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WB, Switzerland help boost Viet Nam’s sustainable urban development
Society 05/11/2024 11:18VGP - The Swiss Government and the World Bank (WB) on Monday signed an agreement to promote green and resilient growth in Viet Nam’s major cities.
Viet Nam seeks World Bank's preferential loans for mega infrastructure projects
Economy 10/10/2024 19:26VGP – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on the World Bank to provide preferential loans for Viet Nam's high-speed railway, urban railway, seaport and airport construction projects.
WB revises Viet Nam's GDP growth to 6.5%
Economy 09/10/2024 18:48VGP - The World Bank (WB) upgraded its 2024 GDP growth forecast for Viet Nam to 6.5 percent in 2024, compared to its previous prediction of 5.5 percent in the April edition.
Viet Nam among WB’s particularly crucial partners: WB President
Economy 26/09/2024 10:27VGP - Viet Nam is one of the World Bank (WB)’s particularly crucial partners, noted WB President Ajay Banga during his meeting with General Secretary and President To Lam in New York on September 25.
Viet Nam, WB to sign Emission Reduction Payment Agreement
Society 24/09/2024 15:27VGP - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam, on September 23, met with a World Bank (WB) delegation to discuss preparations for signing the Emission Reduction Payment Agreement (ERPA) with the Transformative Carbon Asset Facility (TCAF).
Viet Nam’s share in global textile exports surpasses India
Economy 05/09/2024 09:23VGP - Viet Nam’s share in global textile, leather, and footwear exports reached 5.9 percent, overcoming the shares of India (3.5 percent) and Bangladesh (5.1 percent) in these sectors, noted the World Bank (WB) in its recent report.
WB revises Viet Nam’s economic growth to 6.1% in 2024
Economy 27/08/2024 20:42VGP - The Vietnamese economy is forecast to grow 6.1 percent in 2024 and 6.5 percent in both 2025 and 2026, according to the World Bank.
Market status upgrade to help Viet Nam lure US$ billions of investments
Opinion 27/08/2024 13:57VGP - Billions of dollars from global investment funds will flow into the capital markets if Viet Nam is upgraded to the emerging market status, said World Bank Senior Financial Sector Specialist Ketut Ariadi Kusuma.
WB approves US$107 million to enhance Viet Nam's waterway transport
Society 22/06/2024 09:40VGP - The World Bank (WB) Board of Directors on June 21 approved a US$107 million credit to improve the capacity, efficiency, and safety of inland waterways in southern Viet Nam.
Viet Nam should support aggregate demand through capital expenditures: WB
Economy 20/06/2024 14:20VGP - The World Bank (WB) recommended Viet Nam should continue supporting aggregate demand through capital expenditures.
Viet Nam to enter Top 20 fastest growing economies globally in 2024
Economy 04/06/2024 14:23VGP - The development prospects of the Vietnamese economy in 2024 are very positive and driven by substantial foreign investment, especially in high-tech industries, according to Savills Viet Nam's report on investment in the Asia-Pacific region in the first quarter of 2024.
World Bank appoints new Country Director for Viet Nam
Economy 10/05/2024 14:11VGP - Mariam Sherman was appointed as the new World Bank Country Director for Viet Nam, Cambodia, and the Lao PDR.
Viet Nam’s economy recovers gradually: WB
Economy 24/04/2024 21:18VGP - Viet Nam’s exports are recovering, and consumption and private domestic investment are growing more gradually, noted World Bank (WB) Lead Economist for Viet Nam Andrea Coppola.
Viet Nam-promising country for FDI: WB economist
Economy 04/04/2024 19:51VGP - Viet Nam has positive prospects and is a very promising country for foreign direct investment (FDI), said Dorsati Madani, Senior Economist at the World Bank (WB) Viet Nam.
Viet Nam is among world’s fastest-growing economies: WB
Economy 02/04/2024 12:55VGP - Vietnamese economy would grow by 5.5 percent this year, making it one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, according to the East Asia and Pacific Economic Update released by the World Bank (WB) on April 1.
Deputy PM asks for harmonizing procedures to speed up ODA loans
Economy 28/03/2024 14:16VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang expected that donors will consider providing capital with more preferential conditions and opener procedures, especially for projects in response to climate change and natural disasters in remote areas.
Viet Nam receives US$51.5 million WB payment for reducing emissions
Society 21/03/2024 15:50VGP - Viet Nam has received a US$51.5 million payment for verified emissions reductions for reducing deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) and for enhancing carbon stored in forests through reforestation and afforestation.
Viet Nam has been a development success story: WB
Economy 19/03/2024 09:45VGP - Viet Nam has been a development success story. Thanks to its solid foundations, the nation's economy has proved resilient through different crises, noted the World Bank (WB).
Stock market upgrade may help Viet Nam lure US$25 billion in new investments by 2030
Economy 29/02/2024 15:39VGP - The World Bank estimates that the stock market upgrade could bring up to US$25 billion in new investments from international investors to the Vietnamese stock market cumulatively by 2030.
WB finances wastewater treatment improvement in Binh Duong
Society 16/01/2024 10:27VGP - The World Bank (WB) Board of Directors has approved the Binh Duong Province Water Environment Improvement Project.
Viet Nam’s economy is resilient and positive amidst challenging global context: WB
Economy 01/01/2024 17:50VGP - Viet Nam’s economic performance in 2023 was resilient and positive considering the very challenging global context. The country was still able to sustain a rate of growth that many other countries in the rest of the world can only dream about, according to the World Bank (WB).
Viet Nam should extend implementation of economic support program into next year: WB
Economy 19/12/2023 14:56VGP - As Viet Nam’s economy still faces headwinds, the authorities could consider extending the implementation of the economic support program (2022-2023) into next year, suggested the World Bank (WB).
Viet Nam can integrate decarbonization efforts to advance development: WB
Society 07/12/2023 12:01VGP - With the right policies and strategies, Viet Nam can integrate decarbonization efforts to advance development without impeding GDP growth, said Country Director of the World Bank (WB) in Viet Nam Carolyn Turk.
Viet Nam’s stability, openness key to new FDI commitments
Economy 23/11/2023 14:55VGP - Cumulative foreign direct investment (FDI) commitment in Viet Nam increased despite global uncertainties, thanks to continued confidence in Viet Nam’s stability and openness, noted the World Bank (WB).
