Business

Electricity consumption for the first time reached over 1 billion kWh/day in 2026

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On March 31, although the weather was not as hot as previously predicted, electricity consumption for the first time reached over 1 billion kWh in 2026.

State Bank prevents nearly 4,000 billion VND of risky transactions

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Cashless payments increased sharply, digital infrastructure was upgraded, and the risk trading warning system was effective.

Gold price update closing session 1. 4: Domestic gold prices increase slower than world prices

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Gold price update closing session 1. 4: World gold increased by more than 186 USD/ounce, but domestic gold only increased by about 1.8 to 2 million VND/tael.

Where do online business households and real estate leasers submit tax returns to avoid being fined?

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The Tax authority announces reminders to business households with revenue from 500 million to 50 billion VND/year about the obligation to submit tax declaration dossiers in the first quarter of 2026.

Agribank interest rates today, deposit 100 million VND and pocket 13 million

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Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) applies a savings interest rate framework for individuals from 0.2-6.5%/year.

Vinh Long invests more than 230 billion VND to develop infrastructure, raising the level of flower and ornamental plant crafts

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Vinh Long - Investing more than 230 billion VND to develop infrastructure, raising the level of traditional flower and ornamental plant crafts towards national scale.

Over 2.2 billion USD exported from shrimp, shrimp capital aims for ecological model

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Ca Mau - Known as the shrimp capital of the country, Ca Mau is focusing on shifting its structure towards modernity, ecology, green and circularity.

Attic fish exports increased by more than 170% in the first 8 months of 2025

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On October 17, the Forum on Developing the Production and Consumption of Bien lam was held to discuss solutions to increase the value and expand the consumption market for Vietnamese Bien lam.

USD exchange rate today, October 17: Heavy pressure

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USD exchange rate today 10/17: USD continues to weaken, heading for a series of three consecutive sessions of decline due to escalating US-China tensions and expectations of the FED to soon loosen policy.

Real estate prices increase dramatically, up 400 times in 35 years

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Real estate prices in Vietnam have continuously increased sharply, from 1990 to present, real estate prices have increased by 400 times.

Yen suddenly increased sharply, surpassing the 2-week peak

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The Yen increased sharply, surpassing the 2-week peak when the USD weakened and tensions between the US - China, Ukraine increased demand for shelter.

HOSE capitalization reaches VND7.6 trillion

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As of October 15, 2025, HOSE market capitalization reached VND 7.6 trillion, accounting for nearly 95% of total listed stock capitalization.

Extending the environmental protection tax reduction for gasoline and oil, the budget reduced 41,000 billion VND

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The National Assembly Standing Committee agreed on the environmental protection tax rate for gasoline, oil, and grease in 2026 in the direction of keeping it the same as in 2025.

Gold is scarce, buyers find silver but it is difficult

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Many people have difficulty buying silver because businesses limit the number of sales or temporarily suspend transactions due to high demand.

Many recommendations on gold business records, SBV says to make businesses flexible

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The State Bank refuses to provide detailed instructions on many types of documents in gold business records, in order to create initiative and flexibility for businesses.

According to floodwaters, Can Tho people hunt for sky in the fields

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Can Tho - During the flood season, farmers in low-lying areas are busy exploiting natural aquatic resources to increase their income and stabilize their lives.

Interest rate 17.10: Banks continue to join the race to increase interest rates

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Savings interest rate 17.10: With more banks increasing savings interest rates, the race to increase interest rates is taking place enthusiastically, immediately refer to the highest interest rate today.

Completing a streamlined, interconnected, and synchronous agricultural incentive system from the provincial to the communal level

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On October 17, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment held a Conference to deploy Circular 60/2025/TT-BNNMT on agricultural extension in the two-level model.

Gold price breaks out, many people wait to buy even though the store does not sell

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On October 17, domestic gold prices continued to increase. In Hanoi, many people are looking to buy gold but are having difficulty because the store is not selling.

Officially increase the family deduction level, applied from the 2026 tax calculation period

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The family deduction for taxpayers is increased to 15.5 million VND/month and for each dependent is increased to 6.2 million VND/month.