Vietnam’s domestic gold market turned lower on Tuesday morning (August 20), following the downward trend of international prices, while the central exchange rate was adjusted higher by the State Bank of Vietnam. The buying–selling gap remains wide, ranging from VND 1 million to VND 3 million per tael.

Despite a sharp drop in international gold prices, Vietnam’s SJC bullion remained stable at VND 125 million per tael on Monday morning (August 19), while the central exchange rate continued to edge higher.

Vietnam’s pepper industry — long hailed as the country’s “black gold” — is facing a paradoxical shift. While exports show signs of stagnation, imports of pepper are soaring, raising concerns over domestic production and long-term sustainability.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has officially imposed anti-dumping duties on coated steel products imported from China and South Korea, with rates reaching as high as 37.13%.

Saigon General Service Corporation (Savico, HOSE: SVC) is ramping up its automotive strategy with a major investment into a new nationwide network of showrooms for Chinese auto brands Geely and Lynk&Co. The total investment is valued at VND 720 billion, including VND 500 billion in loans and VND 220 billion from internal capital.

Vietnam’s gold market has reached a historic peak, surpassing the record set in April, as both analysts and investors believe the upward momentum is far from over.

The Vietnamese stock market had a strong performance during the week of August 4–8, with the VN-Index climbing nearly 90 points, or almost 6%, driven by significant gains in Vingroup and banking stocks.

From 3:00 p.m. on August 7, domestic gasoline prices increased while several oil products saw further declines, according to the latest adjustment by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

During the morning trading session on August 7, the price of ring gold continued its upward trend at several local gold firms, while the price of SJC-branded gold bars remained unchanged at a high level for the second consecutive day.

Vietnam’s stock market kicked off the week with strong gains across major indices, fueled by a rebound in investor sentiment and broad-based buying momentum. The morning session on August 6 saw notable strength in the banking, materials, and energy sectors, setting a solid foundation for the day.

Vietnam Airlines (HOSE: HVN) officially rolled out its in-flight Internet service on August 5, 2025, joining a growing number of global carriers aiming to enhance passenger experience through seamless digital connectivity. This strategic move marks a significant step in the airline’s digital transformation and global competitiveness.

On August 4, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phung Duc Tien announced that despite facing challenges from fluctuating prices, Vietnam’s agricultural, forestry, and fishery export turnover in July was estimated at $6 billion. For the first seven months of 2025, total sector exports reached approximately $39.7 billion, up nearly 15% year-over-year.