Việt Nam’s sustainable bond market reached US$800 million

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2024

The sustainable bond market in Việt Nam reached US$800 million at the end of March, according to a new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

ADB increases HDBank credit limit to $125 million

Friday, Jul 02, 2021

The Asian Development Bank has announced it will increase the trade finance limit for the Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank from US$75 million to $125 million, and the rollover loan limit from $10 million to $25...

VN needs a credible local rating agency as reforms drive demand

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2020

There is an urgent need for a credible domestic rating agency in Viet Nam to promote the orderly development of a healthy and sustainable bond market.

ADB offers support for Viet Nam’s COVID-19 response

Tuesday, Mar 24, 2020

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday said it was ready to provide Viet Nam with timely and flexible support for the Government’s response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Viet Nam needs new approaches to fund development: ADB expert

Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020

As Viet Nam is estimated to need on average US$210 billion in infrastructure per year through 2030 to meet its development targets, Asian Development Bank (ADB) expert suggested the country should adopt new approaches to get the huge capital.

ADB loan to unlock long-term financing for solar power in Viet Nam

Thursday, Jan 30, 2020

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a US$37.8 million loan deal with TTC Energy Development Investment Joint Stock Company (TTC Energy) to provide long-term financing to develop and operate a 50-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic solar power plant in the southern province...

ADB and DHD sign $37m loan agreement for Southeast Asia's floating PV solar project

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2019

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Đa Nhim – Hàm Thuận – Đa Mi Hydro Power Joint Stock Company (DHD) on Wednesday signed a US$37 loan agreement to finance the installation of a 47.5MWp floating photovoltaic (PV) solar power facility.

Viet Nam's growth moderate this year but remains robust in Asia

Thursday, Sep 26, 2019

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasts a moderate deceleration for Viet Nam’s growth this year and next, but says Viet Nam is still a standout in Asia with stable development thanks to resilient domestic demand and sustained inflows of foreign...

New We-Fi financing to enhance support for women-led SMEs in Viet Nam and Pacific

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has received US$20.2 million from the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) to support women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (WSMEs) to access critical financing and training in Việt Nam and the Pacific.

Emerging East Asia bond market expands but concerns persist

Thursday, Mar 21, 2019

Investor sentiment toward emerging East Asia’s local currency bond markets has improved but there are persistent concerns about financial stability in the region, including ongoing trade conflicts, according to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) latest issue of the quarterly Asia...

ADB provides US$300m loan to BIDV to support SMEs in Viet Nam

Wednesday, Dec 12, 2018

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Viet Nam (BIDV) signed a US$300 million loan agreement on Wednesday to support the growth and productivity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Viet...

ADB approves $100 million loan to boost VN’s financial sector

Tuesday, Dec 04, 2018

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$100 million policy-based loan to develop Viet Nam’s finance sector, aiming to support long-term economic growth and tackle rising income inequality.

Viet Nam needs more ADB funding for private sector

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Viet Nam is persuading international financial institutions, including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to expand their funding for the local private sector and reduce government guarantees for those activities, since Viet Nam is among the countries that will stop being...

Why the Smart Money is Staying on Vietnamese Growth

Friday, Apr 27, 2018

Viet Nam’s explosive economic growth is attracting attention the world over, and while much further work is required, optimism for the future is more than justified, explains Brian Spence, Co-Founder of S&P Investments.

GMS ministerial meeting plans for future

Thursday, Sep 21, 2017

Ministers from Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS)’s six member countries sat down at a conference yesterday to discuss the endorsement and implementation of a five year action plan, towards regional achievements of inclusive growth and sustainable development.