Business

Owning 4.2 billion USD, Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao is still the only self-made female billionaire in Southeast Asia

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According to Forbes, Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao currently owns about 4.2 billion USD and continues to be the only self-made female billionaire in Southeast Asia.

What to see from the wave of adjusting gold price forecasts by major financial institutions

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A series of large financial institutions have simultaneously lowered their gold price forecasts for the last months of 2026 amid pressure from high interest rates and a strong USD.

USD exchange rate today July 13: Simultaneously increasing

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USD exchange rate today July 13: In the US market, the DXY index increased to 101.14 points. Domestically, the central exchange rate increased to 25,220 VND/USD, more than 6 VND compared to the previous session.

FDI enterprises highly appreciate Vietnam's investment environment

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Many foreign businesses have recorded positive changes in the business environment in Vietnam, from administrative procedure reform to the companionship of local authorities.

Opening the way for a wave of high-quality FDI into Vietnam

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Resolution 10 is expected to pave the way for high-quality FDI, promote localization and technology transfer in Vietnam.

Global National Startup Forum - Hanoi Autumn Forum 2025

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On the afternoon of August 7, the National Startup Association officially announced and introduced the " Global National Startup Forum - Hanoi Autumn Forum 2025".

Police investigate the case of high electricity bills but electricity sellers say "there is no way"

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Phu Tho - Vinh An Commune Police have stepped in to verify the electricity bills of some households that have increased compared to normal, especially two identical bills.

Gia Lai proposes to continue applying anti-dumping taxes on Thai sugarcane

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Gia Lai - Faced with the increasing number of smuggled Thai sugar, Gia Lai proposed that the Ministry of Industry and Trade continue to apply anti-dumping taxes on sugar from this country.

Better Choice Awards 2025 - honors core technology and digital finance

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The Better Choice Awards 2025 is a highlight in a series of activities in response to the National Innovation Day, gathering hundreds of businesses and startups.

Updated gold price at the end of session 7.8: Gold bars break the peak of 124 million VND/tael

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Updated gold prices at the end of the session on August 7 continued to increase. Domestic SJC gold bars reached 124.1 million VND/tael.

Safety haven wave pushes gold prices up

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Gold prices increased as trade tensions increased. The weak USD and expectations of the FED to cut interest rates soon continue to be a support for the precious metals market.

Update interest rates of Agribank, BIDV, Vietcombank, VietinBank 7.8.2025

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According to a survey by Lao Dong Newspaper reporters, the interest rates of Agribank, BIDV, VietinBank and Vietcombank on August 7, 2025 were listed around 1.6-4.9%/year.

Low rice prices, reduced productivity, farmers only hope to break even

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Mekong Delta - The 2025 Summer-Autumn rice crop recorded reduced productivity, increased production costs, while stable purchasing prices caused farmers to earn low profits.

Discovering a pig slaughterhouse infected with African swine fever preparing to be sold

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On the morning of August 7, in An Nhon ward, the Gia Lai Market Management force discovered a facility slaughtering pigs with signs of African swine fever infection.

E10 gasoline price increased by 230 VND/liter from 3:00 p.m. this afternoon

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Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) officially adjusted gasoline prices. Accordingly, the price of E10 RON95-III gasoline has increased by 230 VND/liter.

Agribank launches a series of preferential loan packages to support individuals to settle down and do business

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Agribank synchronously deploys many preferential credit programs for individual customers to help realize the dream of settling down and developing the economy

Agricultural product prices today, August 7: Coffee prices continue to decrease slightly

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Agricultural product prices today 7.8: At the giacaphe.com trading floor, the average coffee price is 100.500 VND/kg, down 500 VND/kg compared to the previous day.

RON 95-III gasoline price increases to 20,074 VND/liter

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Gasoline prices increased simultaneously from 3:00 p.m. today (7.8), after adjustments by the Ministry of Industry and Trade - Ministry of Finance.

Interest rate 7.8: Up to 9 banks increase savings interest rates

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Savings interest rate 7.8: The market recorded 9 banks increasing savings interest rates in the past 2 months, immediately refer to the highest interest rate.

Proactively respond to and promote strong exports

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Improving product quality, diversifying markets, proactively adapting, and enhancing digital transformation are factors that help Vietnam's export turnover of goods in the first 7 months of 2025 estimated at 261.8 billion USD, an increase of 14.6% over the same period in 2024.