Business
Gold prices increase, stores no longer jostle in line to buy
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On July 4, gold prices continued to increase. Recorded at many gold shops in Hanoi, there is no longer a scene of people jostling in line to buy.
Three scenarios for gold prices at the end of 2026 - early 2027
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Gold prices are forecast to fluctuate until early 2027, under pressure from US yields and USD, but still strongly supported by the central bank.
Businesses reduce logistics costs by infrastructure and digital transformation
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Ho Chi Minh City - Rising logistics costs are becoming a bottleneck of the economy. To remove obstacles, it is necessary to invest in infrastructure and promote business transformation.
Maintain growth momentum, control prices to protect workers' lives
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In the first 6 months of 2026, Vietnam's economy maintained positive growth momentum, employment and income improved. However, the average CPI increased by 4.38%, and core inflation increased by 4.12%, showing that price pressure is still present, having a clearer impact on low-income workers and vulnerable groups.
GDP growth of 8.18% is a positive foundation, but the pressure in the second half of the year is still very high
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The GDP growth rate of 8.18% in the first half of the year creates a positive foundation for the whole year of 2026. However, to complete the GDP growth target of about 10% in the whole year of 2026, the pressure for the last two quarters of the year is very high.
Coffee prices today 16.1: Strong acceleration, prolonged increase
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Coffee prices today, January 16, 2026: Two international exchanges simultaneously recovered thanks to concerns about drought in Brazil, pulling domestic coffee prices up, approaching the 100,000 VND/kg mark.
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.
Live pig prices today 16.1: Continue to increase, only 3 provinces below 70,000 VND/kg
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Live pig prices today, January 16, continued to increase slightly, fluctuating from 66,000 - 76,000 VND/kg.
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Gold price today 16.1: Stiling around the peak for many weeks
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Gold price today 16.1: Market fluctuates after many hot rising sessions.
Latest Agribank interest rate, 350 million VND savings deposit comes back in 37.1 million VND
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Agribank's savings interest rate recorded the highest level of 5.3%/year. See immediately the interest rate you can receive if you deposit 350 million VND.
USD exchange rate today 16.1: Rises to a high level
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USD exchange rate today 16.1: The USD rose to a 6-week high on Thursday, after the number of first-time jobless claims in the US fell below forecast.
Gold and foreign currency prices 16.1: Gold ring reverses direction, decreases by more than 1 million VND/tael
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Gold and foreign currency prices 16.1: The world and domestic gold markets had a downward adjustment session but still traded at a high level.
Interest rates and cash flow pose new challenges for real estate businesses
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Real estate businesses are facing new challenges in terms of interest rates and cash flow, especially in the context of rising interest rates.
Renting many houses at the same time, how to register tax codes?
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Owning many houses for rent, using the same tax code or having to separate them to avoid being fined? The tax authority has just issued instructions to resolve difficulties for homeowners.
Tet flowers show off early colors in flower villages of Nghe region
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Nghe An - The flower capital of Nghe region has to import more flowers and ornamental plants to meet the increasing demand of customers near Tet.
Gold and silver prices slow down as risk avoidance sentiment cools down
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Last night, gold and silver prices simultaneously decreased slightly. However, silver still managed to push up to a new record high in overnight trading, before turning to adjustment.
