Alternō secures $1mn A1 investment to scale sand battery technology for zero-emission heat
Economy 09:21 13/05/2025Alternō, a climate-tech startup based in Singapore with R&D and manufacturing in Vietnam, has successfully secured US$$1 million in A1 funding to expand its pioneering sand battery technology to decarbonize the industrial heat in various industrial applications.
ADB highlights importance of regional integration for Vietnam amid global trade challenges
Economy 17:38 07/05/2025Amid rising protectionism and the U.S.'s strict tariff policies, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recommended that Vietnam and other ASEAN countries strengthen regional cooperation to build resilience against external shocks.
ADB pledges deeper support for Vietnam, unveils $40bn food security plan for Asia-Pacific
Economy 17:43 05/05/2025The Asian Development Bank (ADB) had pledged a substantial US$16.5 billion in loans, grants, and technical assistance to Vietnam's public sector as of 2023, spanning 458 projects.
ADB chief Kanda seeks innovative solutions to uncertainties
World 17:09 05/05/2025MILAN -- Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda on Sunday stressed the importance of addressing in a new approach rapidly growing uncertainties over the world economy attributed to factors including U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
ADB warns of fund withdrawal from Vietnam’s $48.77mn infrastructure project over delays
Vietnam News 14:22 06/04/2025The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has issued a formal warning to Vietnam’s Quang Tri Province about the possibility of withdrawing its pledged official development assistance funding for a US$48.77-million infrastructure project if the province fails to meet the September 30 deadline.
ADB provides $116mn loan to develop wind farms in Vietnam
Economy 15:57 28/05/2021The projects are expected to increase Vietnam’s wind power capacity by 30 percent
ADB, Imexpharm sign loan to support generic medicine production in Vietnam
Economy 11:36 16/12/2020The debt financing is part of ADB’s $20 billion assistance announced on April 13
Vietnam calls off $390mn loan from ADB for Saigon metro line
Economy 18:22 24/08/2020The US$390 million amount was part of a $540 million loan given by the ADB for the project
ADB lifts Vietnam’s 2019 growth forecast to 6.9 percent
Economy 14:39 12/12/2019The 0.1 percentage point adjustment, though small, could be a sign of good things to come for Vietnam’s already burgeoning economy
ADB forecasts 6.8 percent growth for Vietnam in 2019
Economy 09:48 04/04/2019The Southeast Asian country logged a GDP growth rate of 7.08 percent last year
Vietnam signs $188mn ADB loan to upgrade expressway in northern region
Economy 17:02 05/03/2019The loan will also help enhance traffic connectivity among northwestern provinces
ADB, commercial lenders provide $300mn for Vietnam bank to support SMEs
Economy 11:53 15/12/2018The loan makes ADB the first development finance institution to provide long-term lending to BIDV
