Business
Converting fiscal and monetary policies to ensure resources for growth
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Lao Dong Newspaper published a presentation by Dr. Nguyen Quoc Viet and the VEPR macroeconomic policy research group - University of Economics (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) within the framework of the Workshop "Effectively mobilizing capital sources, serving double-digit growth goals" organized by the Ministry of Finance and the State Bank of Vietnam in coordination with Lao Dong Newspaper on March 12, 2026.
Gasoline and oil prices decrease, railway prices and freight rates reduced from March 13
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After domestic gasoline and oil prices sharply decreased, the railway industry adjusted to reduce passenger fares by 3% and freight rates by 4%, applying from 0:00 on March 13.
US applies preliminary tariffs on a Vietnamese export item up to 130%
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The Ministry of Industry and Trade informed that the US has just issued preliminary conclusions on the anti-dumping investigation of imported reinforced concrete products from Vietnam.
Switching from fixed tax to declaration: The focus is not on inspection and penalties
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The Director of the Tax Department said that the focus of the initial phase of transitioning from fixed tax to declaration is not the issue of inspection and penalties, but focusing on substantive support.
Live hog prices fluctuate, livestock industry still poses risks
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Live hog prices in the recent past have not been really stable, posing many risks for farmers if the market fluctuates strongly.
World oil prices turn to decrease
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In the trading session on October 25 (Vietnam time), world oil prices fell ahead of the increase of the USD and the data on China's consumption demand was not very positive.
Proposal to pilot new-generation cigarettes: Still controversial
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Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed piloting new-generation cigarettes, specifically heated tobacco products, stemming from the reality that there are more and more new types of new-generation cigarettes on the market through long-term imported, hand-carried, and difficult to control quality. However, this proposal is still controversial in both management and consumer health issues.
World oil prices increase in the first session of the week
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World oil prices in the first session of the week on October 24 (Vietnam time) were supported by the possibility of recovering consumption demand in China and the shortage of oil supply from Russia in the upcoming embargo.
USD and foreign exchange rates close today, October 22
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Foreign exchange rate today (October 22): Domestic black market USD price is at 25,020 - 25,120 VND (buy - sell). World gold price is at 1657.90 - 1658.90 USD/ounce (buy - sell). Domestic SJC gold price is at 66.30 - 67.30 million VND/tael (buy - sell).
Black market USD exchange rate remains high, gold price suddenly skyrockets
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Foreign exchange rate today: Black market USD price is anchored at 25,100 VND while world USD decreased. World gold prices suddenly skyrocketed.
Bank USD exchange rate, latest black market USD price today 10/22
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Foreign exchange rate today (October 22): Domestic black market USD price is at 25,020 - 25,120 VND (buy - sell). World gold price is at 1,657.90 - 1,658.90 USD/ounce (buy - sell). Domestic SJC gold price is at 66.30 - 67.30 million VND/tael (buy - sell).
World oil prices stagnate, domestic gasoline prices increase
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In the trading session on October 21 (Vietnam time), world oil prices stagnated due to concerns that inflation would reduce demand for oil. Domestically, gasoline prices increased from 200 - 840 VND, depending on the type.
World oil price lost more than 3%
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In the trading session on October 19 (Vietnam time), world oil prices decreased after a report from the US Government said that the release of crude oil from reserves will continue.
World oil prices increased slightly after a deep decrease
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After falling 8% last week, on October 17 (Vietnam time), oil prices turned slightly up nearly 1% in the context of the market worrying about tight crude oil supply.
The State Bank adjusts the central exchange rate range to 5%
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The State Bank of Vietnam decided to adjust the USD/VND spot exchange rate range from ±3% to ±5% (effective from October 17, 2022).
A week of sharp decline in world oil prices
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Concerns about a global economic downturn, fluctuations in the US dollar and low US diesel inventories as winter approaches are the main factors affecting oil prices this week.
World oil prices plummet
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Concerns about economic recession or reduced fuel consumption demand in China overwhelmed OPEC+'s production cuts, pushing oil prices in the final trading session of the week on October 15 (Vietnam time) down sharply.
USD exchange rate remains high, gold prices are under strong selling pressure
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Foreign exchange rate today (October 14): USD price stops increasing after money is pouring into the stock market. Gold prices are under strong selling pressure.
Bank USD price and black market USD exchange rate at the end of the session on October 14
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Foreign exchange rate today (October 14): Domestic black market USD price is at 24,250 - 24,330 VND (buy - sell). World gold price is at 1656 - 1657 USD/ounce (buy - sell). Domestic SJC gold price is at 66.20 - 67.20 million VND/tael (buy - sell).
World oil prices turn to increase after three sessions of decline
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In the trading session on October 14 (Vietnam time), world oil prices turned to increase as the US distillate fuel reserves decreased.
