Morning of April 6, 2026: Plain gold ring prices at Bao Tin Minh Chau fall by about one million dong

April 2026 is set to be the most active period in Vietnam’s financial markets as commercial banks enter the annual general meeting (AGM) season. Compared with the cautious stance seen in the previous year, banks’ AGM plans this time emphasize a brighter outlook built around four pillars: profit growth, capital…

Today the 16th National Assembly opened the First Session, an especially important milestone marking the start of a new term for Vietnam’s People’s Representatives and the country’s highest state body. The session focuses on instituting and consolidating the state apparatus in line with the Constitution, while also institutionalizing the resolutions…

Mr. Tran Thanh Man was re-elected as Chairman of the National Assembly for the XVI term (2026-2031), following a vote in which all 491 National Assembly deputies supported the resolution. The National Assembly approved the election of Mr. Tran Thanh Man, who previously served as Chairman of the XV National…

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued an urgent directive to tighten management, inspect trading and transport activities, and strictly sanction violations involving gasoline and diesel in border areas. In the context of the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East, which continues to affect the global energy supply…

Techcom Securities Joint Stock Company (TCBS, ticker TCX on the HoSE) has completed a public bond offering totaling 1,000 billion dong, following a registration certificate issued by the State Securities Commission on March 9, 2026. Bond offering details Under the offering plan, TCBS issued 10 million bonds (code TCXPO2628001) with…

Gold prices surged sharply in 2025, leaving Saigon Seafood Trading Joint Stock Company (APT) with a reported loss of VND 1,153 billion and debt obligations of more than VND 2,400 billion tied to a gold-backed loan that has been in place for many years. 2025 audited results and balance-sheet strain…

IMF warns of market crisis from the crypto-based financial system Although blockchain technology helps accelerate transaction processing and eliminates settlement delays, it also hides a major vulnerability that could quickly trigger a financial crisis. The IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Source: Reuters/TTXVN) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that…