World Bank ready to lend Vietnam US$11 billion in 5 years
Funds should be allocated to major transformative projects to maximize the efficiency of the investment and streamline procedures.
14:05, 2024/05/10
Vietnam news in brief - May 10
Read the Hanoi Times for the latest news on Vietnam.
17:08, 2024/04/03
Vietnam to receive over US$50 million from carbon credit sale
Vietnam is the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to receive payments based on emissions reduction results from the World Bank's Forest Carbon Partnership Fund.
17:32, 2024/03/21
Vietnam receives US$51.5 million from World Bank for forest emission reduction
Vietnam becomes the first country in the East Asia Pacific region to receive a results-based payment from the World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF).
18:20, 2023/11/23
FDI into Vietnam remains steady amid global uncertainties: WB
Manufacturing continues to be the main sector attracting FDI into Vietnam.
14:31, 2023/09/08
Vietnam seeks World Bank support to strengthen economic resilience
The World Bank fully supports Vietnam’s strategic directions and expects future cooperation to bring about transformational changes in the country’s development over the next decade.
20:30, 2023/08/10
Addressing infrastructure constraints stays central for Vietnam to achieve long-term growth: WB
A challenging external environment and weaker domestic demand are leading to a slowdown in economic growth in Vietnam.
12:46, 2023/06/30
WB provides US$264 million loan to support Vietnam's inclusive and sustainable recovery
Reforms supported by this credit will strengthen Vietnam's ongoing recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent commodity price shocks.
13:19, 2023/06/14
Australia, WB extend partnership in supporting Vietnam’s sustainable development
The partnership, valued at AUD95 million (US$64 million), started in Vietnam in 2012 and will now continue until 2026.
10:54, 2023/04/27
Vietnam seeks cooperation with World Bank in energy transition
The World Bank would share experience and enhance capacity building to help Vietnam establish the necessary regulatory framework and implement projects that promote sustainable development.