The Service Sector in Lower-Income Asian Economies

A new ADB working paper looks at the significant contribution of the service sector to the overall economic growth of Bangladesh, Cambodia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Uzbekistan, and Viet Nam. Read More

Improved South-Southeast Asia Connectivity Key to Boosting Trade, Rebalancing Economy

Connecting South Asia and Southeast Asia, an interim report by ADB and ADB Institute (ADBI), says improving cross-border infrastructure and trade facilitation will foster economic integration and regional growth. Read More

Building a Strong Middle Class in Asia

Investing in training and practical education will stimulate and diversify the job market in Asia - moving the poor into middle class. Watch Video

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

An ADB report, Assessment of the Greater Mekong Subregion Energy Sector Development: Progress, Prospects, and Regional Investment Priorities, updates information on regional energy resources and analyzes prospects for energy sector development and how regional cooperation can contribute to national goals. 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

24 Apr 2013 44002-022: Improving Operational Performance of the Water Supply Sector Project
5 Feb 2013 37097-043: Integrated Rural Development Sector Project in the Central Province - Additional Financing
21 Dec 2012 46008-001: Capacity Building and Coordination Improvement for Effective Regional Cooperation Investment Planning
19 Dec 2012 40196-012: River Basin Water Resources Management and Development
13 Dec 2012 45098-001: Project Preparation and Startup Support Facility
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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

May 2013 The Service Sector in Lower-Income Asian Economies

Apr 2013 ADB Annual Report 2012

Apr 2013 Asian Development Bank and Viet Nam: Fact Sheet

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News Releases

22 May 2013 Grant Opens New Market Opportunities for Greater Mekong Tourist Towns
5 May 2013 Improved South-Southeast Asia Connectivity Key to Boosting Trade, Rebalancing Economy
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
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