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USD exchange rate today 16.12: Continued decline

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USD exchange rate today 16.12: USD continues to weaken after the Fed cuts interest rates and signals that it may decrease further in 2026, in the context of internal policy making being divided and waiting for more economic data.

Gold price today 16.12: Suddenly turned down

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Gold price today 16.12: Reversed down in both domestic and international markets.

5 richest billionaires in Southeast Asia own assets of over 131 billion USD

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In the list of Southeast Asian billionaires, billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, Chairman of Vingroup of Vietnam, ranked 2nd.

Circular economy paves the way for double-digit growth

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The circular economy is a strategic pillar of the new growth model, a driving force for green transformation in the digital age.

Silver price skyrockets, investors increase holdings in the context of low interest rates

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Silver prices increased sharply in the context of interest rates remaining low. According to analysts, this trend is prompting investors to increase their silver holdings.

Update interest rates of Agribank, BIDV, Vietcombank, VietinBank 26.5.2025

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According to a survey by Lao Dong Newspaper reporters, the interest rates of Agribank, BIDV, VietinBank and Vietcombank on May 26, 2025 were listed around 1.6-4.9%/year.

Proposed to tighten management of growing area codes and export packaging facilities

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is issuing a draft guiding the management of growing area codes and codes of plant packaging facilities nationwide.

Increased COVID-19 cases, scarce test kit

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Grasping the increasing demand for buying and using masks and COVID-19 testing kit, many businesses selling this product have continuously increased prices.

The winning contractor Son Hai Group in Binh Phuoc once abandoned the bid higher than the bid package price

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Regarding the case of Son Hai Group protesting the bidding results in Binh Phuoc, it was noted that the winning bidder had offered a bid price higher than the bid package price.

Updated gold price at the end of session 26.5: Sharp decrease of up to 2.5 million VND/tael

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Updated gold price at the end of session 26.5: All decreased. SJC gold bar price decreased by 2.5 million VND/tael.

After the 2025 salt crop, farmers still complain of difficulties

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Bac Lieu - The 2025 salt crop is officially over. A salt season is not as "sweet" as expected even though it is no longer as bitter as in previous years.

Proposing tasks assigned by the district level to the commune if it meets the capacity

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Hai Phong City recommends prioritizing the assignment of district-level tasks to commune levels if they are capable of implementation, and only transferring them to the provincial level when necessary.

Son Hai Group and the times it submitted petitions to stir up public opinion

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Son Hai Group has just submitted a petition against the winning bid in Binh Phuoc. It is worth mentioning that this unit has submitted petitions many times, causing a stir in public opinion.

Gold prices fall as Donald Trump delays deadline for taxing the EU

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World gold prices fell in the first session of the week after US President Donald Trump postponed the imposition of tariffs on EU goods, weakening safe-haven demand.

Seeking comments on legal documents on decentralization and delegation of authority in the financial sector

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The Ministry of Finance organizes a national conference to collect comments on draft decrees and circulars on decentralization and delegation of authority in the financial sector.

Son Hai once added additional bidding documents in Binh Phuoc but still failed

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Regarding Son Hai's objection to the bidding results in Binh Phuoc, this unit had previously submitted additional relevant documents.

Hai Duong cooperates with the Netherlands on a wastewater treatment project worth over VND1,400 billion

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Hai Duong - The province cooperates with Dutch partners to implement a wastewater treatment project worth VND1,498 billion, using advanced AGS technology.

"Hue Famous" restaurant spreads Hue cuisine through digitalization

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Thanks to the support from Grab Vietnam and the Hue City Department of Tourism through the "Hue Landfamous" award, many local culinary addresses have become more known to tourists, thereby elevating the position of Co Do cuisine.

Coffee prices today, May 26: Facing great pressure

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Coffee prices today, May 26 in Vietnam are at VND122,500/kg. In the international market, Robusta decreased by 94 USD/ton, Arabica decreased by 9.45 USD/ton.

Kon Tum focuses on disbursing public investment capital in key projects

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Kon Tum - As soon as it reorganizes the two-level administrative apparatus, Kon Tum province also requested to speed up the disbursement of public investment capital.