Viet Nam’s quest for water security and the World Bank’s support for this effort have evolved significantly over the past three decades. Today, the focus has shifted towards building resilience…

Explore the latest World Bank research on urban growth and its links to rising flood risks. Dive deep into data-driven insights on how urbanization trends since 1985 have impacted flood exposure…

The conditions and circumstances of people across the world cannot be boiled down to only national averages. Within the same country, economic development can be unbalanced, with some regions…

The question of what countries trade, and why is a complex and pressing one. This blog characterizes the specific activities involved in exports, providing an understanding that goes beyond…

Representatives from Argentina, Bangladesh, Chile, Egypt, and Vietnam recently traveled to the Netherlands to learn about flood risk reduction, drought mitigation, restoration of ecosystems, and…

World Bank guarantees play a vital role in addressing global challenges, attracting private sector expertise, and mobilizing capital for development projects. Explore the impact of guarantees in…

Vietnam aims to become a high-income country by 2045, but the damage caused by climate change poses a critical obstacle to this goal. Climate action —both adapting to its effects and mitigating…

Explore how Vietnam is enhancing coastal resilience through inclusive nature-based solutions. This blog post dives into the World Bank's initiative, highlighting the importance of local…

The World Bank is creating opportunities to engage youth to tap their energy and out-of-the-box thinking through the Ideathon 4 Climate

Learn how the World Bank Group is helping Vietnam to understand and access results-based carbon and climate finance.