Banking & Finance
Domestic gold prices fall to three-month low
Domestic prices still higher than global levels, with a gap of about VND14.86 million ($565) per tael.
Vietnam Today
Deputy Prime Minister proposes reduction of electricity prices and gasoline tax in November
These measures are proposed in the context of needing to reduce energy costs and support production, business activities, and people's livelihoods.
Digital Biz
Pressure mounts to speed up science and tech budget payout
With just 41.18 percent of allocated funds disbursed as of late October, Vietnam faces strong pressure to accelerate spending on science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation in the remaining months of the year.
Essential solutions for sustainable financial ecosystem
The UK will offer vital assistance to Vietnam to build a modern and sustainable financial ecosystem.
Carbon market operating as intended
The building of Vietnam’s carbon market’s institutional, technical, and regulatory foundations has proceeded apace since the carbon exchange came into being on June 29, a recent forum heard.
Public investment disbursement reaches 46.7% of annual plan
Over VND477 trillion (about $18.1 billion) in public investment capital was disbursed as of August 20.
Enabling progress in public investment disbursement
Major efforts are now focused on meeting annual targets for public investment disbursement given the importance of the capital source and its spillover effects.
New Decree sets up to $3,800 penalty for crypto regulation violations
This is one of the regulations stipulated in newly-issued Decree No. 284/2026/ND-CP on administrative penalties for crypto assets and the crypto asset market, taking effect from September 1.
PM urges for efforts to achieve 2026 growth target
Focus to be put on removing bottlenecks, unlocking resources, maintaining macroeconomic stability and promoting growth.