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Dollar supply fears still lurking
The nation’s trade deficit is under control, but concerns about Vietnam’s supply of US dollars have intensified.
Lenders shift to cautious moves
Two months is a long time in the financial management of the economy.
Buffeting winds retreat from the forex market
Larger volumes of liquidity provided by authorities and positive reactions from market participants have stabilised the forex market.
Draft property tax law is still sitting in the firing line
Fingers are being pointed at the Ministry of Finance over proposed housing and land tax law shortcomings.
Credit growth fears to limit loans
The rollover of 2009 loan subsidy programme funds could be limited due to safety restrictions.
Eagle eyes on giants’ spending
The government will strictly manage state-run giants’ state budget-sourced investment spending during 2010.
Financial management yet to come up to scratch
Stories of lax financial discipline last week heated up the National Assembly hall. Do Manh Hung, a National Assembly delegate from Thai Nguyen province, said Vietnam’s financial discipline had remained problematic for years.
Record trade volumes hint at recovery phase
The Vietnamese stock market last week achieved its highest-ever trading volume, restoring confidence in its long-term prospects.