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500,000 billion VND in credit to invest in electricity, transportation, and strategic technology infrastructure
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According to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), 21 banks will participate in a credit program to invest in electricity, transportation, and strategic technology infrastructure worth up to VND500,000 billion.
Bitcoin price today 12.12: Strong recovery after a sudden decline
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Bitcoin reversed to increase by over 92,000 USD, attracting market capitalization to increase in the context of the cryptocurrency market recovering strongly after the Fed's interest rate decision.
Bac A Bank interest rates increase sharply, deposit 200 million VND and receive 20.1 million VND in interest
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Update savings interest rates at Bac A Bank on December 12, 2025, with the highest interest rate, depositors with 200 million VND can receive 40.2 million VND.
Updated gold price at the end of session 12.12: Soaring, highest in 7 weeks
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Updated gold price at the end of the session on December 12: All increased sharply, reaching the highest level in 7 weeks.
The Fed has just signaled, gold prices immediately increased sharply
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Gold prices increased to a 7-week peak as the Fed signaled to be dovish, the USD weakened, investors poured money into precious metals amid expectations of lower interest rates.
Out-of-pocket prices today, December 12: All increased, highest to 62,000 VND/kg
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The price of live pigs today, December 12, recorded an increase of 1,000 - 2,000 VND in many localities, the whole country fluctuated between 58,000 - 62,000 VND/kg.
Traders suffer lightly with tax exemption threshold below VND500 million
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HCMC - The tax payment threshold has been increased from VND500 million/year to help reduce pressure on small business households.
Coffee prices today, December 12: Unexpected developments
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Coffee prices today, December 12, 2025: Domestic market decreased simultaneously due to Robusta in the world market under downward pressure.
Enterprises accelerate the development of MICE tourism products in Ho Chi Minh City
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HCMC - From new potentials after the merger and the need to improve the quality of the experience, tourism businesses in HCMC are accelerating investment in MICE products.
Viettel speeds up 4G/5G popularization before 2G shutdown nationwide
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2G will officially stop operating in September 2026, Viettel takes the lead in supporting people to 4G/5G
Gold price today 12.12: Gold rings, gold bars increase dramatically
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Gold price today 12.12: All increased in both domestic and international markets.
Benefit from reduced tax rates
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The revised Law on Personal Income Tax (PIT) raises the taxable revenue threshold to VND500 million, reducing the tax rate and rate, along with many significant changes for business households and employees.
Amending a specific mechanism for Da Nang's development
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The Resolution amending and supplementing a number of articles of Resolution 136/2024/QH15 on the organization of urban government and piloting a number of specific mechanisms and policies for the development of Da Nang City - has been officially approved by the National Assembly, effective from December 12, 2025.
USD exchange rate today 12.12: USD under pressure
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USD exchange rate today 12.12: According to expert Scott Kanowsky, the USD continues to be under pressure and hit a 7-week low after the Fed Chairman confirmed that interest rate increases are "no longer feasible".
Gold and foreign currency prices 12.12: Gold prices jump strongly following the increase of silver
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World and domestic gold prices both increased sharply. USD prices weakened due to many factors.
Business households with a revenue of over 1 billion VND are required to prepare sales invoices
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The new draft of the Ministry of Finance states that business households with a revenue of over 1 billion VND/year are required to prepare electronic invoices.
Income exempt from personal income tax under the new law
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The amended Law on Personal Income Tax (TNCN) was officially passed by the National Assembly with many notable new points.
Fine Hoang Phat Company for illegal sand and gravel mining on Chay River
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Lao Cai - The authorities have fined Hoang Phat Company for exploiting minerals on river land managed by the State.
Tighten tax and invoice penalties, business households will be heavily fined if they do not comply
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Business households are the group directly affected when the fines for invoices and tax declarations all increase sharply from 2026.
Update on Vietnam's GDP growth forecast in 2025
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Many international organizations such as the ADB, IMF, OECD and HSBC... have all issued positive forecasts for Vietnam's GDP growth in 2025.
