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Gold and foreign currency prices 18.9: World gold continues to rise
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Gold and foreign currency prices 18.9: World gold recovers strongly as oil prices ease and the USD falls.
Highest BIDV interest rate, deposit 100 million VND get 18 million VND interest
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According to a survey by Lao Dong on September 18, 2026, BIDV applies a savings interest rate framework for individual customers in the range of 0.1-6%/year under normal conditions.
Silver prices rise to $65/ounce as interest rate pressure cools down
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World silver prices recovered strongly as the USD weakened, US bond yields fell and oil prices cooled down after the Fed's interest rate decision.
Gasoline and oil prices today, September 18: Simultaneously decrease
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Gasoline and oil prices today, September 18: World gasoline and oil prices continue to decrease. WTI oil to 101 USD/barrel; Brent oil below 104 USD/barrel.
Latest VietinBank interest rates, depositing 500 million VND at the counter earns 60 million VND
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VietinBank's savings interest rate recorded the highest level of 6.0%/year. See immediately the interest rate you can receive when depositing 500 million VND.
Improving production capacity, reducing dependence on external raw materials
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In the first 8 months of 2026, Vietnam had a trade deficit of 20.46 billion USD, but 94.1% of import turnover was production materials. This structure sets requirements to improve domestic production capacity, develop supporting industries and reduce dependence on imported raw materials and components.
Pepper price today 17. 9: Unchanged across the region
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Pepper prices today, September 17th: Domestic and world pepper markets remain unchanged after a slight decrease.
Retail gasoline and oil prices today 17. 9
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Retail gasoline and oil prices today, September 17th, at the Petrolimex system remain stable according to the adjustment from 3:00 PM on September 10th by the inter-Ministry of Industry and Trade - Finance.
World gold prices regain momentum after adjustment
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World gold prices recovered in the morning session of September 17 after falling to a nearly 6-week low, amid markets receiving new signals from the Fed.
Retail gas prices today 17. 9
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Retail gas prices today, September 17th, at Petrolimex continue to remain stable in many areas across the country after the adjustment period in early September.
Live hog price today 17. 9: Sideways, highest still 60,000 VND/kg
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Live hog prices today have stabilized, fluctuating from 57,000 - 60,000 VND/kg.
Vietnamese billionaires increase assets sharply, Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong owns 37.5 billion USD
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The 5 richest billionaires in Vietnam currently own a total net worth of about 51.2 billion USD, of which Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong continues to lead with 37.5 billion USD.
Gold prices fall, buyers of Bao Tin Minh Chau, Phu Quy, DOJI gold all lose money after 3 months
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After 3 months, SJC gold bars and 9999 gold rings simultaneously decreased, causing domestic gold buyers to suffer heavy losses.
Elevating Vietnamese agricultural products from organic raw material areas
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High growth targets require increasing value from available resources. With agriculture, organic production and deep processing are opening up directions to elevate Vietnamese agricultural products.
Reasons for silver price drop, what pressure is dominating the precious metals market
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World silver prices fell more than 1% as the USD appreciated, US bond yields rose, and expectations of prolonged high interest rates put pressure on the precious metal.
Fed interest rate hikes and stock market reaction
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The Fed's interest rate hike factor has been partly reflected in the stock market developments since the beginning of September.
Gold price today 17.9: Fall
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Gold price today 17.9: Precious metals move in an unfavorable direction after the Fed increased the target margin of the federal fund interest rate by 25 basis points.
Gold and silver prices under pressure after new moves from the Fed
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World gold prices fell after the Fed signaled to maintain a tough stance, causing the USD and US bond yields to rise.
Silver price fluctuations on September 17: Simultaneous decline
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Silver price fluctuations 17. 9: Silver prices fell as the USD and US bond yields rose after the Fed's decision to raise interest rates, amid high inflation.
Lao Cai announces results of department-level competitiveness index
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Lao Cai - The Provincial Economic Zone Management Board achieved 78.17 points, leading the department and board block in the DCCI 2025 assessment results.
