Vietnam’s railway attendants dig through trash to recover gold jewelry for passenger
Economy 09:05 03/01/2026Vietnamese railway attendants went to unusual lengths to help passengers after recovering gold jewelry mistakenly thrown away on a train and returning a forgotten handbag containing cash and bank cards, the national railway operator said.
In Vietnam, unlicensed gold bar trading may draw fines of over $760
World 15:05 30/12/2025The Vietnamese government has issued new regulations under which individuals who trade gold bullion with unlicensed organizations could face fines of up to VND20 million (US$761.4) as part of a new decree taking effect in early 2026.
Gold tops $4,500, silver and platinum hit records in metal markets frenzy
World 15:47 24/12/2025Gold surged past $4,500-an-ounce for the first time on Wednesday, while silver and platinum also hit record highs, as investors piled into precious metals to hedge against geopolitical and trade risks, and on expectations of further U.S. rate cuts in 2026.
Vietnam gold prices hit record near $6,000 as global bullion rallies
Economy 17:14 22/12/2025Vietnam’s domestic gold prices climbed to record highs on Monday, with SJC gold bars selling at VND157.5 million (US$5,980) per tael.
Silver climbs to record high, gold posts weekly gain on rate cut bets
Economy 13:24 20/12/2025Silver soared to a record high on Friday, bolstered by investment demand and a supply tightness, while gold posted a weekly gain buoyed by increasing expectations of interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Vietnam’s athletics team meets 33rd SEA Games target
Economy 17:11 17/12/2025The Vietnamese athletics team successfully fulfilled its medal target at the 33rd SEA Games after the dramatic final day of competition on Tuesday, with four gold medals.
Vietnamese taekwondo athlete wins gold medal for willpower
Economy 16:03 11/12/2025Taekwondo athlete Tran Ho Duy hobbled off the mat after clinching the gold medal in the mixed team creative poomsae event, having fought through the pain of a bruised heel to deliver a remarkable performance on Wednesday.
Vietnam passes revised personal income tax law: real estate, gold transactions to be taxed
Vietnam News 18:01 10/12/2025Vietnam’s National Assembly approved the revised Personal Income Tax Law on Wednesday, introducing taxes on gold bullion transactions, real estate transfers, and household business income.
Gold swept away by floodwaters returned to rightful owners in south-central Vietnam
Vietnam News 12:30 29/11/2025Two women in south-central Vietnamese provinces have recovered gold and personal valuables lost in recent floods after strangers and soldiers found and returned the items.
Vietnam eyes national gold exchange to boost market transparency
Economy 14:43 16/10/2025The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) plans to submit a draft resolution to the government this October proposing the establishment of a national gold exchange, aimed at enhancing transparency and improving the management of the domestic gold market.
Vietnam’s gold price surges to record high of $5,470 per tael
Economy 17:26 13/10/2025SJC-branded gold bar prices soared to an all-time high on Monday afternoon, reaching VND144.1 million (US$5,470) per tael, marking the highest level ever recorded in Vietnam's gold market.
Vietnam finance ministry proposes 0.1% tax on gold bullion sales
Vietnam News 11:23 06/10/2025The Ministry of Finance has announced the proposal to impose a 0.1-percent tax on gold bullion sales to fight speculation as the precious metal has repeatedly hit new highs in Vietnam.
