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[VIDEO] Day 1 - Session 2: GMS, IMT-GT and BIMP-EAGA Experience Part 1

5 September 2023
Southeast Asia has long been a region with dynamic RCI initiatives that have included ECD as one of their key pillars for enhancing economic integration. The GMS, IMT-GT and BIMP-EAGA are all at different levels and stages of ECD, but the overlapping country memberships and the geographical…

[VIDEO] Day 1 Session 2: GMS, IMT GT and BIMP EAGA Experience Part 2

5 September 2023
Continuation of the Session 2: Economic Corridor Development in ADB-supported Subregional Programs: GMS, IMT-GT, and BIMP-EAGA Experience, including the Open Discussion.

Day 1: Session 2: ECD in Southeast Asia (Russian Translation)

5 September 2023
Southeast Asia has long been a region with dynamic RCI initiatives that have included ECD as one of their key pillars for enhancing economic integration. The GMS, IMT-GT and BIMP-EAGA are all at different levels and stages of ECD, but the overlapping country memberships and the geographical…

Viet Nam: COVID-19 Impacts on SMEs

9 November 2020
This presentation shares findings of a survey in Viet Nam on COVID-19 impact to SMEs in tourism, logistics, and small retail business. SMEs need additional economic stimulus package to stay afloat, learn new marketing approaches using technology, and explore green financing options.

Dysfunctional Horticulture Value Chains and the Need for Modern Marketing Infrastructure

29 October 2019
[Publication Launch Summary] These briefs present findings on agricultural wholesale markets in Viet Nam, Pakistan, and Nepal. They also provide recommendations to help develop more efficient production and marketing systems.

Keynote Address: Launch of Publications on Food Security Investment Requirements, Climate-Smart Practices, and Horticulture Value Chain Development

29 October 2019
This presentation provides an overview of the joint publications launched. These are the outputs from the joint research with ADB's long-standing partners, IRRI and IFPRI for over two years. The joint research was also done in close collaboration with national research organizations and think tanks…

Remittance Inflows to Asia: Trends and Issues

24 January 2019
Remittance remains a stable source of external finance in Asia. In 2017, 30.9% of remittances to Asia ($84.2 billion) came from the Middle East, while 27.7% was from within the region.

Study Tour to the Agricultural Markets (2017)

1 September 2017
The Asian Development Bank and Mercasa have been working to build the capacity of government officials in selected developing member countries (Kazakhstan, Nepal, Uzbekistan, and Viet Nam) on the development, operation, and management of wholesale markets. This report shares full details of the…

Modernizing Irrigation Systems in Drought Affected Provinces of Viet Nam (ADB Response)

13 June 2017
In 2015, Viet Nam was one of the countries severely affected by El Nino. Many of its provinces experienced droughts that placed many crops and people at risk. To assist the country in addressing this challenge, ADB provided technical assistance and fostered partnerships that improved climate…

Less than Expected: The Minor Role of Multinational Enterprises in Upgrading Domestic Suppliers - The Case of Viet Nam

9 January 2017
The impact analysis of foreign direct investments (FDIs) on developing countries have captured the attention of many researchers, especially the link between FDI and domestic firms. Among the different spill over channels, backward linkages are believed to have a positive impact on upgrading local…