Tag: World Bank
Poverty in Vietnam declines substantially over past decade: WB
Poverty in Vietnam declined substantially between 2010 and 2020, according to a report released by the World Bank (WB) on April 28.
Vietnam makes strides in poverty reduction: World Bank
Vietnam has made remarkable progress in poverty reduction in the 2010 – 2020 period, with the rate of poverty declining to only 5% from 16.8%, according to the World Bank (WB).
Vietnam's logistics must keep up with international standards
There has been great pressure on Vietnam's logistics industry to train, retrain and upgrade workers' knowledge as well as to keep up-to-date with international standards and measures, according to the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA).
Vietnam Social Security, WB promote cooperation in social, health insurance
Director-General of the Vietnam Social Security (VSS) Nguyen The Manh asked the World Bank (WB) to help the agency further improve the quality and effectiveness of its social and health insurance services during his meeting with WB Country Director for Vietnam Carolyn Turk in Hanoi on April 21.
Vietnam to benefit most from RCEP: WB
Vietnam is anticipated to enjoy the highest trade and income gains among members of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), according to a latest World Bank report.
Vietnamese merchandise trade balance remains in surplus in Q1
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s merchandise trade balance recorded a surplus of US$1.4 billion in March, while FDI commitments and disbursement remained resilient amid global uncertainties over the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to the April edition of the World Bank's monthly Vietnam March Monitoring.
Forum seeks ways to revitalise economic growth in HCM City
VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum 2022 themed “Digital economy: Driving force for growth and development of HCM City in future” opened on April 15 with a view to formulating appropriate policies for digital economic development in the Southern metropolis by 2025 and a vision for 2030.
Standard Chartered predicts stronger economic recovery momentum in Q2
VOV.VN - Vietnamese economic recovery is likely to be stronger at the end of the second quarter of the year when domestic demand and the tourism sector recovers, according to Standard Chartered Bank.
Vietnam shares socio-economic recovery experience at ASEAN finance ministers’ meeting
VOV.VN- Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc shared the Vietnamese Government’s experience in implement its socio-economic recovery and development programme at the eighth virtual meeting of ASEAN finance ministers and central bank governor (AFMGM) on April 8.
Vietnam works hard to reach universal health coverage by 2030
Vietnam has recorded impressive achievements in health care, and the country is working hard to fulfill the target of universal health coverage (UHC) by 2030.
