Tag: World Bank
Overseas remittances estimated at US$15.6 billion in 2020
VOV.VN - Overseas remittances to Vietnam are projected to fall slightly from US$17 billion last year to more than US$15.6 billion this year, reported the World Bank.
Vietnam’s logistic costs remain high compared to regional and global average
VOV.VN - The logistics sector is widely regarded as a key ingredient for Vietnam's competitiveness and inclusive growth, although the country’s logistics costs remain high in comparison to the regional and global average, according to insiders speaking at the Vietnam Logistics Forum 2020 held on November 26 in Hanoi.
PM chairs 15th East Asia Summit
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said the East Asia Summit (EAS) has been growing robustly, serving as a forum for strategic dialogue and cooperation in matters regarding peace, security and prosperity in the region.
Vietnam should take urgent action in face of natural disasters: WB
The World Bank (WB) recently released a report in which it called on the Vietnamese Government to take urgent action to ensure future growth in the face of natural disaster risks.
ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit held
The ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit was held on November 12 within the framework of the 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings.
Innovation should be stepped up to achieve high economic growth: experts
Promoting the development of science and technology as well as digital economy is a wise choice for Vietnam to achieve an annual average economic growth rate of 7% during 2021-2030, according to experts.
Vietnam boasts huge opportunities to attract foreign investment: WB official
Vietnam has tremendous opportunities to attract foreign investment as global companies are seeking for a destination promising continuity, World Bank Country Director for Vietnam Carolyn Turk said during an interview with the Vietnam News Agency.
NA deputies scrutinise budget for new textbooks
Deputies posed a range of questions to Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha in the Q&A session at the ongoing 10th sitting of the 14th National Assembly (NA) in Hanoi on November 6.
Vietnam’s political system proves effective in COVID-19 fight: Sputnik
Vietnam’s political system proved effective and efficient when the COVID-19 outbreak in the country became more complex, Russian news agency Sputnik wrote recently.
Overseas remittances to HCM City could reach US$5.5 billion this year
VOV.VN - Remittances sent to Ho Chi Minh City by overseas Vietnamese are anticipated to reach a figure of approximately US$5.5 billion, representing a year-on-year rise of 8%, according to figures released by the State Bank of Vietnam’s city branch.
