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Gold ring prices reach new peak, move equal to gold bar prices for first time

Prices of domestic gold rings continued their upward trajectory on September 27, reaching an all-time high of VND83.35 million per tael and being equal to the selling price of SJC gold bars for the first time.

“Made in Vietnam” Macbook and iPad to be manufactured locally

With plans for producing Apple products in Vietnam, Fukang Technology Company Limited, a member of Foxconn Group, is applying for an environmental license for exhaust treatment systems at iPad and Macbook production lines at its factory in Bac Giang.

Vietnam, China to outline economic-trade cooperation orientations

Vietnam and China will hold the 13th meeting of their Economic and Trade Cooperation Committee in Beijing from September 2 to October 2, to outline orientations for economic and trade cooperation between the two sides.

Vietnam acts as partner country at Uttar Pradesh Int'l Trade Show

Vietnam has taken on the role of a partner country at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2024, which opened in Greater Noida City in the Indian state on September 25.

Vietnamese, Slovenian trade agencies seal cooperation pact

The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) and the SPIRIT Slovenia Business Development Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation at a bilateral trade forum organised in Hanoi on September 26.

Vietnam Motor Show 2024 arrives in HCM City next month

The Vietnam Motor Show 2024 will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from October 23-27, featuring green energy initiatives, organisers announced at a press conference on September 26.

MPI proposes a national economic sectors system prioritising the green economy

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is currently seeking public feedback on a draft decision from the Prime Minister to establish a new national economic sectors system, which includes a National Green Economy framework.

Taxation authority to hold dialogue with taxpayers in five localities

The General Department of Taxation will organise a direct dialogue with taxpayers from five provinces and cities to hear feedback on the practical implementation of current tax policies.

Foreign investors keen on LNG infrastructure in Vietnam

Under Power Plan VIII, 13 LNG power plants have been approved in Việt Nam with a total capacity of 24 GW

Tax debts and travel bans: businesses call for clearer processes

It is rare for business leaders to risk their reputations by delaying the payment of a few million VND in taxes.

Can Tho - Phu Quoc air route to be resumed next month

The air route between the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and Phu Quoc island, a tourism hub off the southern province of Kien Giang, will be resumed from October 28.

Vietnam issues final review of anti-dumping measures on Chinese aluminum

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued a decision on the final review results of imposing anti-dumping measures on some aluminum products originating from China.

Fraud-related accounts reduced by 72% following biometric authentication

With only 682 fraud-related accounts remaining, the implementation of biometric authentication has proven effective in reducing payment fraud incidents across the country.

Vietnam needs drastic measures to promote circular economy

Vietnam needs to drastically raise measures to promote the development of circular economy in order to take up opportunities for accelerating socio-economic growth and promoting sustainable development.

Businesspeople offer suggestions for stronger socio-economic development

The heads of large corporations leading in their business fields met the members of the government standing committee on September 21 and suggested measures to turn Vietnam into a major industrial production base.

Apartment prices rise by billions of dong over 1 month in Hanoi

Apartment prices keep escalating amid high demand and a supply shortage. Meanwhile, real estate brokers have done well, inflating prices.

Many banks stop transactions of ATM magnetic cards

Many banks have recently announced they are stopping transactions of domestic automated teller machine (ATM) cards with magnetic strips, to ensure security for customers in the context of increasing cybercrimes.

Tax authority clarifies: business travel bans for tax debts flexibly enforced

Vietnam’s Tax Administration official clarifies that temporarily preventing business travel is not the most severe measure used in tax collection and is applied judiciously based on specific circumstances.

Vietnam's durian dominates fruit exports, outpacing dragon fruit

Specifically, durian brought home 2.2 billion USD, a five-fold increase from the previous year.

ADB remains upbeat about Vietnam’s economic prospect

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) maintained its positive economic outlook for Vietnam, forecasting the country’s GDP growth at 6% in 2024 and 6.2% in the following year.