Banking & Finance
Domestic gold prices drop to lowest level since Feb
Selling price for SJC-branded gold bars declining to VND171 million ($6,501) per tael on March 21.
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Vietnam, Japan sign ¥90 billion in ODA loans
Under an exchange of notes signed on March 20 in Hanoi, Japan agreed to provide about ¥90 billion ($609 million) in ODA for the fiscal year 2025 to support Vietnam’s green transition and climate resilience.
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E10 biofuel to be rolled out nationwide from April
This is part of the Prime Minister's Directive No. 09/CT-TTg of March 19, 2026 on strengthening energy conservation, promoting energy transition, and developing electric transport.
FPT starts construction of $24.7mln education complex in Hai Phong
The 10-ha project designed to serve more than 5,800 students across multiple level.
Blockchain and digital asset talent in high demand
Training talent will be critical along Vietnam’s journey to becoming a major player in blockchain and digital assets.
Trade ministry issues decree on strengthening rice production and exports
Vietnam exporting nearly 1.3 million tons of rice in the first two months of 2026, up 3.5% year-on-year.
Hanoi starts construction of Ring Road 2.5
Total investment capital estimated at VND8.4 trillion (around $330 million).
PM agrees to advance state budget for fuel price stabilisation amid market pressures
The fund will reimburse the state budget once market conditions stabilize.
HCMC launches new version of technology exchange platform
The new version of the exchange is designed not only as a showcase for technology but also as a functional marketplace where transactions are promoted, recorded, and tracked with full transparency.