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Strengthening consumer protection and improving debt collection critical to promote consumer lending development: conference Strengthening consumer protection and improving debt collection critical to promote consumer lending development: conference

VNBA estimated that lending to individuals was estimated to total around VNĐ2.8 quadrillion as of the end of 2023, or 21 per cent of the total outstanding loans in the economy.

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Lào Cai to increase local budget contribution toward Sa Pa airport to attract private capital Lào Cai to increase local budget contribution toward Sa Pa airport to attract private capital

Sa Pa airport will have a total investment of VNĐ6.948 trillion and be implemented under the public-private partnership (PPP) model.

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VietinBank set out business plan and dividend payout plan for 2024 Shareholders' Meeting VietinBank set out business plan and dividend payout plan for 2024 Shareholders' Meeting

VietinBank is preparing to present a business plan and propose dividend payout plan at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.

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Ministry requests Hà Nội to inspect rising prices of apartments Ministry requests Hà Nội to inspect rising prices of apartments

The Ministry of Construction has asked the Hà Nội People's Committee to inspect projects and apartment complexes with sudden price hikes, to better regulate the city's real estate market.

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Shares experience four consecutive days of decline Shares experience four consecutive days of decline

The downward trend in share prices persisted for four days, reflecting the prevailing pessimistic sentiment surrounding stocks within the securities, construction and real estate sectors.

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Cryptocurrency will not be banned in Việt Nam: justice ministry Cryptocurrency will not be banned in Việt Nam: justice ministry

It is necessary for Viêt Nam to develop a legal framework for cryptocurrency to prevent risks and illegal appropriation.

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Vietnamese auto market witnesses sales surge in March Vietnamese auto market witnesses sales surge in March

According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA), its members sold a total of 27,289 units in March, up 135 per cent against February.

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Draft decree guiding the implementation of real estate business law raised for comments Draft decree guiding the implementation of real estate business law raised for comments

A major point of the draft decree involves regulations on the trading of off-plan and ready properties.

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British University Vietnam awards scholarships to excellent students British University Vietnam awards scholarships to excellent students

Student scholars are talented individuals who have undergone a competitive selection process and meet the criteria based on academic achievements, notable community service experience, good moral character, leadership potential, continuous learning for creativity and development, and a desire to contribute to society.

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Hong Kong's R&D Receives International Recognition HKPC's "InspecSpider" Wins Prestigious "Edison Award" in Innovation Field

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Takashimaya Group to open first shopping center in Hà Nội by 2026 Takashimaya Group to open first shopping center in Hà Nội by 2026

Takashimaya Group has announced its intention to open a shopping center in Hà Nội by 2026.

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Disbursing public investment capital sees positive changes Disbursing public investment capital sees positive changes

Promoting implementation and disbursement of public investment capital has strategic significance and is a key task to contribute to promoting economic growth in the next quarters and the whole year. General Statistics Office director Nguyễn Thị Hương speaks to Vietnam News Agency about solutions to promote disbursement of public investment capital.

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EPR initiatives - a proper way to enhance circular economy EPR initiatives - a proper way to enhance circular economy

While EPR remains the linchpin of circular economy initiatives, its scope extends beyond mere waste management.

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Enhancing network security critical to defend against attacks Enhancing network security critical to defend against attacks

The Authority of Information Safety under the Ministry of Information and Communications has warned about the increase of cyberattacks in Việt Nam, especially ransomware in which cybercriminals seize and encrypt data, then ask for ransom payment.