VnExpress International
The most read Vietnamese newspaper
Vietnamese Edition
| Contact us | Follow us on       
Ngân hàng Thế giới World Bank
Vietnam ranks among top performers in World Bank’s Business Ready report

Vietnam ranks among top performers in World Bank’s Business Ready report

Vietnam achieved a top-tier global ranking in operational efficiency, placing 16th among 101 economies with a score of 70.44 points in the World Bank's Business Ready 2025 report.
Vietnam forecast to lead East Asia-Pacific in GDP growth this year

Vietnam forecast to lead East Asia-Pacific in GDP growth this year

Japan records biggest jump in foreign workers

Japan records biggest jump in foreign workers

World Bank recommends Vietnam to impose 155% alcohol tax

World Bank recommends Vietnam to impose 155% alcohol tax

The World Bank has recommended that Vietnam consider implementing a 155% special consumption tax on alcoholic beverages in response to the rising number of alcohol-related deaths and illnesses.
July 30, 2024 | 08:13 pm PT
Southeast Asia's largest economy to steadily grow over next two years: World Bank

Southeast Asia's largest economy to steadily grow over next two years: World Bank

Indonesia's economy is expected to steadily grow over the next two years on the back of domestic consumption and investment despite weak exports, a World Bank report said Monday.
June 24, 2024 | 04:14 pm PT
Vietnam's blue economy ready to create a wave

Vietnam's blue economy ready to create a wave

As I have traveled around Vietnam since moving to Hanoi in August 2022, I am constantly reminded of its natural beauty – from the rich greens of its mountains and rice fields to the varied blues of its oceans.
June 24, 2024 | 04:12 pm PT
World Bank approves $107M to enhance inland waterway safety in Vietnam

World Bank approves $107M to enhance inland waterway safety in Vietnam

The World Bank has approved a US$107 million credit to enhance the capacity, efficiency, and safety of inland waterways in the southern region of Vietnam, while also aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector.
June 23, 2024 | 12:00 am PT
World Bank to lend $11B to Vietnam over next 5 years

World Bank to lend $11B to Vietnam over next 5 years

The World Bank has offered Vietnam US$11 billion over the next five years to finance major infrastructure projects.
May 27, 2024 | 07:30 pm PT
World Bank cancels, Vietnam budget to complete delayed project

World Bank cancels, Vietnam budget to complete delayed project

The central province of Khanh Hoa will use its public funds to build roads and embankments along the Cai River after the World Bank canceled its sponsorship of the delayed project.
January 24, 2024 | 07:46 pm PT
Carbon credit sales fetches Vietnam $51.5M

Carbon credit sales fetches Vietnam $51.5M

Vietnam has finalized the sale of 10.3 million tons of CO2 to the World Bank for US$51.5 million, a report by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said.
December 28, 2023 | 10:00 pm PT
Vietnam wants low-interest World Bank loans to fund infrastructure

Vietnam wants low-interest World Bank loans to fund infrastructure

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has sought World Bank funding for major infrastructure projects at the lowest possible interest rates.
November 14, 2023 | 11:11 pm PT
Vietnam needs to monitor inflation closely: World Bank

Vietnam needs to monitor inflation closely: World Bank

The World Bank advised the Vietnamese government to closely monitor inflation, which is on the rise, as the economy continues to recover from a slowdown in the first quarter.
October 17, 2023 | 11:34 pm PT
IFC commits nearly $1.9B in Vietnam investment

IFC commits nearly $1.9B in Vietnam investment

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a unit of the World Bank, has committed to investing nearly $1.9 billion in Vietnam through the 2023 financial year.
September 6, 2023 | 05:00 pm PT
Vietnam’s economic growth projected to rebound from 2024

Vietnam’s economic growth projected to rebound from 2024

Vietnam’s economic growth is likely to rebound in 2024 and 2025, according to Dorsati Madani, Senior Economist at the World Bank (WB).
August 14, 2023 | 01:43 am PT
World Bank approves $130M to improve livability in Vietnam province

World Bank approves $130M to improve livability in Vietnam province

The World Bank approved a $129.6 million project on Monday to strengthen flood resilience and improve sanitation, transport, and infrastructure in Nghe An Province.
July 31, 2023 | 01:30 am PT
Challenges persist for Vietnam's growth: WB report

Challenges persist for Vietnam's growth: WB report

Vietnam's economic growth continued to face challenges which were seen in a slowdown in industrial production and declining exports due to weak external demand, the World Bank said.
June 20, 2023 | 06:32 pm PT
World Bank maintains Thailand's 2023 growth outlook at 3.6%

World Bank maintains Thailand's 2023 growth outlook at 3.6%

Thailand's economy is expected to grow by 3.6% this year, up from 2.6% last year, supported by stronger private consumption, a recovery in the tourism sector and strong pent-up demand following China's reopening, the World Bank said on Friday.
March 30, 2023 | 11:05 pm PT
World Bank reduces Vietnam growth forecast sharply

World Bank reduces Vietnam growth forecast sharply

Vietnam’s economic growth is set to slow down from 8% last year to 6.3% in 2023, the World Bank has forecast, pointing to internal and global headwinds.
March 13, 2023 | 08:19 pm PT
IFC eyes $20M investment in convenience store chain GS25

IFC eyes $20M investment in convenience store chain GS25

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is considering pouring VND460 billion ($20 million) into Vietnamese convenience store chain GS25.
December 15, 2022 | 05:42 pm PT
View more stories
 
go to top