Tag: World Bank
Techwire Asia: Vietnam could become green energy powerhouse in Asia
Vietnam has shown the world its capability to accelerate clean energy solutions, with the highest installed capacity of solar power in Southeast Asia and the government’s commitment to boosting energy supply and strong public demand for improved air quality.
Report on impact of IUU yellow card on Vietnam’s seafood industry released
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) and the World Bank (WB) in Vietnam on August 10 released “A Trade-Based Analysis of the Economic Impact of Non-Compliance with Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing: The Case of Vietnam”.
Overseas remittances to HCM City hit US$3.7 billion in seven months
VOV.VN - Despite enduring the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the total amount of remittances sent to Ho Chi Minh City during the seven months of the year surged by over 19% to US$3.7 billion compared to the same period from last year.
World Bank helps Vietnam to set up National Road Safety Observatory
The World Bank (WB) in Vietnam on August 3 published a final report of Road Safety Data Assessment in Vietnam for the establishment of a National Road Safety Observatory (NRSO).
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).
IFC helps GreenFeed Vietnam expand sustainable livestock production
VOV.VN - The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is set to pour approximately US$43 million in order to help GreenFeed Vietnam Corporation increase its pig breeding and farming capacity.
World Bank supports inclusive recovery efforts in Vietnam
VOV.VN - The World Bank (WB) has affirmed its support for Vietnam’s recovery efforts by approving two development policy operations (DPO), totaling US$321.5 million.
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 always contributes to Vietnam’s socio-economic development: PM
The World Bank (WB) is a very important development partner, which always supports and actively contributes to Vietnam’s socio-economic development, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said.
