
CPI at 4.65%: VND 500M in Big4 Savings, Real Yield Buys 1/3 Gold Tael
Vietnam's March 2026 CPI hit a 5-year high. Big4 bank savings now yield just 1.25% after inflation. Here's how different investment channels compare in preserving your purchasing power.
Mai Linh·

Gold Down 22% During a War: 3 Mechanisms Every Investor Should Understand
World gold prices dropped 22% from their peak in the midst of the Hormuz conflict. Three mechanisms behind this paradox help Vietnamese investors better understand gold's true role in a portfolio.
Mai Linh·

Bank Dividends at 31%, Actual Cash Yield Under 2%
Vietnam's 2026 bank AGM season is filled with impressive dividend numbers, but most of it is stock bonuses. How much cash do investors actually receive?
Mai Linh·

Vietnam's 20% Tax on Unlisted Shares — How the New Policy Reshapes OTC Investment Math
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance proposes a 20% capital gains tax on unlisted share transfers, replacing the current 0.1% flat rate. OTC and pre-IPO investors face the biggest impact.
Phương Nam·