Tag: World Bank
Businesses advised to stay ahead of game: forum
Enterprises should spot their opportunities and risks on the basis of specific domestic and international economic development scenarios in the next 12 months to sketch out, and rationally adjust their business strategies amidst global headwinds, experts said at a business forum held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 22 by Forbes Vietnam and several organisations.
Logistics firms face global pressure to go green
Green logistics can help reduce transportation costs and increase efficiency in the supply chain by optimising delivery routes and reducing the number of empty or half-loaded trucks on the road.
WB pledges support for Vietnam’s low-carbon rice farming project
VOV.VN - The World Bank has pledged US$350 million loans to help Vietnam develop one million ha of low-carbon, high quality rice associated with green growth in 12 Mekong Delta localities.
Int’l organisations share positive outlook for Vietnam’s economy
Vietnam's economy is experiencing a surge, fueled by strong export and industrial production, according to a series of reports from international organisations.
Vietnam needs around US$2.7 billion for 1 million hectare of high-quality rice
Vietnam will need about US$2.7 billion to implement its project of planting 1 million hectares of high-quality rice from now to 2030, according to an official from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
WB adopts US$107 million credit to solidify inland waterway safety in Vietnam
VOV.VN -The World Bank (WB) has approved a US$107 million credit aimed at strengthening the capacity, efficiency, and overall safety of inland waterways in the nation’s southern region, while also aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector.
Singaporean newspaper: Vietnam’s economy poised for gradual recovery
Singapore’s maritimefairtrade.org recently published an article on the recovery of the Vietnamese economy, citing the latest World Bank Taking Stock bi-annual economic update with growth forecast to reach 5.5% in 2024 that will gradually rise to 6% by 2025.
Da Nang, WB to promote cooperation in digital database
The central city of Da Nang and the World Bank (WB) will be boosting cooperation in building digital database management as a crucial way towards full digitalisation and becoming a ‘smart’ city.
WB’s contributions to Vietnam’s socio-economic development hailed
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has noted his appreciation for the World Bank (WB)’s contributions to Vietnam's socio-economic development since 1993, with total funding of up to US$24 billion, especially in poverty reduction.
Mariam Sherman, new World Bank Country Director for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos
VOV.VN - The World Bank has appointed Ms. Mariam Sherman as the new Country Director for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Lao PDR, effective May 1, 2024.
