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.
Vietnam and South Korea promote cooperation in future industries
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Vietnam-Korea cooperation is expanded in future industrial fields such as semiconductor chips, strategic minerals, energy, etc.
Pepper prices today, August 12: Domestically flat, world price increases
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Pepper prices today, August 12: Domestic pepper prices maintain an average price of VND 140,800/kg, while world pepper continues its series of price increases in Indonesia.
Purchasing power in Ho Chi Minh City recovers
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HCMC - Purchasing power in HCMC has recovered thanks to great promotions, helping consumers save and boosting production, especially in the food processing industry.
Today's gasoline price, August 12: Unexpected reversal
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Today's gasoline price 12.8: World gasoline price today reversed to increase. WTI oil surpassed 64 USD/barrel; Brent oil approached 67 USD/barrel.
Coffee prices today, August 12: All increased sharply
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Coffee prices today, August 12, continue to increase sharply in the domestic market. In the world, coffee prices have increased sharply due to tight supply.
Silver price fluctuations 12.8: All decreased sharply
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Gold price fluctuations 12.8: Silver depreciates significantly due to the strong increase of the USD, putting pressure on the precious metal market.
4 methods of tax declaration for households and individuals doing business online
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Households and individuals doing business online have 4 methods of tax declaration, in which some notes are clearly stated in the latest handbook.
visa exemption for large business leaders and Golden Ball players
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Decree 221/2025 allows visa exemption for leaders of top 100 enterprises in the world, Golden Ball players and many other special subjects.
5 important changes in Circular 79/2025/TT-BTC on online bidding
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Circular 79/2025/TT-BTC (effective from August 4, 2025) replaces Circular 22/2024/TT-BKHDT, stipulating a number of new points on online bidding.
USD exchange rate today 12.8: Continue to increase
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USD exchange rate today 12.8: The central exchange rate announced at the State Bank is at 25,243 VND/USD, up 12 VND compared to yesterday.
VN-Index aims for 1,800 points
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Corporate profits in the second quarter of 2025 increased sharply, favorable macro factors and the story of upgrading the market are creating momentum to help the VN-Index approach the 1,800-point mark in the coming time.
Wood and textile enterprises proactively overcome new trade barriers
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The wood and textile industry faces tax pressure, green standards and trade promotion costs, requiring businesses to link, be transparent in their origin and innovate to maintain growth momentum.
Gasoline price forecast to decrease by 400-500 VND/liter in the next operating session
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It is forecasted that in next week's price adjustment session, gasoline prices may decrease by about 400-500 VND/liter.
Gold price today, August 12: Gold rings continue to decrease
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Gold price today 12.8: World gold price decreased sharply. Domestically, SJC gold bars remained unchanged, while gold rings decreased by 200,000 to 300,000 VND.
Gold prices plummet after news that gold will not be taxed
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Gold prices fell sharply as US President Donald Trump clarified his tax policy on precious metals.
