Hanoi (VNA) - The retail prices of petrol were reduced as from 3pm onOctober 31, the second downward revision this month. Specifically, the price of E5 RON92 was down 218 VND to 19,252 VND (0.83 USD) per litre atthe highest, and that of RON95-III also fell by 350 VND to 20,445 VND per litre. Meanwhile, the prices of diesel 0.05S and kerosenewere capped at 16,057 VND and 15,137 VND per litre, dropping 166 VND and 121 VND per litre, respectively. Mazut 180CST 3.5S is sold at no more than 12,517 VND per kilogramme,down 299 VND per kg. The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry ofFinance review fuel prices every 15 days to adjust domestic prices inaccordance with fluctuations in the global market. According to the two ministries, the average prices of petroland oil in the world market followed a declining trend in the 15-day period before the latest pricereview, leading to thistime's reduction./.
The Steering Committee for Price Management held a meeting in Hanoi on September 27, during which Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue said that if there are no unexpected factors, this year’s inflation can be kept at around 3.3 – 3.5 percent.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in October picked up 0.59 percent from September, the biggest increase for the same month during the past three years, the General Statistics Office (GSO) announced on October 29.
The pangasius industry is one of the country’s key foreign currency earners, with an annual export value of around 2 billion USD, accounting for 20% of Vietnam’s total seafood exports. The US remains one of the largest and most strategic markets for Vietnamese pangasius.
A Government Office notice on the Deputy PM’s conclusions at a recent meeting to review construction progress of the plants stressed that accelerating the development of power sources is essential and urgent to ensure energy security and meet the demands of two-digit socio-economic growth in the coming period.
It featured four discussions on key issues such as the Vietnam- Switzerland comprehensive partnership, Vietnam’s international financial centre, digital transformation and innovation, and global human resources and expansion of markets.
With rising protectionist policies for the steel industry, and the US imposing tariffs on steel exports, the sector has entered a challenging period. In response, many industry giants are returning to the domestic market.
As the most significant and high-profile event in the global logistics industry, FIATA World Congress 2025 is expected to gather over 1,200 delegates from more than 150 countries.
According to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), in the interbank market, the trend of decreasing overnight interest rates has continued, starting at 3.13% in the first session of last week and gradually decreasing over the sessions to 1.67% at the last session of the week. In total, overnight interest rates decreased by 1.46 percentage points within one week.
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ChatGPT is not yet a threat to the real estate market as it can handle information quickly and effectively, but it’s here to support, not replace, human advisors.
As Vietnam moves forward, ESG, innovation and digital transformation will change the way businesses grow and how they are evaluated. This journey can’t rely on policy alone. It needs strong leadership, the right technology and, most importantly, skilled people who are ready to build a greener, more competitive economy.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, green transition, and circular economy are offering limitless opportunities for bilateral collaboration.
The US remained Vietnam’s largest market, accounting for 55% of the country's total wood exports. Key products include wooden furniture, plywood, doors, and handicrafts.
With a clear development strategy, proactive investment attraction and strong policy support for sustainable agriculture, Tay Ninh is positioning itself as a major hub for high-tech livestock farming in the southern region.
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The Vietnam National Petroluem Group (Petrolimex) had acted early to mitigate risks amidst the recent surge in global oil prices driven by the Israel–Iran conflict, Vietnam News Agency cited a Petrolimex representative as saying.
A filling station of Petrolimex (Photo: VNA) 
