WB Country Director in Vietnam impressed by Hanoi’s COVID-19 control

WB Country Director in Vietnam impressed by Hanoi’s COVID-19 control

Country Director of the World Bank (WB) in Vietnam Ousmane Dione has expressed his appreciation of the success Vietnam and Hanoi in particular had in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Optimising the recovery route ahead for Vietnam as a whole

Optimising the recovery route ahead for Vietnam as a whole

As the old saying goes, “What does not break you makes you stronger.” This is so true for Vietnam, not only throughout its rich history but also in the current context.
Taking lessons on board for an economic jump-start

Taking lessons on board for an economic jump-start

Vietnam’s economy has been seriously hurt by the continuing coronavirus pandemic.
A catalyst for digital change

A catalyst for digital change

There is no time when speed matters more than when a pandemic strikes, and what is unfolding with the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide speaks volumes to this. First detected in China last December, the coronavirus has travelled to almost every country and territory around the world, infecting well over a million people and claiming tens of thousands of lives.
Inclusive policies amid digital transformation

Inclusive policies amid digital transformation

Amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Vietnam is boosting efforts and policy reforms to build up a digital economy. Ousmane Dione, country director for the World Bank in Vietnam, writes about the importance of such an economy to future growth.
Historic GDP rate rise as Vietnam revises figures

Historic GDP rate rise as Vietnam revises figures

Seventy-four years after Vietnam gained its independence, its economic scale has grown spectacularly.  Now, the economy has  been fuelled by new and more accurate calculations which can help its GDP increase significantly, better mirroring the country’s g
WB presents updated socio-economic development reports

WB presents updated socio-economic development reports

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for WB Country Director for Vietnam Ousmane Dione who presented the WB’s updated reports on Vietnam’s socio-economic performance on June 5 in Hanoi.
Vietnam should be resilient to shifting megatrends: WB

Vietnam should be resilient to shifting megatrends: WB

Vietnam’s economy can be re-defined by focusing on the effective exploitation of four megatrends affecting the country’s sustainable and competitive development.
PPP investment workshop to be held in April

PPP investment workshop to be held in April

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) and the World Bank (WB) are likely to jointly organise a workshop on public-private partnership (PPP) investment model in April.
Resolution 19: improving business environment but a long way to go

Resolution 19: improving business environment but a long way to go

Today's international conference celebrated Vietnam's improving business environment, but identified several key weaknesses to be addressed.