WASHINGTON - Africa is losing out on billions of dollars in potential earnings every year because of high trade barriers on the continent, the World Bank said on Tuesday. "It is easier for Africa to trade with the rest of the world than with itself," the World Bank said in … [Read more...] about Africa losing out billions in trade: World Bank
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World Bank backs climate response
The World Bank on Thursday approved the first of a series of three operations that will strengthen and enhance Viet Nam's response to climate change. The operation will support the development and adoption of priority actions to strengthen policies, strategies and … [Read more...] about World Bank backs climate response
Illiteracy falls over 20 years but more to be done: World Bank
HA NOI — The portion of the Vietnamese population aged 25 to 55 without any schooling has fallen from 23 per cent to less than 1 per cent over the past 20 years, according to a report released yesterday by the World Bank. The Viet Nam High Quality Education for All Report … [Read more...] about Illiteracy falls over 20 years but more to be done: World Bank
World Bank warns of rising inflation
HA NOI (VNS)— Viet Nam's Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to go up to 8.2 per cent by the year-end, the World Bank (WB) revealed yesterday in its economic outlook report. The figure is much higher than the Vietnamese Government's target of 6.5-7 per cent and is also … [Read more...] about World Bank warns of rising inflation
World Bank offers VN export advice
HA NOI (Biz Hub)— Viet Nam needs to improve its transport and logistical services, simplify trade regulations and restructure its supply chains to enhance the country's competitiveness and increase added value to ensure future export growth. These issues were highlighted … [Read more...] about World Bank offers VN export advice