Business
Solving the capital problem for the economy to welcome new opportunities
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Closing 2025 with an impressive credit growth rate of over 19%, making an important contribution to the economic growth figure of 8.02%, the Banking sector has affirmed its vital role in providing capital to the economy. However, behind these positive figures is the great pressure on medium and long-term capital sources that is weighing heavily on the banking system when other mobilization channels have not developed commensurately.
Tet goods prices do not fluctuate too much, market stable
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Essential commodity prices in many localities remain stable, supply is guaranteed, only recording a slight increase according to the pre-Tet rule.
Gold prices fluctuate around the $5,000 mark during the holidays
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Gold prices are almost flat around the 5,000 USD mark as market liquidity weakens due to holidays in the US and Asia, while investors are waiting for new signals from the Fed.
Many people in Ho Chi Minh City buy gold to get lucky at the beginning of the year
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On February 17 (the 1st day of the Binh Ngo Tet), some gold business stores in Ho Chi Minh City were bustling with customers.
Gold price today 17. 2: Fall on New Year's Day
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Gold price today 17. 2: World gold prices continue to fall sharply. Domestic markets close for Lunar New Year holiday.
Silver price fluctuation 16. 2: Decline in the first session of the week
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Silver price fluctuation 16. 2: World silver prices fell as investors waited for clear signals from the Fed and a series of US economic data to be released soon.
Tet flowers in Ho Chi Minh City reduced prices on the 29th, some types are still 40,000 VND/pot
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Ho Chi Minh City - At noon on the 29th of Tet, many Tet flower selling points in Ho Chi Minh City simultaneously reduced prices sharply to clear out goods.
Can Tho Tet flowers reduced in price, small traders hope to return home early to welcome New Year's Eve
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Can Tho - From the morning of December 29th of the lunar calendar, Tet flower prices began to decrease, some types decreased by nearly half, small traders said they "discharged goods" to return to their hometowns to welcome New Year's Eve.
Gold prices turn around and slightly decrease after a strong increase
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Gold prices adjusted as investors took profits after moderate US inflation data, as the market awaits further policy signals from the Fed.
Branch apricot blossoms attract customers on the 29th of Tet in Can Tho
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Can Tho - Fresh yellow apricot branches, full of buds, are being sold, attracting a large number of people to choose, making the Tet atmosphere more bustling.
Gold price today 16. 2: Sudden drop
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Gold price today 16. 2: World gold reverses and falls in the first session of the week. Domestically, the market closes for Lunar New Year holiday.
Ho Chi Minh City residents spend tens of millions of VND to buy Z121 firecrackers
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Z121 fireworks continue to be chosen by many people in Ho Chi Minh City, many people are willing to spend a significant amount of money to own this type of firework.
Hanoi nail salon opens all night, women wait many hours to have beautiful nails to welcome Tet
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In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year 2026, Hanoi's rhythm of life seems to be "accelerated" by each beauty appointment.
Series of major banks raise gold price forecast for 2026, range 4,450 - 6,300 USD
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Major banks are simultaneously raising their gold price forecast for 2026, with the most optimistic scenario up to 6,200 - 6,300 USD/ounce.
On the morning of the 29th of Tet, fruits displayed in five-fruit trays are selling well
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Can Tho - On the morning of the 29th of Tet, fruits for the five-fruit tray display were bought by many people, and small traders continuously put up goods.
Traditional markets in Ho Chi Minh City transform in urban life
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The embellishment and upgrading of traditional markets in Ho Chi Minh City associated with tourism development is bringing a new face, becoming more vibrant.
Bond capital flows not yet directed to production channels
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The corporate bond market recovered quite well in 2025, but this capital mobilization channel has not yet fully promoted its capital-leading role for the manufacturing sector.
Sisters race to arrange Tet flowers according to trends, double lilies, snow apricot blossoms are sold out
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Near Tet, the trend of arranging double lilies - snow apricot blossoms exploded on social networks, boosting purchasing power. Snow apricot blossoms quickly "sold out", while double lilies simultaneously increased in price at many markets and flower shops.
Old age smells on the streets, Hanoi people hunt for the "perfume" of childhood
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Hanoi - In addition to buying peach blossoms and Tet kumquats for display, the old cilantro tree is sought after by people as an indispensable custom.
Gold price update morning of February 16th: Sideways, experts predict unexpectedly
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Gold price update morning of February 16: Sideways after a week of strong fluctuations. Some experts give noteworthy forecasts on short-term price trends.
