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The growth target of 10% in 2026 is challenging but feasible

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Many experts assess that the GDP growth target of 10% in 2026 is challenging but feasible.

Hung Yen destroys 2,280 bottles of smuggled alcohol

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Hung Yen - In the afternoon of January 12, 2026, Market Management Team No. 9 coordinated with functional forces to supervise the destruction of 2,280 bottles of smuggled alcohol.

Gold price update at the closing session on January 12: Up 2.2 million VND/tael

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Gold price update at the closing session on January 12: Domestic gold prices increased sharply, from 1.5 to 2.2 million VND/tael.

Bac A Bank interest rates increase sharply, deposit 200 million VND, receive 41.4 million VND

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Update on savings interest rates at Bac A Bank on January 12, 2026, with the highest interest rate, depositors with savings of 200 million VND can receive 41.4 million VND.

Gold price on track to surpass 4,600 USD/ounce, cash flow seeks shelter

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Gold prices rose sharply to nearly 4,600 USD/ounce as global instability caused cash flow to flock to safe haven assets.

Deposit 100 million VND, receive the highest interest rate of 7.7-8.3% at 4 banks

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Customers depositing 100 million VND can enjoy the highest interest rate of up to 7.7-8.3%/year at 4 banks.

How to calculate rent tax when revenue exceeds the tax exemption threshold

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Basic tax of 4 provinces Gia Lai has just issued detailed instructions on how to calculate tax on house rental when revenue exceeds the threshold of 500 million VND/year.

Business households part ways with all copies of papers upon registration from 2026

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From 2026, business households no longer have to prepare paper copies in their records. Data is directly checked through the National Database.

Lao Cai fined Viet-Trung Metallurgy 85 million VND for violating investment regulations

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Lao Cai - Functional agencies decided to sanction Viet-Trung Mineral and Metallurgy Co., Ltd. for violating regulations on adjusting Investment Registration Certificates.

Vietcombank's latest interest rate hits 6%, higher than regular savings deposits

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Vietcombank has just announced a new deposit certificate interest rate of 6%/year. Buying 1 billion VND of deposit certificate and receiving 60 million VND of interest at the end of the term.

New regulations on credit institutions being allowed to produce and trade gold bars

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Circular 82/2025/TT-NHNN stipulates strict limits on the gold status of credit institutions, raising the maximum level to 5% of equity.

Gasoline and oil prices today, January 12: Continue to increase

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Gasoline and oil prices today, January 12th: World gasoline and oil prices today continue to increase. WTI oil exceeds 59 USD/barrel; Brent oil exceeds 63 USD/barrel.

Gold prices increase sharply but still contain short-term correction risks

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Gold prices increased sharply last week. Besides positive long-term prospects, experts warn that the market may face a short-term correction.

USD exchange rate today 12.1: Unexpected reversal

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USD exchange rate today 12.1: At the beginning of the trading week, on the US market, the USD Index fell to 98.98 points.

Removing obstacles to VAT deduction for invoices over 5 million VND for cash payment

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Regulations tightening the level of payment through banks to 5 million VND make logistics businesses worried about sudden costs arising at night.

Pork prices at supermarkets in Ho Chi Minh City begin to rise slightly

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Pork prices at Ho Chi Minh City supermarkets are stirring up due to increased input costs and supply being affected by epidemics and natural disasters, but purchasing power is still stable.

Gold price today 12.1: Domestic gold prices surge

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Gold price today, January 12th: Simultaneously increased. SJC gold bars increased by 2.2 million VND/tael, while plain gold rings increased from 1.5 to 2 million VND/tael.

Make in Vietnam elevates Vietnam's value

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Speaking at the Conference summarizing the work in 2025, deploying the tasks for 2026 of the Government and local authorities, General Secretary To Lam emphasized that 2026 marks the beginning of a new development phase, associated with the Resolution of the 14th National Congress and the Socio-Economic Development Plan 2026-2030, which is of key significance in shaping the country's long-term development model and growth trajectory. The General Secretary requested a fundamental transformation of the growth model based on productivity and innovation, in which it is necessary to internalize the "Make in Vietnam" strategy.

Gold prices rebound strongly, approaching the 4,600 USD threshold right at the beginning of trading week

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Gold prices maintained a strong upward momentum at the beginning of the week, hitting the threshold of 4,600 USD/ounce amid rising expectations of monetary policy easing.

5 Japanese billionaires own more than 135 billion USD in early 2026

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Forbes 2026 recorded 5 typical Japanese billionaires, led by Tadashi Yanai, Masayoshi Son with assets of 56.2 billion USD and 53.7 billion USD respectively.