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In Vietnam, the price of gold witnessed a decline on Friday morning, following the global trend where bullion rates are experiencing the steepest weekly fall in six years. The price of a gold bar from Saigon Jewelry Company fell by 0.34%, coming down to…
In the initial two months of 2026, durian exports to China have seen a significant upsurge, increasing by 469% compared to the previous year. Lobster exports have also witnessed a substantial rise, growing by 65% during the same period. The sale of durian…
Starbucks has inaugurated a new outlet at the peak of Fansipan, making it the highest Starbucks branch in Asia. Location and Significance Positioned 3063 meters above sea level, the store is a part of the Sun World Fansipan Legend tourism complex in Sa Pa,…
Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, VinFast, achieved record-breaking figures in both revenue and EV deliveries during 2025. The impressive results, which saw a 102% increase in electric cars delivered compared to 2024, were fueled by a global surge in…
On Tuesday morning, the U.S. dollar experienced an unexpected surge against the Vietnamese dong in the black market trading. The greenback appreciated by 0.74%, hitting a record high of VND27,390 at unofficial exchange platforms. Maintaining the Rate Despite…
On Monday afternoon, there was a marginal increase in Vietnam’s gold prices, while international rates remained virtually unchanged. Gold bars offered by Saigon Jewelry Company witnessed a 0.27% rise, settling at VND183.1 million (US$6,964.49) per tael.…
The price of gasoline is on a continual rise, leading the government to depend on its stabilization fund to provide subsidies. On Tuesday, there was yet another increase, with the price of RON95 fuel skyrocketing by 7.69% to VND29,120 (US$1.11) per litre.…
In the first two months of 2026, Vietnam saw a 5% increase in rice exports from the previous year, amounting to about 1.3 million tonnes. Despite the increase in quantity, the total value of these shipments experienced a year-on-year decrease of 11.2%,…
On Monday afternoon, gold prices in Vietnam witnessed a minor recovery following a more than 1% decline earlier in the session. After a challenging morning period, the Saigon Jewelry Company reported a 0.55% rise in their gold bar price, bringing it to…
Vietnam’s primary stock index, the VN-Index, experienced a significant drop of 5.86% during Monday morning trading, as investors initiated a sell-off due to geopolitical uncertainties and rising oil prices. Steep Fall of VN-Index On Monday, the VN-Index…
Thailand’s Central Retail, a notable force in the retail industry, is gearing up to increase its investments in Vietnam. The company has announced its intentions to initiate the launch of over 30 new large-format stores in the country within the upcoming…
DOJI, a renowned jewelry retail chain, recently joined the ranks of the nation’s silver bar distributors, making it the fourth such establishment in the country. The company initiated the sale of one- and five-tael silver bars in the cities of Hanoi and HCMC…
On Wednesday, the price of gold in Vietnam experienced a rise, mirroring the global surge in bullion rates after a decrease during the earlier session. Saigon Jewelry Company reported a rise of 0.38% in gold bar prices, reaching VND185.3 million ($7,090.80)…
On Wednesday morning, the US dollar experienced a surge against the Vietnamese dong while simultaneously witnessing a decline against several of its other major counterparts. In the currency exchange, Vietcombank sold the US dollar at VND26,309. This…
Vietnam Airlines and Sun PhuQuoc Airways have entered into a significant agreement to acquire a total of 90 Boeing aircraft in a deal estimated to be worth over US$30 billion. The high-profile contract signing event was held in Washington, D.C., with the…
South Korean investment firm, The Venture, has recently acquired the majority shares of Chicken Plus’ business operations in Vietnam. This is part of their overseas investment project fund. Chicken Plus: An Expanding Brand Chicken Plus, a renowned fried…
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