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PM calls on WB, IFC to support Việt Nams large-scale infrastructure projects

PM calls on WB, IFC to support Việt Nam’s large-scale infrastructure projects

The PM affirmed that the Vietnamese Government considers the WB and IFC crucial development partners, which have supported and contributed to the nation’s socio-economic development through policy advice and financial assistance for ODA projects, preferential loans and loans for the...
East Asia and Pacific to grow by 2.5 per cent in 2021

East Asia and Pacific to grow by 2.5 per cent in 2021

World Bank (WB) today said the East Asia and Pacific region’s recovery had been hampered by the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant, prolonging the distress for firms and households, likely slowing economic growth and increasing inequality in its October...
VN to stay on track as East Asia and Pacific growth slumps

VN to stay on track as East Asia and Pacific growth slumps

Viet Nam’s GDP growth projection, however, remain unchanged on a steady course to hit 5.8 per cent by the end of 2019 with forecast growth of 6.1 per cent and 6.2 per cent for 2020 and 2021.
2nd Co-operative Registrars Forum to be held in HCM City

2nd Co-operative Registrars’ Forum to be held in HCM City

The International Cooperative Alliance - Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP), in collaboration with the Vietnam Co-operative Alliance (VCA), will organise the 2nd Co-operative Registrars’ Forum from April 17-19 in HCM City.
US ambassador wants free and open Asia

US ambassador wants ’free and open’ Asia

 A “free and open” Asia is vital to achieve the mutual goal of all nations to ensure peace, stability and prosperity regionally and globally, speakers said on December 7 at a regional economic forum held in the city.    
Siemens eyes Asia as key market for advanced turbine sales

Siemens eyes Asia as key market for advanced turbine sales

Siemens has identified Asia as an important future market as the rapidly developing region is in need of efficient and cost-effective power generation technologies – an area in which the German engineering giant prides itself as a leading global supplier.
Fintech use is a must for Asia-Pacific economies: seminars

Fintech use is a must for Asia-Pacific economies: seminars

Asia and Pacific economies must enhance their financial inclusion based on new financial technologies (fintech), senior officials said on Thursday at a high-level Asian Development Bank (ADB) seminar.
IFC to assist in building smart city

IFC to assist in building smart city

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will help HCM City build a smart city plan.
Prime Minister calls for IFCs support for start-ups

Prime Minister calls for IFC’s support for start-ups

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has called on the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to help Viet Nam implementing its national start-up programme, especially projects owned by young people.