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

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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

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