Gold climbed as a drop in equities and the dollar spurred demand for an
alternative investment amid increased holdings in the largest
exchange-traded product. Palladium headed for the longest rally in 14
years. SEE MORE HA NOI (VNS) — Viet Nam's macro-economic stability continued to
improve, but its economic growth remained modest and failed to match
potential, the World Bank said in a report released yesterday. SEE MORE VietNamNet Bridge - Financial institutions believe the dong will
depreciate further in the last months of the year after losing one
percent of value since mid-June. SEE MORE HANOI, July 5 (Bernama) — The Ministry of Finance is considering
scrapping the rubber export tax, with an aim to remove difficulties for
companies amid falling latex prices and declining exports, Vietnam News
Agency (VNA) reported. SEE MORE Oil
prices edged lower in Asia today following lacklustre US economic data
that has fuelled bearish sentiment about demand in the world's top crude
consumer. SEE MORE