The World Bank and the Global Knowledge Partnership on Migration and Development (KNOMAD) forecast that remittance to Vietnam is estimated at US$18.1 billion in 2021.
        The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on November 18 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on establishing a strategic partnership for 2021-2024 to promote renewable energy development, and help PetroVietnam achieve targets in green energy transition.
        Around 85% of Vietnamese banking consumers are more likely to use online and digital banking services compared to 18 months ago, according to a new report from SaaS cloud banking platform Mambu.
        It is possible to keep the inflation under 4% this year but inflationary pressure is expected to be great next year, Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Nguyen Thi Hong told the National Assembly’s Q&A session on November 12.
        VOV.VN - Despite Vietnam facing challenges in restarting its economy following a prolonged lockdown, positive dynamics observed in October would suggest continued pickup and strengthening of growth in coming months, according to the World Bank.
        VOV.VN - The Housing Development Bank (HDBank) has received Asiamoney’s awards for the Best Digital Bank in Vietnam 2021.
        Deposit interest rates at commercial banks will continue to decrease and remain at low levels in the coming months, analysts forecast.
        VOV.VN - Standard Chartered Bank has identified the nation as one of the priority destinations among emerging economies due to its development potential and open-door policy.
        Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung appreciated the World Bank (WB)’s aid for the capital while receiving WB Country Director for Vietnam Carolyn Turk on November 2.
        VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 2 met with World Bank Managing Director of Operations Axel van Trotsenburg on the sidelines of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26) in Glasgow.