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WB to support 600 Vietnamese SMEs
About 600 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam will get support in applying technology solutions to improve labour productivity and their competitiveness as part of a project launched on July 22 by the World Bank (WB).
President receives WB Vice President for East Asia and Pacific
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on June 29 for World Bank (WB) Regional Vice President for East Asia and the Pacific Victoria Kwakwa who is on a working trip to Vietnam.
Health Minister proposes WB support local vaccine production
VOV.VN - Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long has proposed that the World Bank (WB) help Vietnamn research and produce its own COVID-19 vaccines.
WB highlights comprehensive Vietnamese policy framework in land management
VOV.VN - The nation has developed a relatively comprehensive legal and policy framework regarding land governance, according to Kate Rickersey, a representative from the World Bank (WB) in Vietnam.
WB warns of falling production amid COVID-19 outbreak
VOV.VN - The nation must pay close attention to promoting the development of industrial production and retail due to both sectors continuing to be adversely impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to the World Bank (WB).
WB helps drive on efficient energy investments in Vietnam
VOV.VN - The World Bank (WB), acting on behalf of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), has signed a US$11.3 million grant with the State Bank of Vietnam to support the development of a commercial financing market for industrial energy efficient investments, with the total financing support from the GCF also including a US$75 million guarantee.
Vietnam’s growth outlook to depend on authorities’ response to new outbreak: WB
Vietnam’s growth prospects will depend on how well and how quickly the authorities will bring the new coronavirus outbreak under control and how quickly international and national vaccinations will proceed, according to the World Bank (WB).
Chinese newspaper lauds Vietnam’s investment attractiveness
China’s Newsweek ran an article recently highlighting the positive outlook for Vietnam’s economy.
Macroeconomic stabilisation in 2020 can create momentum for 2021
VOV.VN - Economic experts believe that macroeconomic stability and growth results achieved amid difficulty circumstances during 2020 can serve as a strong foundation for economic growth in the year ahead.
WB forecasts Vietnamese economy to expand by around 6.8% in 2021
VOV.VN - Looking ahead, Vietnam’s prospects appear positive as the economy is projected to grow by about 6.8% in 2021 and, thereafter, stabilize at around 6.5%, according to the latest World Bank’s economic update for Vietnam “Taking Stock” released on December 21.
