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The Vietnamese Embassy in Mozambique’s introduction of specialty, deeply processed and Halal coffee products at the Maputo International Trade Fair 2026 helps to expand opportunities to reach importers, distributors and potential partners in Mozambique and the region, while also promoting economic and trade connectivity between Viet Nam and Mozambique.

Viet Nam exported an estimated 6.03 million tonnes of rice worth nearly 2.91 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026, down 5% in volume and 10.7% in value year-on-year, reported the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

The enduring lesson behind the success of Da Nang Port has been the comprehensive leadership of its Party organisation. Party building has been continuously renewed, with the Party organisation’s core leadership role closely linked to production and business activities, while the pioneering role of officials and Party members has been promoted and corporate culture widely fostered.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 0.03% to 1,832.12 points on August 28.

Tay Ninh Provincial People’s Committee on August 28 held a workshop on a strategic plan to propel deeper integration into global value chains for the 2026–2030 period, with orientations towards 2045.

World gold prices edged down on August 28 after a strong recovery in recent days, trading at 4,584 USD per ounce. Domestic gold bar and ring prices also declined in line with global prices, with SJC gold bars selling at 149.7 million VND per tael.

The VN-Index gained 10.24 points, or 0.56%, on August 27, to 1,831.56, breaking above the psychological resistance level of 1,800 points.

Petrol and diesel prices were reduced from 15pm on August 27 following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the Ministry of Finance.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 1.67% to 1,821.32 points on August 26.

Global gold prices remained unchanged on August 26, trading at 4,635 USD/ounce. In the domestic market, gold bars and gold rings also held steady after a strong run of gains, with selling prices standing at 150.3 million VND/tael.

For many years, alongside foreign direct investment (FDI) flow, investment funds, and international property developers, a new trend has gradually emerged and become increasingly pronounced, with Viet Nam becoming a destination for globally recognised consultancy, planning, architecture, and design firms.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 2.63 points to 1,791.41 points on August 25.

Global gold prices continued their upward trajectory on August 25, trading at 4,634.4 USD per ounce as market buying intensified amidst the US dollar hitting a multi-month low. Domestically, prices for SJC gold bars and gold rings extended their gains for a sixth consecutive session, listed at 150.6 million VND/tael and 150.1 million VND/tael, respectively.

Viet Nam’s agricultural exports to the European Union (EU) rose by 2.2% year-on-year in the first six months of 2026. Despite this growth, the bloc continues to exert mounting competitive pressures on exporters due to policies aimed at diversifying supply sources, along with increasingly stringent requirements for traceability and sustainable development.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 1.17% to 1,788.78 points on August 24.

World gold prices continued their relentless rise on August 24, reaching 4,636.5 USD per ounce, as US public debt kept swelling, the US dollar weakened, and the US Treasury expanded its programme to buy back long-term bonds. In the domestic market, SJC gold rings and bars rose sharply, with selling prices of 149.5 and 150 million VND per tael, respectively.

A JLL report, featuring assessments from JLL Viet Nam, indicates that interconnected economic corridors serve as vital arteries for a more sustainable polycentric development model within Viet Nam’s real estate market, giving the country a distinctive competitive advantage within the region.

World gold prices continued to rise sharply on August 21, surpassing 4,500 USD per ounce. In Viet Nam, SJC gold prices rose strongly compared with yesterday, with buying and selling prices at 144-147 million VND per tael.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 1.95% to 1,768.12 points on August 21.

World gold prices surged sharply on August 20, trading at 4,483.5 USD per ounce. Domestically, SJC gold bar and ring prices rose by 3.8 million VND per tael, listed at 146 million VND/tael and 145.5 million VND/tael, respectively.