New direction of the Prime Minister on gold market management

(NLDO)- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested to strengthen management of the gold market, prevent speculation and gold smuggling.

There are feasible solutions to balance the supply and demand of the gold market without taking advantage of the policy. At the same time, there are solutions to check, inspect, and monitor to prevent speculation, hoarding, and smuggling of gold.

That is the direction of the Prime Minister in Notice No. 499 concluding the meeting with the Policy Advisory Council, just issued by the Government Office .

The Prime Minister requested that there be a feasible solution to balance supply and demand in the gold market but not to take advantage of policies.

The Prime Minister also requested relevant ministries and branches to promptly issue guidelines for effective implementation of Decree No. 232 dated August 26, 2025 amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree No. 24/2012 of the Government on management of gold trading activities.

Regarding solutions to stabilize the macro economy and stimulate consumption, the Prime Minister directed to pay regular attention to comprehensively controlling economic risks. Continue to expand fiscal policy with focus and key points, and operate monetary policy proactively, flexibly, appropriately, effectively, and closely following reality.

Along with that, diversify capital sources, mobilize more government bonds, focus on large projects and works; manage balance and efficiency between interest rates and exchange rates; promote public investment, determined to disburse 100% of public investment capital in 2025. According to the Prime Minister, it is necessary to continue to perfect the structure and modernize the stock market, and stabilize the interest rate of Vietnamese currency.

To achieve growth targets, the head of the Government requested to boost domestic production and business, reduce input costs, and increase the competitiveness of goods. In addition, research on tax rates more suitable to the situation in Vietnam.

There are solutions to raise the income tax threshold for domestic business households; conduct scientific, thorough, and practical research on corporate income tax rates; continue to research to reduce fees and charges, reduce input costs for businesses, and increase the competitiveness of Vietnamese goods domestically and internationally...

Regarding the real estate market, the Government leader emphasized the need to implement comprehensive solutions on supply - demand, finance, land, etc. In particular, the legitimate housing needs of the people are still high, so it is necessary to implement solutions to increase supply.

Specifically, speed up the removal of legal obstacles for backlogged and slow-progressing real estate projects; review and cut administrative procedures in investment and construction; further boost the supply of social housing; and control real estate inventory.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/chi-dao-moi-cua-thu-tuong-ve-quan-ly-thi-truong-vang-ngan-chan-dau-co-tich-tru-196250922101754493.htm