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Digital economy surpasses 72 billion USD mark
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The proportion of the digital economy in GDP increased from 12.87% in 2021 to 14.02% in 2025, reaching a scale of more than 72 billion USD. This increase shows that the digital economy continues to expand, but the large disparity between localities and limitations in data infrastructure show that the next period needs to focus more on in-depth development.
24K gold-plated horse paintings and statues worth millions attract customers to buy as Tet gifts Binh Ngo
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The Binh Ngo Tet 2026 gift market is bustling with elaborate gold-plated horse paintings and statues, priced up to tens of millions of VND.
Bank interest rates today 16.1: Sharp increase, 6-month term exceeds 8%
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Bank interest rates today 16.1: Bank interest rates continue to increase sharply. Summary of Vietcombank, VietinBank, Agribank, BIDV, VPBank savings interest rates...
Viettel starts construction of the first semiconductor chip manufacturing plant in Vietnam
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On January 16, the Military Industry - Telecommunications Group (Viettel) officially started construction of the first semiconductor chip manufacturing plant in Vietnam.
Agricultural exports strive to reach 40 billion USD in 2026
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In 2026, Vietnam's agricultural sector faces challenges from climate change and strict technical standards. However, exports reached record highs with coffee, vegetables, and durian. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment focuses on expanding markets, improving quality, standardizing raw material areas and developing national brands.
Latest VietinBank interest rate, savings deposit of 1 billion VND earns 106 million VND
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VietinBank's savings interest rate recorded the highest level of 5.3%/year. See immediately the interest rate you can receive if you deposit 1 billion VND.
5 richest billionaires in the world lose more than 20 billion USD in just one day
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After a strong increase at the beginning of the year, the assets of the 5 richest billionaires in the world suddenly plummeted in the trading session on January 15, 2026.
Sa Dec flowers in the Tet season, gardeners consider reasonable selling prices to retain customers
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Dong Thap - the flower capital of Sa Dec is entering the Tet season, however, the concern of gardeners is that production costs have skyrocketed, and there is a possibility of having to increase selling prices by 5-10%.
Gold price suddenly plummets due to reversal signal
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Gold prices fell slightly on Thursday as investors took profits after a historic peak, amid Trump's softer signals about policy and the Fed.
Officially laying ground for two key projects: Phu My 2 Bridge and Can Gio Bridge
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On January 15, the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City organized the groundbreaking ceremony of key infrastructure - transportation projects including Phu My 2 bridge and Can Gio bridge.
From January 16, business households may be fined up to 70 million VND if they forget to make invoices
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Business households should note that from January 16, if invoices are made at the wrong time, they may be fined up to 70 million VND.
High silver prices increase, stores are crowded, unlimited sales
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Domestic silver prices have been maintained at a high level in recent days. Recorded today, many silver businesses in Hanoi are bustling with customers trading.
FLC Group proposes to resume the previously unfinished project in Thanh Hoa
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Thanh Hoa - FLC Group has just issued a document requesting to resume the project that was previously revoked due to delays.
Gold prices plummet, gold rings attract buyers
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On January 15, domestic gold prices reversed. Stores limited the quantity of purchases, customers came in and out bustlingly.
Stocks fall due to profit-taking pressure
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The stock market experienced a strong volatile session, VN-Index lost nearly 30 points, when a series of pillar stocks decreased.
USD exchange rate today 15.1: Maintain stability
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USD exchange rate today 15.1: The VND/USD exchange rate continues to be stable at the State Bank and major commercial banks. The central exchange rate is currently at 25,135 VND/USD.
Pepper price today 15.1: Adjustment appears, factor creating pressure on the market
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Pepper prices today, January 15th: Domestic pepper "cools down", while the international exchange slightly increased. The rising USD creates pressure on goods.
Silver price fluctuations 15.1: Unexpected drop
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Silver price fluctuations on January 15: Simultaneous decline in both domestic and world markets.
Gasoline prices simultaneously increase from 3 pm today, January 15th
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Gasoline prices simultaneously increased from 3 pm today, January 15, after the adjustment of the inter-Ministry of Industry and Trade - Finance.
Big Group Company operates some failed projects, must pay investors
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Big Group Joint Stock Company admitted that some projects failed and are paying principal and interest to investors.
