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.
Updated Bitcoin prices and virtual currency codes on August 10
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The virtual currency market capitalization is reaching over 1,082.977 billion USD. Of which, the value of Bitcoin accounts for 40.36%, Ethereum accounts for 18.92% of the market share.
Hot exchange rate, businesses "difficult" because USD price increases
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90% of Vietnam's import-export transactions are paid in USD. The story of exchange rate management continues to be a difficult problem that causes the State Bank to have a headache in the context of high inflation. For importing enterprises, the increase in the USD/VND exchange rate may increase capital prices, leading to a decrease in profits.
World oil prices increased by nearly 2 USD
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In the trading session on August 9 (Vietnam time), world oil prices increased by nearly 2% as positive economic data from China and the US made investors optimistic about demand prospects despite concerns about economic recession.
Bitcoin price maintains recovery momentum
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According to the reporter of Lao Dong Newspaper, the price of Bitcoin on August 9 (Vietnam time) increased to the highest level of over 24,000 USD. Developments show that the recovery momentum continues to be maintained in the world's largest cryptocurrency.
Oil prices open in red, despite oil warehouse fire in Cuba
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On August 8 (Vietnam time), world oil prices opened in red due to concerns about the risk of a global economic recession that would negatively impact energy consumption prospects.
Bitcoin price disrupts floor closed, rises to 23,000 USD
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According to the reporter of Lao Dong Newspaper, the price of Bitcoin on August 8 (Vietnam time) increased to 23,000 USD, the whole market seemed to be "revived" after a series of days of fluctuations.
Fed runs out of room to increase interest rates, experts say "The State Bank of Vietnam has a headache because of exchange rates"
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Vietnams foreign exchange reserves are currently not enough to maintain monetary policy independence. US interest rates are expected to peak in late 2022. The Fed must stand together, if it is sitting, it must sit. The prices of countries that choose to be independent in monetary policy such as Thailand and Japan are that domestic currencies have lost a lot of value," said Mr. Tran Ngoc Bau, Founder & CEO of WiGroup.
When money is no longer cheap, Dr. Quach Manh Hao predicts what about stocks
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In the period when money is no longer cheap, the differentiation in the stock market is even clearer. According to Dr. Quach Manh Hao, the market has recently adjusted somewhat excessively due to the rush of cash flow.
World oil price deep decline week
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In contrast to last week's "huge" increase, this week, Brent and WTI oil prices have fallen sharply with Brent oil prices "sliding" up to 11% and WTI down 8%.
Which bank can I deposit 200 million to receive high interest?
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With a idle financial amount of about 200 million VND deposited in a bank, the interest received will depend on the deposit term and the corresponding deposit interest rate.
Big bottom, USD price skyrockets, gold price loses 300,000 VND/tael
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Foreign exchange rate today: USD price increased sharply against the Japanese Yen. Gold prices fell as the US dollar and US bond yields increased.
Bitcoin price continues to fall to 22,000 USD
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According to the reporter of Lao Dong Newspaper, the price of Bitcoin on August 7 (Vietnam time) decreased to 22,000 USD, while the whole market decreased simultaneously.
2 banks appear with high interest rates up to 7.3% for a term of 36 months
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SCB Bank, Kien Long are leading the list of banks with interest rates for 36 months, with interest rates up to 7.3%.
Bitcoin price has not stopped decreasing
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According to the reporter of Lao Dong Newspaper, the price of Bitcoin on August 6 (Vietnam time) decreased around 23,000 USD, and other cryptocurrencies also decreased slightly.
World oil prices plummeted by nearly 11% during the week
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Last week, oil prices fell nearly 11%, to a six-month low, before Russia launched a special operation in Ukraine in February 2022.
