HANOI/WAM The Asian Development Bank (ADB) raised its 2024 and 2025 growth forecasts for Vietnam to 6.4% and 6.6% from previous predictions of 6.0% and 6.2%, driven by stronger trade activities and ongoing fiscal stimulus measures, according to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA). In its latest edition of Asian Development Outlook (ADO), the bank highlighted that accelerated public investment and ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Mastercard have signed a landmark partnership to launch the Digital Partnership Programme in Abu Dhabi to boost the emirate’s economic growth and enhance government service excellence using Mastercard payment infrastructure. The signing ceremony took place during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW). The initiative is part of Mastercard’s Digital Country Partnership (DCP) ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil, inquiring about his health and wishing him a speedy recovery. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness ...