The dollar strengthened to an almost nine-month high against the euro
after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi signaled monetary
policy will diverge from the U.S. for an extended period of time. SEE MORE Vietnam’s GPD will continue to grow despite low credit growth, according to recent HSBC’s report on Vietnam at a glance. SEE MORE VietNamNet Bridge – In a four-year period, from 2008 to 2012,
over 4.4 tons of gold were exploited from Bong Mieu and Dak Sa, the two
biggest gold mines in Vietnam. However, the state has not received
sufficient taxes from the gold exporters. SEE MORE West Texas Intermediate crude rebounded from a six-month low on rising
tension in Iraq and speculation that last week’s 4.1 percent drop was
excessive. Brent widened its premium to WTI. SEE MORE Vietnam’s manufacturing continued to expand in July at the slowest pace
in four months due to gas price hikes and better enforcement of truck
tonnage rules. SEE MORE