Vietnam’s retail sector is struggling as sales have fallen to an alarming low, an industry group said, urging the government to take measures to boost consumption.

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Vietnam retailers in trouble as growth dip to new lows

The State Bank of Vietnam says weak commercial lenders in the country are under control as the restructuring of the banking system is well under way.

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Vietnam’s weak banks under control: official

Vietnam needs to revise regulations on the pricing of fuel products to bring them in line with market trends, an official said, adding that it would take a long time.

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Vietnam’s fuel pricing policy needs to be changed: official

State utility Electricity of Vietnam is considering a plan to raise power prices by up to 10 percent due to increased input costs, a government official said.

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Power prices may go up 5-10 percent: gov’t official

Experts warn that foreign investors’ rising stake in the local stock market may lead to surprise takeovers at Vietnamese firms.

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Dramatically improved inflation, now down to 10.5 percent compared with 23 percent less than a year ago, increases the appeal of Vietnam as an investment destination.

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Vietnam inflation, trade progress may be temporary

The Ministry of Construction plans once again to push for the development of small apartments, but critics say the idea will yield no long-term benefits and goes against the goal of improving housing quality in Vietnam.

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Mini apartments go against development trend, experts say

Vietnam’s economic woes have pushed local companies to rethink marketing. Many business owners have scaled back on ads while others are seeking creative solutions

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A seafood company in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, which had frozen its business after debts of over VND1.27 trillion (US$61.4 million) were exposed in March, will resume production next week.

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Home prices in Vietnam are too high and cutting prices is the only way to help developers clear their stock, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association Le Hoang Chau said.

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