Vietnam's central bank asked to keep interest rates low and easier access for business

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HANOI (Bernama-Xinhua): The State Bank of Vietnam has been tasked to keep interest rates low and financial access easier for businesses, according to local media reports, citing the recent order made by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

The prime minister asked the central bank to conduct reviews on the results of credit issuance by financial institutions across the country, including commercial banks and credit institutions, to stabilise interest rates and stimulate credit growth in 2024.