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World gold prices continued to rise above 4,400 USD per ounce on August 12, driven by stronger safe-haven demand as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz showed no signs of easing. In the domestic market, SJC-branded gold bar and ring prices climbed to 143.8 million VND per tael and 143.3 million VND per tael, respectively.

Viet Nam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in coordination with Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries and the Netherlands-based IDH, organised a dialogue meeting themed “Promoting Sustainable Coffee Development under South-South Cooperation Framework.”

Global gold prices plunged on August 11 after reversing course, trading at 4,347.8 USD per ounce. Domestically, SJC gold bars and gold rings fell by a total of 2 million VND per tael, with buying and selling prices standing at 140.5-143.5 million VND per tael.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index fell by 0.19% to 1,773.41 points on August 11.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 0.49% to 1,776.77 points on August 10.

Global gold prices edged down on August 10, trading at 4,347.4 USD per ounce following impressive gains last week. Domestically, SJC gold bar and ring prices also declined, with selling prices of 144.1 million VND per tael and 143.6 million VND per tael, respectively.

SJC gold prices stood at 141 million VND per tael for buying and 144 million VND per tael for selling. Compared with the previous trading session, gold prices increased by 1.8 million VND per tael on both the buying and selling sides.

Global gold prices continued to rise on August 7, reaching 4,368.2 USD/ounce, as investors regained optimism following the previous session's sharp rally. In the domestic market, however, gold trading remained relatively subdued despite the significant increase in global prices. SJC gold bars were quoted at 139.2 million VND/tael for buying and 142.2 million VND/tael for selling.

Viet Nam’s stock market closed in positive territory on August 7, with the VN-Index gaining 3.28 points to finish at 1,768.06.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index fell by 0.66% to 1,764.78 points on August 6.

Global gold prices climbed sharply on August 6, reaching their highest level in a month at 4,276.5 USD per ounce. In the domestic market, SJC gold bars also posted strong gains, with buying and selling prices quoted at 139.7 million VND and 142.7 million VND per tael, respectively.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index fell by 0.04% to 1,776.46 points on August 5.

Viet Nam needs to shift from an export-driven foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction model to one that generates and retains greater value from foreign capital, with the Politburo's Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW marking a significant step in advancing the country's investment attraction strategy.

Global gold prices edged up to 4,055.4 USD per ounce on August 4 as inflationary pressure weakened and bargain-hunting demand increased. In the domestic market, SJC gold bars and rings fell sharply on the selling side, quoted at 140.5 million VND and 140 million VND per tael, respectively.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 0.82% to 1,777.23 points on August 4.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 1.56% to 1,762.84 points on August 3.

According to the Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance, agricultural, forestry, and fishery production maintained stability in July and throughout the first seven months of 2026, prolonging the sector's sustained period of steady growth.

Global gold prices rose modestly on August 3 to 4,062 USD per ounce, recovering after a week of losses as the US dollar strengthened. In the domestic market, gold prices across major brands were unchanged, with buying and selling prices holding at 137 million VND and 141 million VND per tael, respectively.

Viet Nam’s consumer price index (CPI) fell 0.12% month-on-month in July, mainly driven by lower domestic fuel prices in line with global trends and falling food prices amid abundant supply, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

The profit “picture” of the banking sector in the first half of 2026 continues to reveal many bright spots. Positive business results at many banks show that growth momentum has come not only from credit, but also from services, digital transformation, stronger capital foundations and asset quality control.