WB: Most of Vietnam's economic indicators in April good
08:20 | 18/05/2021
Vietnam's industrial production continued its strong growth momentum in April, increasing by 1.1% compared to March, 24.1% higher than the same period in 2020.
Over US$17.2 billion of remittances sent to Vietnam in 2020: World Bank
08:30 | 16/05/2021
Vietnamese living abroad sent home 17.2 billion USD worth of remittances in 2020, a year-on-year increase of 3 percent, making the country the third-largest remittance recipient in the East Asia and Pacific region.
WB: Vietnam maintains positive outlook for economic recovery in 2021
08:14 | 17/03/2021
The rapid suppression of the new COVID-19 outbreak in late January 2021 has helped maintain Vietnam’s positive outlook for economic recovery this year, the World Bank (WB) has said.
Report: Nearly 90 percent of Vietnamese firms feel impact of COVID-19
08:36 | 13/03/2021
Around 87 percent of Vietnamese enterprises have been affected by COVID-19, while the remainders said they have seen no impact from the pandemic.
WB funded US$86,3 million to support energy efficiency projects in Vietnam
08:03 | 10/03/2021
On March 8, the World Bank and Vietnam signed a US$11,3 million grant agreement to support Vietnam’s energy efficient investments.
WB: Vietnam’s economy among world’s fastest growing
14:02 | 19/01/2021
World Bank (WB) stressed Vietnam’s economic growth again citing its impressive growth rate in the late 2020 period.
WB: Vietnamese economy expected to grow by 6.8 percent next year
19:21 | 23/12/2020
The Vietnamese economy is predicted to expand around 6.8 percent next year and, thereafter, stabilize at 6.5%, according to the latest World Bank’s economic update for Vietnam “Taking Stock” released on December 21.
Vietnam posts higher human capital index
08:07 | 20/09/2020
With an above average score, Vietnam has climbed to the 38th position among 174 economies in the 2020 Human Capital Index.
World Bank optimistic about Vietnamese economy's development prospect
06:25 | 06/08/2020
A recent report of the World Bank showed that Vietnamese economy has a positive future and affirmed that its economic growth will rapidly recover as long as Vietnam is in control of the pandemic.
Video: World Bank forecasts Vietnam's economic growth in 2020
13:43 | 04/08/2020
The World Bank has recently forecasted Vietnam's economic growth. World Bank said Vietnam's economic growth will rank 5th in the world.
RoK to provide US$5.15 million to Vietnam and developing countries
06:57 | 02/08/2020
The Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance announced on July 31 that it would supply 5.15 million USD for six developing nations, including Vietnam, to support projects ranging from establishing green growth and digital infrastructure to improved COVID-19 response.
US$6.2 million granted from World Bank to help Vietnam cope with Covid-19
14:17 | 31/07/2020
The World Bank helps to strengthen Vietnam’s COVID-19 surveillance and testing capacities, research capacity for COVID-19 vaccines and test kits, and communications about the pandemic.
WB finances higher education and urban development projects in Vietnam
17:04 | 02/07/2020
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved to finance for two projects worth a total of US$422 million to help build a climate-resilient city in the Mekong Delta and enhance the quality of Vietnam’s three national universities.
WB, Australia to support VN mitigate COVID-19 impacts and facilitate economic recovery
06:34 | 25/06/2020
Australian Ambassador to Vietnam, Robyn Mudie on June 24 met with Ousmane Dione, World Bank Country Director for Vietnam, to finalise an additional AUD 5 million (USD 3.4 million) contribution to support Vietnam respond to the impacts of COVID-19.
World Bank says the global economy to shrink by 5.2% this year
06:32 | 10/06/2020
The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown measures have thrown the world economy in turmoil. Even as countries are reopening, the World Bank predicts this year, the globe will have its deepest global recession in 80 years.
World Bank approves US$ 84 million of credit to support Vietnam’s response to climate change
17:50 | 06/06/2020
The World Bank in Vietnam announced on June 6 that the Bank had approved an 84.4 million USD credit to support Vietnam to promote climate-resilient landscapes, green transport and energy systems.
WB: Vietnam's economy bounces back in May
11:29 | 05/06/2020
In its latest update released on June 3, the World Bank (WB) said Vietnam’s economy has gradually bounced back since social distancing measures were eased. However, the economy has not completely recovered yet.
Policy advice for Vietnam to maintain quality growth by World Bank
10:33 | 28/05/2020
The World Bank (WB) released a report on May 27, offering policy recommendations to help Vietnam maintain quality growth through more dynamic firms, more efficient infrastructure, skills, and a move toward a greener economy.
EVFTA expected to bring 800,000 people out of poverty by 2030
14:55 | 26/05/2020
The World Bank (WB) has predicted that the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) could help Vietnam’s GDP and exports grow 2.4 percent and 12 percent, respectively, by 2030, and bring 100,000 to 800,000 people out of poverty, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has reported.
World Bank Director: Optimizing the recovery journey ahead for Vietnam
13:25 | 22/05/2020
As the old saying goes, “What does not break you makes you stronger.” This is so true for Vietnam, not only throughout its rich history but also in the current context, according to Ousmane Dione, Country Director for Vietnam World Bank.
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