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Feature Stories
 IFC helps reduce administrative costs in Vietnam
For Vietnamese enterprises, the current complicated administrative procedures is not only time consuming but also costly. According to Mr. Diep Thanh Kiet, Chairman of Vietnam Leather Footwear Association, which exports more than 100,000 containers in all kinds of products every year, a one-day ... more...
 IFC Promotes Sustainable Banking in Vietnam
At IFC, knowledge-sharing is an important part of doing business. A team within the Environment and Social Development Department took this knowledge-sharing concept on the road recently, facilitating a workshop of high-ranking officials in Vietnam and China to share experiences on sustainable ... more...
 IFC Handbook Helps Cambodian Exporters
Freight forwarder Han Rutten says he finds IFC's "Handbook on Export Procedures" a very useful tool, and so do the other 24 companies in the Cambodian Freight Forwarders Association. more...
 IFC Pledges More Support for Cambodia’s Microfinance Institutions
During his recent trip to the Mekong region, Executive Vice President and CEO, Lars Thunell pledged greater IFC support for microfinance in Cambodia. At a ceremony announcing IFC advisory services for Angkor Microfinance Kampuchea, Thunell said, “Supporting AMK will help extend much-needed services ... more...
 Small Business Loans Making Big Differences
Hanh is 27 years old and has two university degrees. Three years ago, she gave up her job in a government ministry and decided to go into business for herself. With a background in fashion design, Hanh wanted to open up a bridal gown shop in Hanoi, but her limited capital meant she could only ... more...
 ADR improves framework, builds confidence
The court system in Cambodia is widely perceived to be inefficient and corrupt. Doing Business 2008 reports that enforcement of a commercial contract requires 44 procedures, 401 days, and 102.7% of the cost of the debt. As such, Cambodian businesses lack a viable means to resolve commercial ... more...
 A Mouse Helps Improve Lao Literacy
Improving education levels and literacy are a core part of achieving the Millennium Development Goals. For the development of the private sector, improved education levels will be even more critical to address the existing shortage of skills as the economy grows. more...
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