Our hearts go out to the people of Myanmar and Thailand, who have been impacted by Friday’s devastating earthquake that has caused a tragic loss of life and destruction of critical infrastructure in ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 28, 2025 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a project to help El Salvador increase renewable electricity generation capacity and harness geothermal ...

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2025 – The World Bank Group Board of Directors approved today a USD 300 million International Development Association (IDA) loan, for the Punjab Clean Air Program (PCAP) to ...

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2025—The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a financing package of $150 million for Nepal’s Third Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (BIMP-III) to ...

Viet Nam’s GDP growth is forecast to moderate to 6.8 percent in 2025 before settling at 6.5 percent in 2026. The rebound in exports in 2024 is expected to ease in 2025 and further into 2026 due to ...

Streamlining access to property ownership supports entrepreneurs in the Western Balkans, allowing them to focus on innovation ...

Presentation of the Global Food and Nutrition Security Dashboard in the Data Playground of the World Bank's Annual Meetings 2024.

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2025— The number of people exposed to dangerously high level of air pollution could be halved by 2040 with targeted policy action, according to a new World Bank report. The study ...

This year, the World Bank Thailand honors three remarkable women whose expertise and dedication are shaping Thailand’s future. Through a special Q&A feature on our website, we highlight their stories, ...

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2025 – The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a new project to support Peru in modernizing its economy and making it more resilient in the face of natural hazards. The ...

As countries strive to balance rapid digital transformation with sustainable energy use, a major challenge emerges—how can digital expansion be green and inclusive? Many developing nations, including ...

As Thailand’s cities grow and evolve, the challenge of creating livable, resilient, and inclusive urban spaces has never been more critical. At the forefront of this transformation is Pichaya Moeller, ...