Business
China spends 1.1 billion USD to import Vietnamese seafood in 6 months
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According to the Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers, China has surpassed the US to become the largest importer of Vietnamese seafood in the first 6 months of 2025.
Vietnam completes the final steps in the roadmap to upgrade the stock market
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Vietnam is finalizing the final criteria such as foreign ownership ratio, central clearing partner mechanism to upgrade the stock market.
Update interest rates of Agribank, BIDV, Vietcombank, VietinBank 17.7.2025
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According to a survey by Lao Dong Newspaper reporters, the interest rates of Agribank, BIDV, VietinBank and Vietcombank on July 17, 2025 were listed around 1.6-4.9%/year.
Director of Son La Department of Construction explains the increase in construction material prices
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Son La - Currently, the supply of construction materials in Son La province is scarce, causing prices to increase, affecting the construction progress of the projects.
Consumers are wary of information about epidemics, sick pork is released to the market
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Hanoi - In response to information about sick pork and African swine fever, the buying and selling of pork has become calmer at traditional markets.
World oil prices decrease, domestic gasoline prices increase by nearly 2,000 VND/liter
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On October 11 (Vietnam time), world oil prices decreased after increasing for 5 consecutive sessions due to concerns about economic recession. Domestically, gasoline prices also increased by nearly 2,000 VND/liter.
Updated black market USD and bank USD exchange rate at the end of the session on October 11
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Foreign exchange rate today (October 11): Domestic black market USD price is 24,160 - 24,260 VND (buy - sell). World gold price is at 1,667.50 - 1,668.50 USD/ounce (buy - sell). Domestic SJC gold price is at 65.80 - 66.80 million VND/tael (buy - sell).
US stocks hit a 2-year low
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The US stock market was red in the first session of the week. The Nasdaq index officially hit a 2-year low due to increased pressure from technology stocks.
USD exchange rate increases, gold price drops by 500 thousand/tael
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Foreign exchange rate today (October 11): USD price on the free market increased. Gold prices continue to be under selling pressure, SJC gold prices decreased by 500,000 VND/tael.
Updated black market and foreign currency USD exchange rates at the latest 24 hours on October 11
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Foreign exchange rate today (October 11): Domestic black market USD price is 24,160 - 24,260 VND (buy - sell). World gold price is at 1,670.30 - 1,671.30 USD/ounce (buy - sell). Domestic SJC gold price is at 66.20 - 67.20 million VND/tael (buy - sell).
The increase in world oil prices slows down
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In the trading session on October 10 (Vietnam time), the increase in world oil prices slowed down, breaking the strong price increase streak last week.
The Minister of Finance talks about solutions to stabilize gasoline prices
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Currently, there are about 500 distribution enterprises and 36 petroleum import enterprises, but there is still a shortage of petroleum in the market. The hot question for Minister Ho Duc Phoc is "What solutions does the Ministry have to ensure stable gasoline prices?".
USD exchange rate skyrockets, gold prices drop sharply
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Foreign exchange rate today (October 10): USD price increases. Gold prices fell sharply after the US labor data was higher than expected.
World oil price's strongest increase week since March
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World oil prices have increased sharply for a week with Brent oil increasing by 11% and WTI oil climbing nearly 17%. Both types of oil recorded their strongest week of increase since March 2022.
Bitcoin price still maintains the 19,000 USD mark
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According to records, the price of Bitcoin in the past 24 hours (Vietnam time) has decreased but is still at the 19,000 USD mark.
The Ministry of Finance reassures stock investors after Ms. Truong My Lan is arrested
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The psychology of stock investors is especially worried after the information that Ms. Truong My Lan - Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Van Thinh Phat Joint Stock Company - was temporarily detained for the act of "Fraudulent appropriation of property". Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi spoke on this issue.
World oil prices increase to a five-week high
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In the trading session on October 8 (Vietnam time), world oil prices increased by about 4% as the market recorded increasing pressure on supply shortages after the decision to cut production sharply by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC +) from next November.
Ms. Truong My Lan was prosecuted, the Securities Commission advised investors to stay calm
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The State Securities Commission spoke out after the Ministry of Public Security initiated a case of fraud and appropriation of property, which occurred at An Dong Investment Group Joint Stock Company and prosecuted the accused for temporary detention of Ms. Truong My Lan.
Bitcoin price suddenly plummets
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According to records, the price of Bitcoin in the past 24 hours (Vietnam time) suddenly decreased sharply, causing many other virtual currencies to plummet.
World oil prices continue to increase
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In the trading session on October 7 (Vietnam time), world oil prices continued to remain high after OPEC+ agreed to tighten global supply with an agreement to cut the production target of 2 million barrels/day - the largest decrease since 2020.
