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Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index increased by 3.32% to 1,667.63 points on August 26.

Global gold prices on August 26 edged up as investors continued to expect the FED to cut interest rates, trading at 3,375.3 USD/ounce. In the domestic market, SJC gold bars and rings kept rising, listed at 127.7 million VND/tael and 122.2 million VND/tael, respectively.

According to statistics from the General Department of Customs of Viet Nam, Viet Nam’s fruit and vegetable exports to the European Union (EU) reached 47.4 million USD in June 2025, up 56.3% compared with June 2024.

According to statistics from the Japan Customs Agency, in the first six months of 2025, Japan’s average coffee import prices from major markets all increased, with imports from Viet Nam rising sharply by 67.5% with the same period in 2024, reaching 5,772 USD per tonne.

Lam Dong has advantages in soil and a temperate climate and is undergoing strong transformation in modern agriculture. Among these, macadamia has emerged as a new key crop, contributing to the promotion of sustainable agricultural growth, improving farmers’ incomes and responding to climate change.

The pace of growth in global prime warehouse rents is slowing, reflecting shifts in supply and demand across different regions. Yet amid this broader picture of moderation, Viet Nam stands out with competitive pricing and a strong trend of long-term investment from both domestic and international tenants.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index fell 1.91% to 1,614.03 points on August 25.

Global gold prices on August 25 edged down to 3,365.3 USD per ounce. Domestically, SJC gold bars have continuously hit new record highs, trading close to 127 million VND per tael, while SJC rings rose to 121.3 million VND per tael.

Saigon Jewelry Company gold bar jumped 0.96% to 126.6 million VND per tael on August 23. Gold ring price also rose to a new record of 121 million VND per tael.

In 2025, Viet Nam’s spice sector aims to achieve an export turnover of around two billion USD. The rising global demand for spice products, combined with efforts by enterprises to develop raw material areas that meet export standards, provides a solid foundation for the growth of this sector in the coming period.

Viet Nam aims to see at least 30 State-owned enterprises (SOEs) with net revenue exceeding 1 billion USD each by 2030, according to a finance ministry strategy on developing the State economic sector.

On the late afternoon of August 22, the VN-Index dropped by 42.53 points, equivalent to 2.52%, to 1,645.47 points. The trading session saw 76 stocks gain, 275 falls, and 27 remain unchanged.

Ha Noi has set a target of a 7% increase in export growth in 2025 compared to 2024. To achieve this goal, the city continues to implement various support measures for businesses, including organising promotional activities to promote export goods.

Global gold prices on August 22 saw a slight decrease to 3,332.2 USD per ounce. Domestically, SJC gold bars remained at a record high of 125.4 million VND per tael, while SJC gold rings traded at 120 million VND per tael.

Viet Nam slightly raised retail petrol prices while cutting diesel rates from 3pm on August 21, as the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) and Ministry of Finance rolled out their latest adjustment to keep pace with global markets.

On August 21, global gold prices reversed slightly after surpassing the threshold of 3,340 USD/ounce, trading at 3,339.1 USD/ounce. Domestically, SJC gold bars and gold rings simultaneously set new records, quoted at 125.4 million VND/tael and 119.8 million VND/tael respectively.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose 1.42% to 1,688.00 points on August 21.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose 0.61% to 1,664.36 points on August 20, marking its third consecutive gain since the start of the week.

Global gold prices fell sharply on August 20 as investors rushed to take profits, trading at 3,324.3 USD per ounce. In the domestic market, SJC gold bar prices reversed its upward trend, dropping by 200,000 VND per tael and was listed at 124.8 million VND per tael. Meanwhile, SJC gold ring prices remained unchanged compared with the previous session, trading at 119.3 million VND per tael.

Global gold prices saw little change on August 19 as markets awaited policy direction from the US Federal Reserve (FED), trading at 3,336.3 USD per ounce. In the domestic market, SJC gold bars and rings continued to hold at record highs, quoted at 125 million VND (4,890 USD) per tael and 119.5 million VND (4,670 USD) per tael, respectively.