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Gold’s “Consolidation Phase” Continues, “Time to Deliver” for Euro Leaders, China “Shows Growth is Priority”

February 20, 2012 (Vietnamica) — Wholesale market gold bullion prices held above $1730 an ounce in Monday morning’s London trading – roughly in line with where gold has been for much of February – while European stocks and commodities edged higher amid hopes that policymakers might finally approve Greece’s second bailout. US markets are closed for a holiday.

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“Sideways Trade” Sees Gold “Supported by Phys. Demand”, Debt Warning “Reality Check” for Britain while Obama Calls for Increased US Spending

February 14, 2012 (Vietnamica) — The wholesale market gold price eased to $1713 per ounce Tuesday lunchtime – 1.1% down on the previous day’s high – while stock and commodity markets were broadly flat despite several European countries having their sovereign ratings or outlooks lowered last night. The silver price dipped to $33.37 per ounce – a 0.8% fall on last week’s close.

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Gold Rallies, Stocks Fall, ECB Borrowing “Positive for European Liquidity”, China “Facing Severe Trade Challenges” Next Year

December 8, 2011 (Vietnamica) — Spot market gold prices jumped to $1737 an ounce Wednesday aftetnoon in London, as rumors continued to build of more aggressive monetary stimulus ahead of tomorrow’s European Central Bank meeting. German opposition to proposed changes to the Eurozone’s rescue framework also threw doubt on whether this Friday’s summit will deliver a significant deal.

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Japanese Aeon to Build at least 7 Shopping Centers in Vietnam

November 12, 2011 (Vietnamica) – “The Japanese largest retailer – Aeon – is planning to build at least 7 shopping centers in Vietnam,” the Group’s CEO Nagahisa Oyama told Saigon Times. The first US$100 million center – Aeaon Tan Phu Celadon – is expected to inaugurate by early 2014.

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Gold Starts Week Strongly, Eurozone Bank Plan “Positive but Ambitious”, China’s Gold Sales Jump 50% but Home Sales Plunge

October 10, 2011 (Vietnamica) — Wholesale market gold bullion prices climbed to $1670 an ounce Monday lunchtime in London – 2% up on last week’s close – while stocks and commodities also rose and government bonds fell following a pledge by France and Germany to recapitalize Europe’s banks. Silver bullion rose to $32.37 – 3.8% up on where it ended last week.

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Swift Nest Industry in Vietnam: Update

In-House Swift Nests

Oct 4, 2011 (Vietnamica) — On Sept 30, 2011, about 100 investors and scientists from Hong Kong, Cambodia, Malaysis, the US… attended a workshop in Vietnam, discussing the swift nest industry development and investment opportunities. (See also, Bird’s Nest Industry in Vietnam)

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