- From today, 25 stocks on UPCoM are suspended from trading.

Since December 15, 25 stocks on UPCoM have been restricted and suspended from trading by the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) because these stocks have not taken measures to remedy the reasons for the stocks being put on the restricted trading list. Specifically, these are businesses that have not yet published audited annual financial statements for the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Among them are stocks of many businesses that were once "hot" on the stock exchange such as Hung Vuong Seafood, Huu Lien Asia, Thuan Thao... (according to Thanh Nien).

- Approval of the Project to restructure the Northern Food Corporation

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has just signed Decision 1616/QD-TTg approving the Project on restructuring the Northern Food Corporation until the end of 2025. The goal of the Project is to build the Corporation into a strong enterprise, capable of competing domestically and internationally in processing, trading, and exporting Vietnamese food and agricultural products, maintaining its position as one of the top 3 enterprises in Vietnam in the field of rice purchasing and exporting (according to Chinhphu.vn).

- Mr. Duc continues to sell Hoang Anh Gia Lai Hospital to pay off debt

On the afternoon of December 15, at the meeting with investors of Hoang Anh Gia Lai Joint Stock Company (HAGL - stock code HAG), Mr. Doan Nguyen Duc (Bau Duc), Chairman of the Board of Directors of HAGL, informed that HAGL Hospital will be sold to pay off debt. Previously, HAGL sold HAGL Hotel for 180 billion VND also with the purpose of reducing debt (according to Nguoi Lao Dong).

- Officially launched Quang Tri airport project worth nearly 6,000 billion VND

The launching ceremony of the Quang Tri Airport project took place on December 15, marking the official implementation of the project to complete the next piece in the province's transportation network, contributing to helping Quang Tri exploit its potential, creating a lever to help the local socio-economic "take off". The project has a scale of over 260 hectares, with a total investment of over 5,800 billion VND in 2 phases; invested in construction to meet the standards of a level 4C airport, capable of developing and exploiting Code E aircraft, allowing the exploitation of international flights... (according to Tien Phong).

- The 'black mark' of the oil tycoon was exposed in the arrest of Mr. Le Duc Tho

The security investigation agency has issued a decision to prosecute the accused and execute the temporary detention order for two women: Mai Thi Hong Hanh - Director of Xuyen Viet Oil Trading, Transport and Tourism Company Limited; Nguyen Thi Nhu Phuong - Deputy Director of Xuyen Viet Oil. Both leaders of Xuyen Viet Oil Company are being investigated for the crime of "violating regulations on management and use of state assets causing loss and waste". (See more)

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Both leaders of Xuyen Viet Oil Company were investigated for "violating regulations on management and use of state assets, causing loss and waste".

- Vietnam's export price of 'black gold' increases sharply

The global market was bustling at the end of 2023 due to increased import demand from Europe and the US, which pushed up Vietnam's pepper export prices in recent days. In the first 11 months of 2023, pepper exports reached 245.66 thousand tons, worth 833.2 million USD, up 18% in volume but down 7.1% in value compared to the same period last year. (See more)

- Millions of tons of oranges and grapefruits are flooding the market, some oranges cost as much as a kilo of iced tea.

The last months of the year are the main harvest season for oranges and grapefruits in our country, with an estimated output of nearly 1.5 million tons. These two fruits are flooding the market at super cheap prices, some of which are priced at only 2,000-4,000 VND/kg. (See more)

Oil prices today, December 15, on the international market are steadily rising due to improved demand prospects after the Fed signaled lower lending costs. Brent crude oil prices have surpassed $76/barrel.

The stock market on December 15 recorded the VN-Index falling 7.83 points to 1,102.3 points. Of which, VCB alone caused the index to lose about 3 points. On the HoSE, the number of stocks falling was twice as many as the number of stocks rising. Order matching liquidity was at an average level, reaching VND14,166 billion.

The central exchange rate on December 15 decreased by 63 VND, down to 23,882 VND/USD. The USD price at commercial banks today decreased slightly, closing the session listed at 24,040-24,410 VND/USD (buy - sell). Meanwhile, the world USD price tends to recover after a sharp decrease.

Gold price today, December 15, on the international market continued to increase to its peak. Domestic SJC gold increased by 200,000 VND/tael in the afternoon, up to 74.5 million VND/tael.

Bank interest rates on December 15 recorded a series of banks adjusting their interest rates downward. One bank reduced its interest rates for two consecutive days.