Green Transition

Energy, Oil & Gas

Opec Fund arranges $30m loan to Evocaban for green transition

Sun, 26 Oct 2025

The Opec Fund for International Development (the Opec Fund) has arranged a $30 million syndicated loan facility for Evocabank in Armenia. The funding will expand Evocabank’s lending capacity to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and support climate-related investments helping to strengthen Armenia’s private sector and foster sustainable economic growth.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Vietnam tourism accelerates green transition to power 2026 growth

Sun, 11 Jan 2026

Vietnam’s tourism sector is shifting toward green development, emphasising service quality, workforce training and promotion. Growing 21% in 2025, it aims to sustain momentum in 2026 through enhanced competitiveness and improved visa policies supporting sustainable travel.