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DOWNLOAD PRESENTATIONS OF HKBAV BUSINESS LUNCHEON ON VIETNAM NEW HOUSING LAW - MAY 26, 2015

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Mr. Marc Townsend - Rights of foreigners to buy real estate
Mr. Long Nguyen - Major changes you should be aware of
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