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WB asked to prioritise soft infrastructure development in Vietnam
VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has requested that the World Bank give priority to assisting Vietnam in developing its soft infrastructure, including financial and technical support for policymaking and ecosystem development.
WB pledges continued support for Vietnam’s future development
VOV.VN - The World Bank will continue to accompany the Government of Vietnam on its future development path to address strategic issues such as healthcare capacity, disease control and climate change adaptation, along with financial assistance.
WB Managing Director of Operations visits Vietnam
VOV.VN - Axel van Trotsenburg, the World Bank Managing Director of Operations is paying an official visit to Vietnam on July 18-19 with a view to discussing with Vietnamese leaders the evolution of World Bank - Vietnam partnership and areas of World Bank support over the next 4-5 years.
Vietnam needs US$368 billion to develop climate-resilient, low-carbon economy
Vietnam needs to invest approximately US$368 billion from now until 2040 to build a climate resilient and low-carbon economy, according to the Vietnam Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) released by the World Bank on July 13.
Vietnam’s strong economic recovery grabs international headlines
VOV.VN - International media outlets have made an in-depth analysis of Vietnam’s strong economic recovery in the first half of the year, noting the local economy is gradually securing pre-COVID pandemic growth.
Vietnam’s economic growth accelerates on back of exports, manufacturing
Vietnam’s economic growth accelerated faster than expected in the second quarter of this year, as a recovery in exports and manufacturing helped offset risks from coronavirus outbreaks and rising oil prices, Bloomberg reported.
Vietnam rises to become fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia
VOV.VN - Though international organisations continuously downgrad their global growth forecasts for this year, many have maintained their projection that Vietnam’s GDP growth would be the highest in Southeast Asia.
World Bank makes recommendations for Da Nang development course
VOV.VN - The World Bank has made key recommendations to help Da Nang, a centrally-run city in central Vietnam, address development challenges and consolidate its role as a growth pole in the region.
Keeping public debt below 60% of GDP by 2030 targeted
Vietnam is targeting to control public debt below 60% of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030 to ensure debt safety and national financial security.
Gov’t needs to aid poor households to cope with price hikes: WB
The World Bank (WB) has recommended the Vietnamese Government consider taking measures to provide support, especially targeted direct support, for local disadvantaged households in dealing with a spike in goods and service prices.