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Vietnam officially upgrades to emerging market, Vanguard plans to invest 2.5 billion USD

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After the Vietnamese stock market was upgraded to the secondary emerging group, Vanguard is expected to invest about 2.5 billion USD next year.

Prime Minister requests comprehensive review of conditions for key petroleum traders

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The Prime Minister requested to overcome the situation of roundabout gasoline and oil trading between traders, which increases costs.

Update on gasoline and oil prices on September 18th: Deep decrease

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Update on gasoline and oil prices on September 18th: At 6:30 PM, world oil prices simultaneously decreased.

Upgrading the stock market opens up opportunities to attract long-term international capital flows

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The official upgrade of the Vietnamese stock market from September 21, 2026 opens up more opportunities to attract long-term international investment capital.

Hung Thinh Land repays debt in many installments, two bond lots are still overdue for more than 1,418 billion VND

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Hung Thinh Land has delayed payment of more than 366.68 billion VND, and more than 1,418 billion VND of principal overdue in two bond lots.

Retail gasoline and oil prices today 6.8 at Petrolimex

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Retail gasoline and oil prices today, August 6th, at the Petrolimex system have not had any new fluctuations, continuing to be applied according to the price level effective from the operating period on July 30th.

Gold price reverses trend to break through, cash flow returns to precious metals

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Gold prices broke through at their strongest in 6 months, approaching 4,300 USD/ounce as the USD weakened and expectations of the Fed reducing interest rate pressure.

Vinh Long discovers 17 violations after inspection of gold trading enterprises

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Vinh Long - Inspecting 21 businesses, gold shops and jewelry business establishments, the market management force discovered 17 violations, and fined 90.5 million VND.

Bao Loc mangosteen affirms brand, prices increase to record highs

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Lam Dong - After nearly 3 years of being trademark protected, Bao Loc mangosteen continues to have a bumper crop, good prices, affirming its brand and increasing income for farmers.

Net worth of the 5 richest billionaires in Vietnam reaches 47 billion USD

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Forbes data updated at 8:30 am on August 6 shows that the total net worth of the 5 richest billionaires in Vietnam reached about 47 billion USD.

6-month savings interest rate above 7%, depositing 1 billion VND receives a maximum of 46 million VND

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Some banks currently have 6-month savings interest rates above 7%/year. With 1 billion VND, interest after 6 months can be up to 46 million VND.

Latest BIDV interest rates, deposit 100 million and receive more than 20 million VND in interest

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Updated savings interest rates at BIDV on August 5, 2026, with the highest interest rate, depositors of 100 million VND can receive 20.4 million VND in interest.

Series of supporting factors push world gold prices above 4,200 USD/ounce

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Gold prices rose sharply to a 6-week high as US economic data weakened, bond yields cooled down and the USD lost momentum.

Short-term 6-month savings deposit with interest rate of 9.2%

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Cake by VPBank is currently offering preferential savings interest rates for a 6-month term at 9.2%/year.

8 richest billionaires in the world lose more than 67 billion USD in one session

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The assets of the top 8 richest billionaires in the world decreased by 67.3 billion USD; of which, except for Jensen Huang and Michael Dell who increased, the remaining 6 people decreased in assets.

Silver price fluctuation 6.8: Domestic silver increases by up to 2 million VND/kg

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Silver price fluctuation 6.8: Silver prices simultaneously increased both domestically and internationally, as the USD weakened, bond yields fell and buying power increased.

Khanh Hoa sets a target of over 80% of the labor force having basic digital skills

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Khanh Hoa - The locality sets a target of over 80% of the labor force having basic digital skills and using online public services.

Live hog prices today August 6th: Simultaneous decrease, the lowest is only 59,000 VND/kg

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Live hog prices today 6.8 sharply decreased, fluctuating from 59,000 - 62,000 VND/kg.

Businesses save billions thanks to solar power

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Rooftop solar power helps many businesses save billions of VND each month, while promoting green transformation and reducing emissions.

Gold price today August 6th: Domestic gold increases by 2.3 million VND/tael

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Gold price today August 6th: Strong increase simultaneously. SJC gold bars and plain gold rings increased by 2 to 2.3 million VND/tael.