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 Gold held below a three-month high, trimming a fifth weekly rise, as investors assessed the outlook for higher U.S. SEE MORE West Texas Intermediate and Brent headed for a second weekly drop as
Libya prepares to resume exports from two terminals and amid speculation
that Iraq’s crude production will remain unaffected by violence. SEE MORE Vietnamese enjoy the lowest electricity rates in the region. But they come at a cost. SEE MORE