Business

Explaining why Vietnam's fiber optic internet is accelerating its world ranking

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Vietnam's fixed internet speed in August ranked 10th in the global ranking, while mobile internet ranked 16th. Thus, this is the first time Vietnam has had both mobile and fixed networks in the top 20 global markets for speed.

Queueing from 4am in Ho Chi Minh City to wait to buy iPhone 17 Pro Max as a birthday gift

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HCMC - On September 19, many people lined up to buy iPhone 17 Pro Max, some viewed it as a meaningful birthday gift, expressing their passion for technology.

Approving the investment policy for the Wind Power Project worth over VND17,000 billion

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The People's Committee of Ha Tinh province has just issued a decision approving the investment policy of the Ky Anh Wind Power Plant Project with a total estimated investment capital of VND 17,051 billion.

Towards a fair, transparent and social consensus on the Law on Personal Income Tax

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The draft Law on Personal Income Tax (replacement) has been widely consulted, with many notable contents such as adjusting the family deduction level, streamlining tax plans, reviewing taxable income, and tax exemption.

24h Economy: Gold price skyrockets thanks to safe-haven demand

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Gold prices skyrocketed thanks to the flow of money into safe havens; Construction steel prices increased... are notable economic news in the past 24 hours.

Durian capital Dak Lak welcomes good news at the beginning of the harvest

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Dak Lak - To ensure durian quality and meet export requirements, the province is making efforts to eliminate banned substances and open a "green channel" to facilitate customs clearance.

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.