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USD exchange rate today 15. 2: Under downward pressure
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USD exchange rate today 15/2 Last week, the USD continued to face downward pressure after many key US economic data released were not as expected by the market.
Wall Street experts predict unexpected gold prices next week
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Many Wall Street experts remain cautious about the short-term outlook for gold prices.
Savings interest rate hits 9% for 13-month term
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The 13-month term savings interest rate in the banking system is currently listed at the highest level of 9%/year.
Nail salon lights up until late at night on the days leading up to Tet, customers wait 3 hours to be allowed to work
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Hanoi - Tet is approaching, nail salons and eyelash extensions are always busy, even not accepting pre-orders.
Gold prices recover strongly, heading towards a week of price increase
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Gold prices rose sharply on Friday and headed for a week of rise, as cooling US inflation increased expectations that the Fed would cut interest rates this year.
Northern peach blossoms bustling down the streets, soft prices attract Ho Chi Minh City customers to shop for Tet
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The ornamental flower market in Ho Chi Minh City in the days leading up to Tet becomes bustling, abundant supply helps selling prices to be quite soft, and purchasing power is showing signs of recovery.
People's markets near Tet adapt to online trends
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Although online shopping is increasingly popular, the people's market still retains its traditional features in the days leading up to Tet. Small traders flexibly combine direct and online sales, bringing convenience to customers but still maintaining the old Tet atmosphere.
Gold price today 13. 2: Selling a lot
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Gold price today 13. 2: Sharp decrease due to increased selling volume. Experts are also surprised because there is no clear reason.
Live hog price today 13. 2: Slight decrease, highest 73,000 VND/kg
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Live hog prices today February 13 slightly decreased, fluctuating from 70,000 - 73,000 VND/kg.
Goods pour into Ho Chi Minh City, Tet purchasing power increases sharply
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The Tet shopping atmosphere in Ho Chi Minh City is heating up every day as the number of customers and purchasing power simultaneously increase sharply. From modern supermarket systems to wholesale markets, goods are abundantly prepared, ready to meet the increasing demand of people in the days leading up to the Lunar New Year.
Seafood prices are high, Da Nang fishing port is bustling on the eve of Tet
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Da Nang - In the days leading up to Tet, trading activities at Tho Quang fishing port take place overnight, tuna and mackerel prices increase, helping fishermen become more excited.
Small traders strongly import nearly 2,000 magnolia branches for Tet sale
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Near the Lunar New Year, a small trader imported nearly 2,000 magnolia branches of various sizes, anticipating the luxurious flower trend of Hanoi residents.
Vietnam's economy enters a new growth cycle from 2026
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Recent international assessments show that Vietnam not only maintains solid growth momentum in 2025 but also creates favorable conditions to enter a new growth cycle from 2026, with positive prospects in the region.
13-month savings interest rate rises to a maximum of 9%
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13-month term savings interest rates in the banking system fluctuate around 5.2 - 9%.
Ho Chi Minh City ensures gasoline and oil supply for the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay expressway
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The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade requests businesses and retail stores to increase the supply of additional gasoline and oil on the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay expressway.
USD exchange rate today 13. 2: Continuing the upward trend
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USD exchange rate today 13. 2: In the US market, the DXY index increased to 96.99 points.
Ministry of Industry and Trade postpones gasoline and oil price management to the 4th day of Tet 2026
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The gasoline and oil price adjustment period on February 19, 2026 will be moved by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to February 20, 2026 (4th day of Tet).
About Cu Lao May, see the red rice paper craft village in the Tet season
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Vinh Long - Cu Lao May rice paper village is bustling with spring atmosphere, people are busily making Tet cakes.
Famous incense village in Quang Tri is bustling near Tet
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Quang Tri - Approaching the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year 2026, Quyet Thang incense village is bustling in the main season, incense is dried all over the yard, spreading a gentle fragrance signaling a full Tet season.
Gold and foreign currency prices 13. 2: Unexpected drop
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Gold and foreign currency prices 13. 2: Gold prices decreased as risk-taking sentiment in the financial market showed signs of improvement at the end of the week.
