Việt Nam's housing prices rise almost 60% in five years

Friday, Dec 06, 2024

Việt Nam’s real estate prices over the past five years rose by 59 per cent, higher than the rate in many developed countries such as the US (54 per cent), Australia (49 per cent), Japan (41 per cent) and Singapore (37...

Petrol prices go up in latest adjustment

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024

The retail prices of petrol were revised upward on November 28 afternoon following the latest adjustment by the Ministries of Industry and Trade and Finance.

Speculation a factor behind skyrocketing housing prices in major cities: ministry

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024

The Ministry of Construction''s statistics showed that in major cities including Hà Nội and HCM City, apartment prices continued to increase in the third quarter of this year by around 4-6 per cent or 22-25 per cent from the beginning...

Domestic gold prices soar on back of global trend

Thursday, Oct 31, 2024

SJC gold bullion rose by VNĐ1 million per tael (US$39.56 per tael) from the previous session to VNĐ88 million for buyers and VNĐ90 million for sellers. 

HCM City adjusts land prices to reflect market value

Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024

HCM City authorities have d land prices to over VNĐ687 million (US$27,000) per square metre in central districts and VNĐ2.3 million on the outskirts, up four to 38 times compared to previous rates. 

Prices of fresh areca nuts in Việt Nam hit record highs due to Chinese demand

Saturday, Oct 19, 2024

Traders attribute the price increase and the sustained high levels over recent months to China’s shortage of domestic areca nut supply, leading to an uptick in imports from Việt Nam.

Construction ministry raises solutions to stabilise housing prices

Friday, Oct 18, 2024

Amending tax policies related to the real estate market will be among solutions to prevent speculation and swing trading in an effort to stabilise land and housing prices, the Ministry of Construction said at a press conference on Thurday.

State bank to inspect banks, gold trading enterprises

Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024

The inspection is part of the efforts to narrow the gap between international and domestic gold prices.

Cocoa prices surge, importers turn focus to Việt Nam's growing regions

Monday, Oct 14, 2024

A scarcity in supply has drawn the attention of corporations and businesses involved in processing and importing to focus on cocoa-growing regions in Việt Nam.

Increase in electricity prices concerns manufacturer

Monday, Oct 14, 2024

The average electricity retail price has been increased by 4.8 per cent to VNĐ2,103.11 (US$0.085) per kWh, triggering concerns about its impact on residential and business lives.

Domestic steel prices set to rebound in Q4 amid easing pressure from Chinese market

Friday, Oct 04, 2024

Steel production in China decreased to 77.9 million tonnes in August from nearly 83 million tonnes in July. Its steel imports dipped by 9 per cent year-on-year in July.

Ministry of Construction proposes solutions to reduce housing prices

Thursday, Sep 26, 2024

The Ministry of Construction (MoC) proposed nine solutions aimed at reducing housing prices and stabilising the real estate market.

Ministry asks localities to look more closely at housing prices amid abnormal increases

Friday, Sep 13, 2024

The Ministry of Construction has asked localities to impose stricter controls over prices of apartments and land, because of recent volatility.

Gold prices likely won't peak, for a while

Friday, Sep 13, 2024

Gold prices may see some minor increases in the coming months but in the long run, the precious metal will likely lose its appeal, said industry experts and policymakers. 

Rising white-leg shrimp prices boost Trà Vinh farmers' incomes

Monday, Sep 09, 2024

The price of white-leg shrimp is rising in Trà Vinh, enabling farmers to earn higher profits.