Press Releases

Vietnam and World Bank Group See Rice Husk Biomass as a Clean Energy Source
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, November 12, 2009—The World Bank Group is working with Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade to address climate change by sharing new business models and financing products that could enable cleaner and more ...more

Doing Business 2010: In Record Year for Regulatory Reform, Cambodia has Room to Improve Business Climate
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, September 9, 2009—Cambodia’s ranking remained low on the global ease of doing business in 2008/2009 while most economies in East Asia and the Pacific strengthened business regulations to help increase opportunities for local ...more

Doing Business 2010: In Record Year for Regulatory Reform, Vietnam Cuts Taxes and Facilitates International Trade
Hanoi, Vietnam, September 9, 2009 — Vietnam cut business taxes in 2008/2009, joining many other economies in East Asia and the Pacific in strengthening business regulations to help increase opportunities for local firms. Three economies from the ...more

In Record Year for Regulatory Reform, Lao PDR makes it easier to start a business and pay taxes
Vientiane, Lao PDR, September 9, 2009—Lao PDR simplified the process of paying taxes in 2008/2009, joining many other economies in East Asia and the Pacific in strengthening business regulations to help increase opportunities for local firms. Three ...more

IFC Joins Forum To Help Promote Cambodian Microfinance amid Global Financial Crisis
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, August 19, 2009—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is helping Cambodian microfinance institutions strengthen their contribution to the country’s socio-economic development, and expand financial ervices to the rural ...more