- Fear of increased money laundering using cryptocurrencies
On September 20, the Vietnam Banking Association (VNBA) and the Vietnam Blockchain Association held a conference on “Regulations on anti-money laundering and the role of anti-money laundering in cryptocurrency transactions”. In Vietnam, due to the lack of specific legal framework, lack of procedures, and high-quality personnel in cryptocurrency and digital assets, although the Anti-Money Laundering Law 2022 has taken effect since March 1, 2023, credit institutions and state agencies are still confused about how to handle acts related to this new type of asset (according to Nhip Song Thi Truong).
- ATM withdrawals have decreased sharply.
In the second quarter of this year, cash withdrawal transactions via ATMs decreased by 13.5% in quantity and 17.8% in transaction value compared to the same period in 2022. The above data was informed by Mr. Nguyen Quang Hung - Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vietnam National Payment Joint Stock Company (Napas) at the press conference announcing Vietnam Card Day 2023 on the morning of September 20 (according to Dan Tri).
- More than 140 million bank cards are in circulation in Vietnam
Sharing at the press conference of the Vietnam Card Day 2023 event series on the morning of September 20, Mr. Le Anh Dung - Deputy Director of the Payment Department, State Bank - said that as of July, the number of cards in circulation reached more than 140 million cards, of which nearly 10.8 million cards were opened using eKYC (according to Nhip Song Thi Truong).
- Electricity price increases, EVN still reports loss of more than 28,700 billion VND
The Capital Management Committee said that in the first 8 months of 2023, the loss of Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) is expected to be more than 28,700 billion VND. This figure has decreased compared to the level of more than 35,400 billion VND in the first half of the year thanks to the increase in electricity prices in early May. (See more)
- Expected insurance payment of more than 10 billion VND for mini apartment fire
Regarding insurance payments after the mini apartment fire on Khuong Ha Street (Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi), the Department of Insurance Management and Supervision (Ministry of Finance) said that as of September 19, 2023, there were 10 insurance companies whose insured customers suffered personal injuries, including 28 deaths and 12 injuries. The estimated insurance payment amount is about 10.3 billion VND.
- VinFast's capitalization remains above the 40 billion USD threshold
VinFast shares rose sharply at the opening of trading on September 19 on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The capitalization of billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong's car company is still above the $40 billion threshold. (See more)
- Korean semiconductor group wants to invest 1 billion USD in Vietnam
Hana Micron Vina Company has just launched its first semiconductor manufacturing project in the North (the factory is located in Van Trung Industrial Park, Bac Giang province). Hana Micron leaders plan to continue increasing investment capital in Vietnam with a total value of more than 1 billion USD, making Vietnam the group's main production base globally. (See more)
- Thaco's profit decreased by 72%, billionaire Tran Ba Duong still has 1.5 billion USD
Thaco's profits in the first half of 2023 fell sharply compared to the same period last year. Recently, the valuation of this enterprise has also decreased. The assets of billionaire Tran Ba Duong and his family are still at 1.5 billion USD. (See more)
- China bought 212 thousand tons, cassava export increased sharply
As the largest customer of Vietnamese cassava, China has aggressively purchased more than 212 thousand tons of cassava in August 2023 alone. As a result, our country's cassava export turnover increased sharply after 5 consecutive months of decline. (See more)
- The largest market recovers, seafood exports can earn 10 billion USD
Last August, exports to the US market recorded the first positive growth since September 2022, offsetting the decline in exports to most other major markets, as the US is the largest customer of Vietnamese seafood. Along with that, many positive signals from the market show that seafood exports could earn 10 billion USD this year. (See more)
- Vietnam exports over 1.2 billion USD worth of wood each month.
According to the Ho Chi Minh City Handicraft and Wood Industry Association (HAWA), from May 2023 to present, Vietnam's wood and wood products export situation has shown positive signs of recovery, with an average monthly value of over 1.2 billion USD/month (according to Tin Tuc Newspaper).
- Extremely expensive Australian lobster appears for the first time in Vietnam
Recently, the first batch of fresh Australian lobsters was imported to Vietnam. Although each lobster costs more than 10 million VND, many people still spend money to buy and try it (according to Tien Phong).
Oil prices on the world market today turned down after reaching a 10-month high. Brent oil prices fell to 93 USD/barrel, while WTI oil prices fell to 90 USD/barrel.
On the stock market, the VN-Index today increased by 14.61 points to 1,226.11 points. Notably, after a short period of poor trading, real estate stocks increased sharply.
The USD price at commercial banks today turned down, losing the 24,500 VND/USD mark in the selling direction. The central exchange rate increased by 19 VND compared to the previous session, to 24,079 VND. The world USD price cooled down today.
Today's gold price on the international market has slightly decreased, but domestically, the price of SJC gold bars is still on the rise. Doji gold is at its highest price, reaching 69.4 million VND/tael.
Bank interest rates on September 20 recorded 3 more reductions by banks. Notably, OCB reduced deposit interest rates for the third time in September.
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