TIẾNG VIỆT 
Banks continue to slash deposit rates
Local lenders have lowered 6-month deposit interest rates since August. Interest rates for 12-month terms range from 6–7% per year.
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Thailand's KBank in talks to buy Home Credit Vietnam for $1 billion
Kasikornbank, Thailand's second-largest bank, is in talks to acquire consumer lending firm Home Credit Vietnam in a $1 billion deal that would accelerate its expansion in Vietnam, Reuters reported.
Vietnamese goods hope to conquer domestic market
Thanks to improved quality, diversified designs and competitive prices, Vietnamese goods have gradually won the trust of domestic consumers.
Petition to loosen business conditions for export-import of rice
Compulsory rice storage should be implemented according to market mechanism instead of administrative measures as at present, etc.
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- Vietnamese textile-garment sector logs record number of export markets 2
- Vietnamese fruits struggle with higher standards 3
- VinaCapital seeks to sell SkyX Solar for $100 million 4
- Vietnam takes advantage of FTAs for exporting agricultural products 5
- Vietnam on the rise as a promising destination for int'l retailers 6
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Tourism sector moves to optimise new visa policy
The new visa policy, coming into force on August 15, is believed to open up various opportunities for tourism development, and stakeholders in this industry are taking actions to seize those chances.
Vietnamese exporters renegotiate higher rice prices after Indian ban -traders
Vietnamese exporters have renegotiated higher prices for around half a million metric tons of rice, as global prices climbed to 15-year highs following India's ban on overseas sales last month.
Vietnam’s aviation sector records 42% growth in seven months
Domestic air passenger transport has recovered significantly, with an annual rise of 41.8% recorded in the first seven months of 2023.
Vietnam borrows more than $530 million from international partners
The Vietnamese government signed six loans totaling $531.79 million in the first seven months of 2023, according to the Debt Management and External Finance Department.
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Vietnam's Nghi Son refinery could face a $1 bln loss in 2023
A document signed by Kuwait's oil minister and seen by Reuters showed that Vietnam's largest oil refinery, in which Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI) owns a stake, could lose $1 billion this year.
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Ways must be sought to help firms join global production, supply chains: ...
Vietnamese exporters are facing new difficulties caused by tighter regulations and standards and fierce competition in international markets.
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Vietnam Australia’s largest cotton importer: Authority
Vietnam is the largest cotton importer of Australia with 38.8% of the market share.
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Central bank asks lenders to lower lending rates by 1.5-2%
The State Bank of Vietnam has asked banks to lower lending rates for both new loans and outstanding loans by 1% to 2% annually.
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Circular economy a choice for sustainable development
Amidst worsening environmental pollution and natural resource exhaustion, the circular economy model emerges as a visionary solution for the society and economy.
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"Copycat layoffs" won't do the tricks
Layoffs might seem like a quick and effective short-term solution but will come at higher costs in the long run, especially in terms of employee loyalty and productivity.
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Vietnams eyes sustainable development of coastal cities
Vietnam aims for a model of coastal eco-cities that are smart, climate-resilient, and sustainably developed, where urban planning for coastal areas will centre around people, said insiders.
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Furniture market to see increased competition
Vietnam's furniture market has been said to be among some of the fastest growing in the Pacific region, attracting major international brands to enter the country in recent years, said industry experts.
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High logistics costs hurt VN economic competitiveness
Inadequate transport infrastructure and connectivity and domestic enterprises’ low capacity, technology adoption and digital transformation are hindering the otherwise rapidly growing logistics industry.
