Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Overcoming demographic deficits through regional worker migration

August 13, 2024 | 18:35

Much of Asia-Pacific has grown richer over the past 50 years by investing heavily in infrastructure during a period when working age populations were growing.

Softening demand to limit 2024 trade

April 24, 2024 | 08:00

A slowdown in Vietnam’s trade is expected to undermine the nation’s current account, which is projected to remain positive this year on account of waning global demand and domestic production difficulties.

A strategy fit for success to ensure 2024 targets are met

January 03, 2024 | 09:30

Shantanu Chakraborty, Vietnam country director for the Asian Development Bank, talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the economy has performed and key impetuses for the next 12 months.

Public investment crucial for Vietnam’s economic growth: ADB director

October 13, 2023 | 19:29

Vietnam’s maintaining the momentum of public investment will be crucial because it will rejuvenate economic activities, generate employment, and enhance domestic consumption, said ADB Country Director for Vietnam Shantanu Chakraborty.

The economics of nature: How to integrate natural capital into policy

August 30, 2023 | 13:00

Nature's ability to regenerate is dwindling as human demands on it increase. To reverse this trend, we need to incorporate natural capital into economic modelling and policymaking.

Flexible and prudent fiscal policies protecting Vietnam

August 15, 2023 | 09:43

The Vietnamese government is making efforts to reach its target for economic growth in 2023 at 6-6.5 per cent this year.

Outlooks lowered as weaker trade hampers 2023 growth

August 01, 2023 | 14:00

Slow recovery in domestic production and continued global challenges are expected to leave Vietnam behind its economic growth target this year, with international organisations lowering their forecasts.

ADB, Singapore partner to develop clean energy

July 12, 2023 | 15:47

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore have signed an MoU that paves the way for the development of renewable energy generation and transmission across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region.

Promoting development of economic corridors

July 03, 2023 | 14:44

Economic corridors have the potential to bridge infrastructure gaps, foster industrial growth, and promote economic diversification, playing a pivotal role in propelling Asia towards a more inclusive and sustainable growth trajectory.

ADB sets moderate 2023 growth outlook for Vietnam

April 06, 2023 | 11:20

Vietnam’s economy is expected to grow by 6.5 per cent this year and expand to 6.8 per cent in 2024, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

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.

Vietnam’s economy steadfast amid the headwinds

January 23, 2023 | 22:39

The government and people of Vietnam well deserve their achievement of the highest economic growth record in more than a decade. Despite global economic concerns, inflationary pressure, currency depreciation and other current challenges, Vietnam’s economy grew at 8.02 per cent in 2022, according to the General Statistics Office. That was higher than the government’s initial target of 6-6.5 per cent, and Vietnam remains one of the fastest-growing economies in the region.