Vietnam central bank to cut policy rates from Wednesday to boost growth

The State Bank of Vietnam said it will cut its policy rates from Wednesday, its second rate cut in less than two months, to prop up the economy which has been hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

The refinancing rate will be cut to 4.5% from 5% and the discount rate to 3% from 3.5%, the bank said in a statement.

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