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Gold edges up slightly as low price lures customers

Gold edges up slightly as low price lures customers Gold rose by VND100,000 a tael from yesterday’s closing price on December 11 as the global price changed slightly and investors waited for new information.

US new home sales plunge in November

US new home sales plunge in November Sales of new homes in the US plunged in November, casting fresh doubts on the recovery in the housing market.

Chinese businessmen hit by Dubai property crunch

Chinese businessmen hit by Dubai property crunch When many mega-constructions, including the world's tallest building Dubai Tower, kept on rising from the sands in the Middle East, Chinese investors' confidence had been sky high on Dubai property market as well.

UK house prices continue to rise

UK house prices continue to rise UK house prices have risen for the seventh consecutive month, helped by better-than-expected news from the job market, the Nationwide has said

Dubai's main investment fund seeks debt payment delay

Dubai's main investment fund seeks debt payment delay The government-owned investment company behind Dubai's rapid development drive has asked its creditors for a six-month delay on repaying its debts.