World Bank offers new credit to develop urban centres The World Bank Board of Executive Directors yesterday approved a US$194.36 million credit to help four secondary cities in Việt Nam build critically-needed municipal infrastructure and strengthen urban planning.

Việt Nam gathers opinions on direct power purchase agreement The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the US Embassy on Wednesday introduced a proposal for a Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) in Việt Nam.

Việt Nam to shape growth strategy for next decade Việt 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.

Policy key to boosting Việt Nam’s digital economy, say experts In 2018, the country’s e-commerce growth reached 30 per cent, marking total retail revenue of US$8 billion. This figure is expected to reach $13-15 billion by 2020.

Photo exhibitions on air pollution tour universities in HCM City  Thirty-four photos chosen in the photography contest "Portray Air, Expose Pollution" are being displayed at universities throughout HCM City until June 14 to improve awareness about air pollution in the country’s large cities.

VN seeks advice from WB on high-tech industry: PM

Việt Nam is developing its industry toward applying advanced technologies and wants to get consultancy from the World Bank (WB) on the matter, said Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc.

Electricity sector needs accountability and transparency Việt Nam raised its retail electricity prices in March after nearly two years without change, but this decision has received mixed responses from the public. Debates on the grounds for the price hike, transparency in tariff calculation and the change's impact on the whole economy have been taken up on the floor of the National Assembly’s hearings in recent days.

Việt Nam looks towards a safe clean and resilient water system Water pollution has been identified as the greatest threat that could cost Việt Nam up to 3.5 per cent of GDP annually by 2035, an independent study by the World Bank has warned.

Private-sector 'green finance' needed for sustainable development

Given Việt Nam’s investment deficit in sustainable development projects, there is a growing need for innovative solutions that open up opportunities for private investment in sustainable development projects, banking experts said yesterday at the Sustainable Finance Forum in HCM City.

HCM City seeks advice from smart-city developers in Asia HCM City should learn lessons from other major cities in developed countries in Asia to reach its aim of becoming a smart city by 2025, speakers said at an international conference held yesterday in the city.