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Mini gold sees surging demand ahead of God of Wealth Day
As God of Wealth Day (the 10th day of the first lunar month, February 26 this year) approaches, the gold market has entered its most vibrant peak season. Despite prices hovering at record highs, people are flocking to buy gold for good luck, while businesses have proactively prepared ample supplies and service plans.
Legal reforms improve property market accessibility for overseas Vietnamese
Sustained remittance inflows, coupled with breakthrough changes in the legal framework governing land, housing and real estate business activities, are opening up significant opportunities for overseas Vietnamese to invest more in the domestic property market.
Young grandmasters to hunt world championships titles in Serbia, Italy
Vietnamese masters will checkmate for medals in the FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 in Serbia.
Central region bursts into life in early spring
Vietnam’s central region bursts into life each early spring, as a series of distinctive, centuries-old festivals draw both locals and visitors into celebrations steeped in deep cultural heritage and communal tradition.
Mekong Delta farmers get high rice yields from rice – shrimp farms
Farmers in the Mekong Delta are getting high yields and good prices for rice grown under the rice – shrimp farming model.
HCM City: 5,000 workers return to their hometowns for Tet with free bus tickets
As many as 5,000 workers and their relatives in Ho Chi Minh City on February 12 got on buses to return to their hometowns in the central and northern provinces to celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year) with their families under the “Trade Union Bus Trip – Spring” programme.
Ministry of Finance clarifies new gold bar tax amid market concerns
The Ministry of Finance has defended its plan to impose a 0.1% tax on gold bar transactions from July 1, 2026, saying the measure is designed to curb speculation and stabilise the market without harming legitimate interests.
Economy seen entering new growth cycle in 2026
Vietnam continues to attract strong interest from international organisations and global investors, even as the world economy faces ongoing uncertainty related to geopolitics, trade tensions and monetary policy shifts, according to various reports from international organisations and media.
Vietnam to release 2026 economic census data seven months earlier
Vietnam will release preliminary results of its 2026 Economic Census seven months earlier than originally planned after adjustments to the census timeline, according to senior statistics officials at a meeting in Hanoi on February 9.
Marico expands Vietnam presence with majority stake in skincare firm Skinetiq
Marico Ltd, one of India’s leading consumer products companies operating in global beauty and wellness, aims to expand its direct-to-consumer presence in Vietnam through the acquisition of a majority stake in local skincare company Skinetiq Joint Stock Company.