VOV.VN - The nation’s consumption demand for gold during the second quarter of the year reached 14 tonnes, an increase of 11% against the same period from last year, according to figures given on July 28 by the World Gold Council (WGC).

A musical about the adventures of Sindbad for children by the talented artists of the IDECAF (Institute of Cultural Exchange with France) has attracted children and their parents in Ho Chi Minh City.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has so far this year sold about US$12-13 billion to stabilise the domestic forex market, according to Viet Dragon Securities Corporation (VDSC).

VOV.VN - Gold prices slumped in the Vietnamese market on July 18 as they hovered at around VND64 million per tael, the lowest level since March 1.

There has been dynamic and lively cultural exchange and cooperation between Vietnam and Laos over recent years, contributing to the development of each country in the new period, according to Lao Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suansavanh Viyaketh.

VOV.VN - The Korea Customs Service (KCS) announced on July 15 it will jointly run an Electronic Origin Data Exchange System (EODES) to allow certificates of origin to be processed through electronic platforms with Vietnam and India from next year.

The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) has announced the top 10 largest securities companies this year.

VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Trinh Thi Thuy has issued a decision on organizing an exhibition showcasing ties of solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Laos.

Ireland always attaches importance to developing relations with Vietnam, especially amid the EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) coming into effect, Minister of State at the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs Colm Brophy told Assistant to the Vietnamese Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet.

VOV.VN - The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) is set to host an online trade exchange, which will run from July 4 to July 8 in a bid to connect firms from the Republic of Korea (RoK) operating in the PPURI industry with Vietnamese importers.