Vietnam considers raising cap on credit growth


HANOI, Nov 21 (Reuters): Vietnam will consider lifting the cap on its credit growth, its prime minister said, as the economy is facing pressure from higher interest rates and tightening credit conditions.

The move is aimed at "both ensuring the safety of the banking system and macroeconomic stability while boosting economic growth," Pham Minh Chinh said in a statement released on Friday on the government's website.

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