Building a Strong Middle Class in Asia

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Energy Cooperation in the GMS: Progress, Prospects, and Priorities

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Viet Nam's Co Tu People Find New Voice through Resettlement

Resettlement of Viet Nam's Co Tu ethnic group for the Song Bung 4 project while disruptive was also an opportunity to improve their lives. Read More

Resettlement Puts Women on Top in Central Viet Nam

Though the Song Bung 4 hydropower dam and energy project relocated Co Tu minority in Viet Nam’s central region, it also offered new income opportunities and empowered local women. Read More

Overview

Viet Nam's economy stabilized in 2012 as previous policy tightening suppressed inflation and bolstered external accounts.

ADB's country partnership strategy (CPS), 2012-2015, for Viet Nam is fully aligned with the country's Socio-Economic Development Plan and supports issues arising from its recent transition to a middle-income country. The CPS focuses assistance to Viet Nam through the three pillars of inclusive growth, enhancing economic efficiency, and environmental sustainability. To maximize development impacts, ADB prioritizes six sectors: agriculture and natural resources, education, energy, finance, transport, and water supply and other municipal infrastructure and services.

Fast Facts

88.78 (2012)
Population in millions

1.1% (2010-2012)
Annual population growth rate

12.6% (2011)
Population living below the national poverty line

Fact Sheet

Proposed Projects

18 Apr 2013 39538-036: Support for State-Owned Enterprise Reform and Corporate Governance Facility
2 Apr 2013 47112-001: Business Environment Reform
2 Apr 2013 47157-001: TA to support civil service reform in Viet Nam
27 Mar 2013 40080-024: Strengthening Sustainable Urban Transport for Ha Noi Metro Line 3
27 Mar 2013 40080-026: Hanoi Metro Line 3 Extension Project
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Approved Projects

11 Apr 2013 37097-043: Integrated Rural Development Sector Project in the Central Province - Additional Financing
2 Apr 2013 39538-023: SOE Reform and Corporate Governance Facilitation Program - Project 1
1 Apr 2013 36352-042: Livelihood Improvement of Vulnerable Ethnic Minority Communities Affected by the Song Bung 4 Hydropower Project in Quang Nam Province.
29 Mar 2013 41049-012: Making Markets Work Better for the Poor Phase 2
29 Mar 2013 41451-012: Supporting Civil Service Reform
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ADB Lending

Amount ($M) / %
Sector (No. of loans)
1,600.66 / 13.38
Agriculture (31)
 
740.50 / 6.19
Education (15)
 
2,574.57 / 21.52
Energy (14)
 
542.00 / 4.53
Finance (11)
 
283.20 / 2.37
Health (9)
 
139.50 / 1.17
Industry and Trade (6)
 
1,029.08 / 8.60
Public Sector (13)
 
3,716.90 / 31.06
Transport and ICT (24)
 
1,059.82 / 8.86
Water Supply (15)
 
280.00 / 2.34
Multisector (7)
 
11,966.23 / 100.00
TOTAL (145)
Cumulative as of 31 December 2012

Publications

Apr 2013 Asian Development Bank and Viet Nam: Fact Sheet

Apr 2013 ADB Annual Report 2012

Apr 2013 Asian Development Outlook 2013: Asia's Energy Challenge

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News Releases

1 May 2013 ASEAN Infrastructure Fund Readies $1 Billion Pipeline for Lending Operations
22 Apr 2013 ADB Assistance Tops $21.5 Billion in 2012
9 Apr 2013 Asia's Future Prosperity Requires Major Change in Energy Use
9 Apr 2013 Developing Asia's Growth Steps Up to 6.6% in 2013
2 Apr 2013 Mekong Countries Seek Greater Cooperation on Green Agriculture
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