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Giấy phép số 4978/GP-TTĐT do Sở Thông tin và Truyền thông Hà Nội cấp ngày 14 tháng 10 năm 2019 / Giấy phép SĐ, BS GP ICP số 2107/GP-TTĐT do Sở TTTT Hà Nội cấp ngày 13/7/2022.
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Banks commit to lowering interest rates Banks commit to lowering both deposit and lending rates immediately after today's meeting with the governor. On April 9, Governor Pham Duc An chaired a meeting with representatives of commercial banks, reiterating the policy directions for interest-rate management. The State Bank of Vietnam notes that the international environment remains volatile, particularly geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pushing oil prices higher and increasing inflation pressures. Demand for capital is high while some banks compete to attract deposits, pushing the level of rates up in recent periods. However, to support businesses and households, at the meeting the banks agreed to implement the government’s and the State Bank’s policy to reduce the level of interest rates. The banks accordingly pledged to lower both deposit and lending rates immediately after the meeting. The State Bank also said it will continue to closely monitor interest-rate developments in the market, require banks to publish rates transparently on their websites, and stand ready to provide liquidity support when needed. The regulator will also strengthen inspection, supervision and take strict action against violations in mobilizing funds and extending credit.

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