Innovation to Drive Viet Nam's Fourth Industrial Revolution
The country needs a more dynamic and innovative private sector, fueled by home-grown entrepreneurship.
Why Preserving Urban Heritage Makes Economic Sense
Preserving urban heritage helps local industries develop, and provides income opportunities for citizens.
Plugging Viet Nam's Trade Finance Gap
Trade finance support can help the country achieve its goal of becoming an upper middle-income economy by 2030.
Connectivity, Competitiveness, Community Guide Mekong Regional Cooperation
Vice-President Stephen Groff shares his views on cooperation among Mekong countries from the 22nd GMS Ministerial Conference in Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
Creating Viet Nam's Digital Health Web
If everything goes according to plan, Viet Nam will become the first middle-income country in Asia to implement a nationwide standardized digital health system.
Land Measurement Bias Revisited
Weak statistics and informal land area measurement techniques can distort agricultural policies, ADB research shows.
If You Build It, Will They Come? Our Hanoi Metro Experience
Proactive marketing and communications is helping ensure that Hanoi’s new metro provides a sustainable and profitable service.
How a Spike in Trade with PRC Has Reduced Income Inequality in Viet Nam
Viet Nam is a particularly good case to measure the impact on income inequality of rising trade with the People's Republic of China.
Putting Derivatives to Work in Development Finance
Over-the-counter derivatives allow investors and lenders to price and structure tailor-made funding arrangements to promote long-term infrastructure finance.
The Time Has Come for Universal Health Coverage
Investments in universal health coverage are investments in economic growth. They play a critical role in leveraging opportunities, anticipating challenges, and delivering the knowledge, expertise, and financing countries need to achieve universal health coverage.