and financial mechanisms are key to boosting investor confidence in Vietnam’s PPPs.

Vietnam moves into new phase of private-public collaboration

November 25, 2025 | 17:06

Public-private partnerships have been deemed vital in developing modern infrastructure, fostering innovation, and enhancing national competitiveness.

ADB lifts Vietnam GDP forecast to 6.7 per cent for 2025

September 30, 2025 | 15:50

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised Vietnam’s economic growth forecast, raising it to 6.7 per cent for 2025 and adjusting to 6.0 per cent for 2026.

ADB, WB pledge over 12 billion USD for ASEAN power grid, renewable energy projects

August 15, 2025 | 14:18

The APGF is designed to provide financial backing for the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), a flagship initiative under the upcoming ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation 2026–2030. The APG aims to interconnect national grids to improve energy security, diversify supply sources, optimise resource use, and foster cross-border electricity trade in the region.

ADB and JICA provide $12 million loan for water plant expansion

August 04, 2025 | 12:13

The Asian Development Bank and JICA have signed a loan agreement worth $12 million with Thu Dau Mot for expansion of Bau Bang Water Treatment Plant.

ADB trims Vietnam’s GDP forecast to 6.3 per cent for 2025

July 28, 2025 | 09:58

The Asian Development Bank has revised Vietnam's GDP growth forecast for 2025 down to 6.3 per cent from the 6.6 per cent it predicted in April.

How to solve Asia's youth unemployment crisis

June 20, 2025 | 16:50

Youth unemployment remains high across many parts of Asia-Pacific despite steady economic growth.

ADB and GEAPP launch ENABLE platform to fast-track battery storage adoption

June 12, 2025 | 17:34

The ADB and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet have launched a battery storage initiative.

WB and ADB provide $400 million for three projects in Vietnam

April 17, 2025 | 11:06

The World Bank and the Asian Development Bank will provide loans and grants worth $400 million for three socio-economic development projects in Vietnam.