Vietnam’s economy expanded at the slowest pace in 13 years in 2012 as a slump in bank lending damped domestic demand, adding pressure on the government to revamp the financial system and attract more foreign investment. Gross domestic product rose 5.03 percent this year, down from 5.89 percent i…

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Vietnam Grows at Slowest Pace Since ’99 on Credit Slump: Economy
