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Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW of the Politburo on the development of the foreign-invested economy sets a clear objective: to secure an upgrade of Viet Nam's stock market by MSCI before 2030.

Domestic gold prices remained unchanged on July 11, with SJC gold bars quoted at 146 million VND per tael (buying) and 149 million VND per tael (selling). Compared with the previous trading session, prices were stable on both the buying and selling sides, while global gold prices edged lower.

Vietnamese shares extended their decline on July 10 as broad-based selling weighed on banking, securities, energy and retail stocks. The VN-Index fell 12.36 points (0.67%) to close at 1,828.34.

Global gold prices rose sharply to 4,126 USD per ounce on July 10. In the domestic market, SJC gold bar prices increased by 900,000 VND per tael, with buying and selling prices listed at 146.9 million VND and 149.9 million VND per tael, respectively.

Global gold prices continued to decrease on July 9, trading at 4,061.4 USD per ounce. In the domestic market, SJC gold bar and ring prices remained unchanged, listed at 148.5 million VND and 148.2 million VND per tael, respectively.

In 2025, Viet Nam’s fruit and vegetable exports reached 8.56 billion USD, an increase of 20% compared to 2024, particularly exports to China reaching about 5.5 billion USD. Fruit and vegetable experts assess that the scope for this sector in China’s market is still considerable.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index fell by 0.7% to 1,840.70 points on July 9.

Viet Nam's stock market extended its gains on July 8 as strong buying in energy, banking and retail stocks kept the benchmark index in positive territory. The VN-Index rose 5.45 points to close at 1,853.7.

Global gold prices fell to 4,116 USD per ounce on July 8. In the domestic market, SJC gold bar prices fell for a third consecutive session to 146.5 million VND per tael (buying) and 149.5 million VND per tael (selling).

Global gold prices fell sharply on July 7, trading at 4,132.83 USD per ounce. In the domestic market, SJC gold bars and SJC gold rings both declined by nearly 500,000 VND per tael, and were quoted at 150 million VND per tael and 149.7 million VND per tael, respectively.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 0.26% to 1,848.25 points on July 7.

During the trading session on July 6, declining stocks dominated the Vietnamese stock market. At the close of the session, the VN-Index fell by 18.58 points (-1%) to 1,843.5 points.

World gold prices on July 6 rose slightly to 4,176 USD/ounce amidst optimism from both experts and investors regarding the outlook for the precious metal after a week of strong gains. Domestically, SJC gold bar prices remained stable at the beginning of the week, listed at 148.4-151.4 million VND/tael for buying and selling respectively.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment held a ceremony to announce the agricultural product traceability system, officially putting it into operation nationwide from July 1. This is an important step forward in the digital transformation of the agricultural sector, contributing to making the value chain more transparent and improving the quality, reputation and competitiveness of Vietnamese farm produce.

The combined value of Viet Nam's 100 most valuable brands rose 11% year-on-year to 43 billion USD in 2026, according to the latest “Vietnam 100 2026” report released by London-based brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance.

The labour market maintained its recovery and stable growth in the first half of 2026, with the employment figure rising to 52.6 million, up 672,500 from a year earlier, and unemployment and underemployment staying at low levels, reported the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

In the domestic market, the prices of SJC-branded gold bars and rings were little changed following yesterday's sharp rally, with prices quoted at 151.4 million VND and 151.3 million VND per tael, respectively.

Viet Nam's retail and consumer service sector maintained strong momentum in the first half of 2026, with total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue rising 12.9% year-on-year, reinforcing domestic consumption as one of the economy's key growth drivers.

Nearly 111,700 new businesses were established nationwide in the first half of 2026, up 22.5% year-on-year, reflecting resilient business activity despite ongoing market volatility, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Amid complex developments in the global economy, with fluctuations in energy prices, raw materials, and fuel prices, and rising logistics costs, price levels in many countries, including Viet Nam, have been affected. Despite external impacts, domestic prices have remained largely stable.