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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 ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) recently hosted a supplier network forum, EcoConnect, bringing together industry leaders, suppliers, and stakeholders for a day of collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Senior members of Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone management outlined the organisation’s strategic objectives, procurement processes, and future collaboration opportunities, offering attendees valuable insights into RAKEZ’s vision and ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed a loan agreement worth AED92 million (approximately $25 million) with the Government of Rwanda to finance the expansion of water transmission and distribution systems at the Karenge Water Treatment Plant. The strategic project to strengthen Rwanda’s water security highlights ADFD’s commitment to supporting global development projects, especially those aligned with ...

SEOUL / WAM The UAE-Korea SMEs and Startup Committee held its first meeting in the Korean capital, Seoul, chaired by Alia bint Abdullah Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, and Oh Youngju, Korean Minister of SMEs and Startups. The meeting aimed to strengthen the partnership between the two countries in entrepreneurship, startups, and innovation and boost cooperation between relevant ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The highly anticipated RESOLVE 2024, hosted by ADGM Courts and the ADGM Dispute Resolution Hearing Centre (DHRC), concluded on the second day of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) with impactful conversations amongst the global dispute resolution community as well as leaders from industry and government. The event was organised by ADGM in collaboration with the UAE ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, attended the graduation ceremony of the “Shapers of Tomorrow” cohort for the academic year 2023-2024 at the academy’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The ceremony was attended by Sheikh ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired the UAE Cabinet’s meeting held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; HH Sheikh ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held discussions on Wednesday with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, focusing on the close ties between their countries and the latest regional developments. The meeting in Abu Dhabi was part of a fraternal visit by King Abdullah aimed at ...