Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), ministries and agencies to implement measures to effectively manage the gold market.

The Government has called for stricter market management, intensified inspections and larger penalties for violations in response to the recent developments in domestic gold prices.

VOV.VN - The pepper sector is facing growing challenges despite a surge in export prices, as the US is set to raise tariffs on Vietnamese pepper from the current 10% to between 25% and 30% in the third quarter, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).

VOV.VN - Retail petrol prices fell for the second time in Vietnam this week, keeping them at their lowest levels in four years.

VOV.VN - The consumer price index (CPI) in April rose by 0.07% compared to March, fueled by rising apartment rental and food prices amid growing consumer demand.

Hanoi’s consumer price index (CPI) in the first four months of 2025 increased by 2.89% compared to the same period last year, according to the municipal Statistics Office.

Vietnam’s tra fish exports are expected to sustain strong momentum into 2025, with projected revenues reaching approximately US$2 billion, on par with 2024 figures, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has forecast.

VOV.VN - The retail prices of petrol were adjusted upward from 3 p.m. on April 24 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has proposed a regional electricity price framework for offshore wind power projects, with the highest suggested rate in the northern region reaching VND3,975.1 per kWh, equivalent to approximately US$0.15.

VOV.VN - On the morning of April 18, domestic gold prices surged by 2 million VND per tael, reaching a new peak of VND 120 million per tael, the highest ever, despite a decline in global gold prices.