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Finally, as the standard of living is improving around Vietnam, the need for consumer durable loans and two-wheeler loans issued at the point-of-sale (POS) continues to grow steadily. FE CREDIT’s total loans at POS make up 9 per cent of the total loan book and grew nearly 10 per cent vs. the first quarter. It has captured the increase in market demand by boosting strategic partnerships with leading retailers who make up the bulk of the home appliances and two-wheeler sales in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 11

The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) said the US and Europe have the largest demands for tuna. A survey by US-based firm Tri Marine, which is now owned by Italy’s Bolton Group showed that canned tuna, which is a key export item of Vietnam, is favoured over other tuna products in the US market. … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 12

Attending the event were Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung; Lao Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment and Vice Chairman of the Laos – Vietnam Cooperation Committee Khamphoi Keokinnaly; Chairman of the Lao National Assembly’s Committee on Planning, Finance and Auditing and Chairman of the Laos – Vietnam Friendship Association Central Committee Vilayvong Bouddakham; and former Director of the Lao National Economic Research Institute Bouasone Bouphavanh, among others. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 13

Vũ Quang Huy, head of the organisation board, said: "Việt Nam is in a good form, and young players are adapting to the playing style of the head coach Miguel Rodigo. They have a huge chance to go to the Asian Futsal Championship." … [Read more...] about HCM City to host Southeast Asia Futsal Tournament

Tran Vinh Tuyen, deputy chairman of Ho Chi Minh City, recently issued a dispatch to the city’s departments, police and military command demanding that the bodies work toward further facilitating the issuance of house ownership certificates to foreign individuals and organizations. … [Read more...] about ​Only 15 foreigners, Viet Kieu own houses in Ho Chi Minh City

Sean Devereux, expat teacher  "District 3 is a really cool neighbourhood, has a lot to offer, the people are very friendly and kind, the food is really tasty, and I feel that it has been really westernised lately. A big appeal of District 3 is just to get lost and just walk around and see what you find.” … [Read more...] about HCM City’s District 3: 18th coolest neighbourhood in the world