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ODA projects

Restructuring for Vietnam's economy more competitive

Restructuring for Vietnam's economy more competitive

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has agreed for the adjustments of an investment plan for the project “The Restructuring for a More Competitive Vietnam” which uses non-refundable official development assistance (ODA) from the Australian Government.

Improving the efficient use and management of ODA loans

Improving the efficient use and management of ODA loans

The Ministry of Finance said on October 25 that the Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans have significantly contributed to socio-economic development, however, in the coming time, ODA loans must be used more carefully as preferential loans from development partners are reducing considerably.

Government asks speed up ODA disbursement

Government asks speed up ODA disbursement

Speaking at a workshop on accelerating the implementation and disbursement of official development assistance (ODA) programmes and projects in Hanoi on October 18, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh highlighted the need to disburse more than 22 billion USD of ODA and concessional loans committed to Vietnam in the 2017-2020 period.

PM approves using RoK's ODA for a railway project

PM approves using RoK's ODA for a railway project

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has given the instruction of proposal using official development assistance capital from the Republic of Korean Government’s Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) for a railway project.

Switzerland to continue provide development aid for Vietnam

Switzerland to continue provide development aid for Vietnam

Switzerland pledges to continue providing development aid for Vietnam so that the country will address such challenges as climate change, water and food security, Swiss Ambassador to Vietnam Beatrice Maser Mallor said at a workshop held in Hanoi on September 30.

Japan’s ODA cooperation in Vietnam successful: JICA President

Japan’s ODA cooperation in Vietnam successful: JICA President

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will continue to support Vietnam to develop infrastructure projects, JICA President Shinichi Kitaoka affirmed at a press conference in Hanoi on September 10 as part of his official visit to Vietnam.

Deputy PM instructs to better use and manage ODA for 2016-2020 period

Deputy PM instructs to better use and manage ODA for 2016-2020 period

Deputy Prime Minister (PM) Pham Binh Minh has asked ministries and agencies to comply with the government’s Decree on official development assistance (ODA) management and use, and a scheme on attracting, managing and using ODA and preferential loans in 2016-2020 period.

Japanese ODA having an impact

Japanese ODA having an impact

According to Yasuo Fujita, Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Vietnam, Japanese ODA has been implemented successfully and effectively in the country.

Government to rein in ODA for infrastructure

Government to rein in ODA for infrastructure

From July next year, ODA (official development assistance) funds received by the country will only be allocated to provinces facing difficulties and for programmes to improve public welfare and eliminate hunger and poverty rather than for large infrastructure projects, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Promoting effective use of ODA loans

Promoting effective use of ODA loans

Official Development Assistance (ODA) is broadly defined as a loan accorded to a branch of the Vietnam government with the objective of promoting sustainable social and economic development, reports the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Vietnam thanks ODA for making the nation richer

Vietnam thanks ODA for making the nation richer

Vietnam`s many achievements in socio-economic development over the past 30 years of doi moi (renewal) owed much to 20 years as recipients of significant Official Development Assistance (ODA).

1.3 billion USD in ODA mobilised for power development

1.3 billion USD in ODA mobilised for power development

The National Power Transmission Corporation has mobilised 70.65 trillion VND (3.36 billion USD), including 1.3 billion USD of official development assistance (ODA), in the past five years for its power projects.

Vietnam speeds up ODA disbursements

Vietnam speeds up ODA disbursements

The National Steering Committee for ODA and Preferential Loans on February 3 met with six development banks to assess and devise a plan to accelerate ODA-funded projects and programmes for the upcoming year.

ODA disbursement sees positive changes

ODA disbursement sees positive changes

The Official Development Assistance (ODA) secured in 2014 totaled US$4.3 billion, including US$4.16 billion in preferential loans and US$202 million in non-rendable aid.