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ADB seeks to support Việt Nam in national key projects, green growth

ADB seeks to support Việt Nam in national key projects, green growth

As the climate bank of Asia and the Pacific, ADB has committed US$2.1 billion to Việt Nam to implement the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) as well as a new financial tool Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM)
ADB cements its support for Việt Nam on its move to becoming a green economy

ADB cements its support for Việt Nam on its move to becoming a green economy

Việt Nam News reporter Vũ Hoa interviewed Shanatu Chakraborty, the ADB Country Director for Việt Nam about the bank’s support for Việt Nam during the ADB 57th annual meeting held in Tbilisi, Georgia last week.
FDI firms outlook on Việt Nams economy in 2024

FDI firms' outlook on Việt Nam's economy in 2024

Leaders from foreign-invested companies shared their insights with Việt Nam News reporters, discussing their expectations for Việt Nam''s economic growth in 2024 and outlining their key focuses for the year ahead.
Orange Bonds - a catalyst for gender empowerment and sustainable finance in Việt Nam

Orange Bonds - a catalyst for gender empowerment and sustainable finance in Việt Nam

The concept behind Orange Bonds lies in their role as a sustainable debt instrument specifically targeting gender empowerment and equity.
Public investment key driver of economic growth amid global headwinds

Public investment key driver of economic growth amid global headwinds

ADB Country Director for Việt Nam Shantanu Chakraborty spoke with Việt Nam News reporter Lê Việt Dũng about the economic outlook and the premises for the projections.
ADB appoints new country director for Việt Nam

ADB appoints new country director for Việt Nam

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Shantanu Chakraborty as its new Country Director for Việt Nam.
State Bank rate hike necessary to defend VN dong, control inflation

State Bank rate hike necessary to defend VN dong, control inflation

ADB Country Director Andrew Jeffries spoke to Vietnam News Agency on this move in the context of the US'' Fed, ECB and a number of other central banks raising their rates to curb inflation.  
Finance ministry works with localities to boost WB-financed projects

Finance ministry works with localities to boost WB-financed projects

Deputy Minister of Finance Tran Xuan Ha expected the World Bank (WB) to simplify administrative procedures to accelerate the implementation of projects financed by WB in Viet Nam.
TCPVN inspires Viet Nams youths, targets sustainability

TCPVN inspires Viet Nam’s youths, targets sustainability

TCPVN, a company that owns the famous Red Bull and Warrior brands in Vietnam, has collaborated with the Central Vietnam Youth Federation to undertake activities targeted at youths as part of its focus on sustainability. Nguyen Thanh Huan, country director...
Viet Nam to shape growth strategy for next decade

Viet Nam to shape growth strategy for next decade

Viet Nam would have to push ahead with bold reforms in institutions, human resources, infrastructure and innovation for better quality growth in the next ten years.
HCMC seeks PPP in healthcare

HCMC seeks PPP in healthcare

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) will fail if the private and public partners do not share both risks and successes, Ousmane Dione, Country Director for the World Bank in Viet Nam, said at an international workshop held in HCM City on Wednesday.
Financial comparison platform GoBear pushes for financial inclusion in VN

Financial comparison platform GoBear pushes for financial inclusion in VN

Inequality and exclusion are two of the most pressing challenges facing policy makers today. Economic development will not be wholesome if we do not truly address the problem of exclusion.
VN needs to prepare for economic slowdown despite unlike global crisis

VN needs to prepare for economic slowdown despite unlike global crisis

A global financial crisis was unlikely to happen in the next few years but Viet Nam needed to prepare itself for a slowing global economy.
Energy sector faces big challenges ahead

Energy sector faces big challenges ahead

The challenges the power sector needs to overcome over the next two decades are substantial to ensure it achieves its goals to provide sustainable, clean, affordable and reliable power supply to the people of Viet Nam.
British Council opens 3rd centre in HCM City

British Council opens 3rd centre in HCM City

The British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, on Thursday opened a new English language and education centre in HCM City, its third.