VPBank and Proparco co-operate to promote green credit in Việt Nam VPBank and Proparco - the private sector financing branch of Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have signed a US$50 million loan with the aim of supporting climate-friendly initiatives, green and energy efficient projects, as well as small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country.

PM Phúc meets RoK’s FM and ADB Vietnam chief

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has urged the Republic of Korea (RoK) to reduce, remove binding conditions for official development assistance loans, concessional loans, and expand non-refundable aid to Việt Nam.

US Chargé d'Affaires lauds Việt Nam’s efforts as ASEAN Chair In an interview granted to Vietnam News Agency reporter based in Jakarta, Indonesia, Chargé d'Affaires at the US Mission to ASEAN Melissa A. Brown has affirmed that Washington commends Vietnam for its efforts as ASEAN Chair during this challenging time caused by COVID-19

Key economic regions urged to promote innovation for breakthrough development Key economic regions were urged to maximise their potential and competitive advantages as well as promote innovations to drive regional and national growth, according to the recent Government resolution on solutions to strengthen the development of key economic regions.

ASEAN, Canada agree to soon lift ties to Strategic Partnership

ASEAN and Canada have agreed to soon elevate their dialogue relationship to a Strategic Partnership during the ASEAN-Canada Ministerial Meeting held online on September 10 as part of the 53rd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM-53).

US highlights cooperation programmes with ASEAN countries The US on Wednesday introduced specific cooperation and support programmes for ASEAN member states, on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the US-ASEAN Strategic Partnership.

Delivery of COVID-19 vaccine: DHL study shows how public and private sector can partner for success Delivery of COVID-19 vaccine: DHL study shows how public and private sector can partner for success

South-east, Mekong Delta regions to prioritise transport infrastructure Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng has urged localities in the south-east and Mekong Delta regions to develop transport infrastructure by diversifying the sources of and effectively using capital over the next five years. 

MoIT proposes overhaul of investment framework for power projects The development of power supply is being held back by a number of shortcomings and limitations in the country's investment framework. Mustering the financial resources required to increase the country's energy supply, which was estimated at US$8-10 billion annually, has been difficult.

Global Initiative Outlines a "One Health" Approach to Reforming Wildlife Trade Laws Global Initiative Outlines a "One Health" Approach to Reforming Wildlife Trade Laws