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WB remains positive on Vietnamese GDP growth target for next year
VOV.VN - The nation’s target of recording GDP growth of between 6% and 6.5% next year is entirely feasible, providing it can effectively control COVID-19 and ensure supply-demand balance, according to Jacques Morisset, lead economist and programme leader for the World Bank (WB) in Vietnam.
Vietnam receives 200,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses from India
VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan received a total of 200,000 doses of the Covaxin vaccine presented by Indian company Bharat Biotech at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on December 19.
Central bank promotes licensed consumer finance
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will enhance inspections to discover illegal finance companies and protect the interests of consumers and licensed finance companies, according to the SBV’s Governor Nguyen Thi Hong.
Credit contract sealed for restructuring of Dak Drinh hydro power plant
A credit contract to provide US$95 million for the restructuring of Dak Drinh hydro power plant was signed in Hanoi on December 14.
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WB push for rapid vaccination and fiscal policy support to help reboot economy
VOV.VN - The policy of living safely alongside the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with rapid vaccination and fiscal policy support, are expected to help the domestic economy to recover, according to the latest Vietnam Macro Monitoring report released by the World Bank (WB).
Smart and sustainable cities to attract quality FDI
While sustainable smart cities are considered a solution to sustain international business investments, for Vietnam experts have advised local cities and provinces to prioritise building them to attract FDI.
Banks offer higher deposit rates after credit growth quota expanded
Many banks have increased their interest rates to attract more depositors after getting a credit growth quota expansion from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).
Vietnam does not manipulate its currency, says US Treasury Department
VOV.VN - The US Department of the Treasury released a report on December 3 affirming that Vietnam has not manipulated its currency (Vietnamese Dong – VND).
Vietnam eyes green and sustainable agriculture
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan and World Bank Country Director for Vietnam Carolyn Turk co-chaired a high-level policy dialogue on low-carbon green agricultural transformation and emissions reduction on November 30.
WB pledges further support to HCM City
The World Bank will always support Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City in particular during the process of construction and development, WB Country Director for Vietnam Carolyn Turk said on November 29.
