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Ha Noi Power Corporation (EVNHANOI) is working alongside residents and businesses in the capital to develop self-produced, self-consumed rooftop solar power, aiming to promote the efficient, proactive and safe use of electricity generated on-site.

World gold prices continued to decline on October 30, trading at 3,989.5 USD per ounce. In Viet Nam, SJC gold bar prices fell by 1.3 million VND per tael to 141.4 million VND per tael.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index decreased by 0.80% to 1,741.62 points on October 30.

Domestic fuel prices were increased from 3pm on October 29, with the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance deciding not to make any contributions to or draw from the petrol price stabilisation fund.

The world gold price fell to 4,042 USD per ounce on October 29. Domestically, SJC gold bar prices remained unchanged at 142.7 million VND per tael.

During the trading session on October 29, the Vietnamese stock market was awash in red. The VN-Index fell 11.04 points to 1,755.61 as selling pressure dominated real estate, energy and banking stocks, among others. Market-wide liquidity declined, while foreign investors continued to be net sellers, with net sales exceeding 430 billion VND.

With its expanded development space, large-scale seaport system, considerable production capacity and vibrant import-export activities, Ho Chi Minh City has favourable conditions to become an international logistics hub. However, high transport costs, poorly integrated transport infrastructure, technological limitations and businesses’ limited capacity to participate in supply chains remain major bottlenecks that need to be addressed.

Global gold prices edged down to 4,040 USD per ounce on October 28, following a recovery the previous day, as easing oil prices helped alleviate inflation concerns. Domestically, SJC-branded gold bar prices rose by 700,000 VND per tael to 142.7 million VND per tael.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 0.27% to 1,766.65 points on October 28.

Rising energy demand, mounting pressure to cut emissions,and new requirements arising from digital transformation have underscored the need to develop clean energy sources alongside improvements in infrastructure, market mechanisms, and storage technologies, thereby ensuring energy security and enhancing the economy’s competitiveness.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index decreased by 0.10% to 1,761.87 points on October 27.

World gold prices fell on October 27, trading at 4,002.5 USD per ounce. In Viet Nam, SJC gold bar prices rose by 300,000 VND per tael to 142 million VND per tael.

Cross-border e-commerce is becoming an important channel for businesses to access international markets. It is opening up new opportunities for small enterprises, start-ups and cooperatives with suitable products to connect directly with customers and partners in various countries through digital platforms.

Viet Nam's facility management (FM) sector is gradually moving beyond routine operations to become a key driver of business efficiency.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index decreased by 0.6% to 1,763.55 points on October 26.

Global gold prices fell slightly on October 26 to 3,993 USD per ounce, as a sharp surge in oil prices—which fueled inflation concerns—combined with the prospect of the Federal Reserve continuing to tighten monetary policy, outweighed demand for the precious metal as a safe-haven asset. Domestically, the price of SJC gold bars remained unchanged from the end of last week, with a selling price of 141.7 million VND per tael.

The Living Sector, encompassing income-generating residential properties such as rental housing and long-stay accommodation, is attracting growing interest across the Asia-Pacific region.

After several months of trade deficits, Viet Nam's trade balance returned to surplus in September. But will stronger export growth be enough to establish a new trend, or is this merely a temporary respite before a larger wave of trade deficits?

Experts and businesses believe that Viet Nam's double-digit economic growth target will provide a positive foundation for the real estate market in the coming years. In particular, rapid infrastructure development and public investment are opening up new opportunities for localities across the country.

Global gold prices remained on a downward trend on October 24, slipping to 3,994.9 USD per ounce. In Viet Nam, SJC-branded gold bar prices fell by a further 300,000 VND per tael, to 141.7 million VND per tael.