Business

US spends 18.14 billion USD to import shoes and textiles from Vietnam

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In the first 8 months of 2025, the US spent 18.14 billion USD importing textiles and footwear from Vietnam, continuing to be the largest market of these two groups of goods.

Every day, there are about 450 calls and emails sent to the Customs Department hotline

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According to the Customs Department, there are an average of 13,500 - 14,000 calls and emails sent to the hotline each month, equivalent to 400 - 450 requests/day.

Building a two-component electricity price for an energy storage battery system

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The Ministry of Industry and Trade is developing a two-component electricity price mechanism for energy storage batteries (similar to the type of pumped-storage hydropower plants)

Updated gold price at the end of session 19.9: Gold rings decreased

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Updated gold price at the end of session 19.9: World gold recovered slightly. Domestically, SJC gold bar prices remained unchanged, while gold rings decreased.

Update interest rates of Agribank, BIDV, Vietcombank, VietinBank 19.9.2025

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According to a survey by Lao Dong Newspaper reporters, the interest rates of Agribank, BIDV, VietinBank and Vietcombank on September 19, 2025 were listed around 1.6-4.9%/year.

Gold prices may increase strongly

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Gold prices are holding the support level of $3,300/ounce. However, silver may be the brightest precious metal in the last months of the year.

Forecast of gasoline prices in the price adjustment session this afternoon, August 21

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Forecast in the price adjustment session this afternoon, August 21, gasoline prices increased, oil prices decreased.

24h Economy: Yen maintains its upward trend

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Yen maintains its upward trend; Hanoi will not have power outages from August 26 to September 3, except for force majeure incidents... are notable economic news in the past 24 hours.

Bank interest rates today, August 21: Deposit 100 million VND and receive 6.8% interest

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Bank interest rates today, August 21: Deposit 100 million VND and receive 6.8% interest at VietABank. Summary of savings interest rates of Vietcombank, VietinBank, Agribank, BIDV, VPBank...

Gold price update on the morning of August 21: Sudden sharp increase

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Gold price update on the morning of September 21: World gold increased strongly. Domestic gold may increase as the market opens today's trading session.

Hanoi will not have power outages from August 26 to September 3, except for force majeure incidents

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EVNHANOI arranged 5,167 power assurance shifts for the occasion of National Day September 2. From August 26 to September 3, EVNHANOI will not have power outages unless there is a force majeure problem.

Vietnam Private Economy Forum 2025 - dialogue session of Red River Delta Cluster

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More than 200 delegates attended the local dialogue session of the Red River Delta cluster at the local dialogue round of the Vietnam Private Economic Forum 2025.

Updated gold price at the end of session 20.8: Reversal to recovery

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Updated gold price at the end of the session on August 20: The world gold market reversed and recovered. Domestic gold tends to decrease.

5 major barriers hindering Fintech development in Vietnam

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Limited legal framework, lack of capital, cybersecurity risks, ... are major barriers preventing the development of Vietnam's Financial Technology (Fintech).

Drafting many policies to support households to install rooftop solar power

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The Ministry of Industry and Trade has just issued the 3rd Draft regulating support policies for households to install rooftop solar power.

Starting construction of O Mon IV Thermal Power Plant - New driving force for Mekong Delta

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On August 19, in Can Tho City, Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group held a groundbreaking ceremony for the O Mon IV Thermal Power Plant at the O Mon Power Center.

Gold price increased slightly but still fluctuated near a three-week low

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Gold prices increased slightly but remained around a three-week low as investors awaited the minutes of the Fed's July meeting and the Jackson Hole conference.

The petrochemical complex worth more than 5 billion USD in Ho Chi Minh City officially resumes operation

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HCMC - The integrated petrochemical complex with a total investment of more than 5 billion USD in Long Son commune was restarted and fully operated after a long period of suspension.

Stock investors are dizzy with the market

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Profit-taking pressure appeared, but thanks to some pillar stocks being pulled up strongly, stocks reversed spectacularly to set a new record.

Imported milk ingredients disrupt the market, causing livestock to decline

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In recent years, the source of imported dairy materials has overwhelmed the domestic source of raw materials, causing the growth rate of domestic dairy cows to decrease.