There have been positive signs for the property market's recovery, said industry experts and economists.

Vietnam’s economy is well supported by its policy, but headwinds in the world’s financial market, with risks from the European and American financial systems, have caused concern.

VOV.VN - Bánh Canh (thick noodle soup), Bò Kho (beef stew), and Bò Nhúng Giấm (beef in vinegar hot pot) have been named among the 14 Vietnamese dishes which feature in the 100 best rated noodles in the world.

Retail stocks have dropped significantly due to the decline in business results in the context of the global economic recession and high interest rates.

The State Treasury raised nearly VND36.6 trillion (US$1.58 billion) worth of Government bonds, or 79.12% of the total G-bonds on offer, via 12 auctions on the Hanoi Stock Exchange in February.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on March 14 issued two decisions to reduce regulatory interest rates by 0.5% to 1%, which will come into force on March 15.

Credit growth in the first months of this year slowed significantly due to high interest rates and firms’ poor health, raising concerns about rising bad debts.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has requested promptly tackling obstacles in social housing development policies and mechanisms, with incentives in infrastructure, land and finance for developers engaged in the effort.

Fitch Ratings has rated Petrovietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV GAS) as a Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'BB' with a positive outlook.

Affordable home buyers can access preferential loans at rates 1.5-2% lower than the market average as part of a credit package worth around VND120 trillion (US$5.02 billion).