Gasoline prices increase simultaneously
In the adjustment session on March 27, the price of E5 RON 92 gasoline increased compared to the previous adjustment period, at VND 20,032/liter (up VND 337/liter). RON 95-III gasoline price increased compared to the previous adjustment period, priced at VND 20,424/liter (up VND 337/liter).
Prices of oil products fluctuated in different directions. Of which, diesel 0.05S is priced at VND18,217/liter (down VND324/liter); kerosene has a new price of VND18,524/liter (up VND406/liter); mazut is priced at VND16,902/kg (down VND53/kg). See more...
High pork prices, retail businesses increase stability
Ms. Nguyen Thi Huynh - Deputy General Director of Can Tho General Trading Joint Stock Company - informed that from mid-February 2025 to mid-March 2025, the price of live pigs has increased dramatically from 65,000 - 82,000 VND/kg. This has affected consumer demand and purchasing power.
Accordingly, in addition to ensuring an abundant source of goods to supply restaurants, eateries, schools, supermarket systems in Can Tho and some provinces in the Mekong Delta, Can Tho General Trading Joint Stock Company also stabilizes the market. Commercial pork products after processing and distribution are consumed by the company at prices 5 - 10% lower than the market.
Mr. Nguyen Minh Luong - Director of LOTTE Mart Can Tho Supermarket - said that the impact of African swine fever has increased the price of fresh pork and reduced domestic demand. All fresh pork products at the supermarket are increasing by 8 - 10% compared to last year.
Grasping that trend, the unit has worked with suppliers to ensure supply as well as implemented many promotional programs to stabilize prices for customers shopping at supermarkets. See more...
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Gold price breaks out as concerns about increased tariffs
Investors are concerned that Donald Trump's countervailing tariffs, due to come into effect on April 2, could increase inflation, slow economic growth and worsen trade tensions.
Concerns about US tax policy are said to have pushed gold prices to a record high of $3,057.21/ounce on March 20.
Aakash doshi - Global Director of gold at SPDR ETF Strategy predicts that gold prices will surpass 3,100 USD/ounce in the second quarter and may increase by 8% - 10% by the end of 2025 if macro support factors and market demand continue to persist.
On Wednesday, Goldman Sachs raised its forecast for gold prices in late 2025 to $3,300/ounce from $3,100/ounce previously, citing stronger-than-expected ETF inflows and stable demand from central banks.
Investors are waiting for US personal consumption expenditure data, expected to be released on Friday, for further clues on the US interest rate path.
Ilya Spivak - Director of Global Macro at Tastylive - commented: "The March high of nearly 3,057 USD was the immediate resistance level of gold. $3,100 will be the next target. See more...
