Thirteen credit institutions purchased all 15,000 taels of gold offered
by the State Bank of Viet Nam, at the cost of VND35.37-35.42 million
($1,684-1,686) per tael on Friday
Sixteen credit institutions bought 14,800 taels of gold when the State
Bank of Viet Nam offered up 15,000 taels at VND36.96-36.99 million
($1,760-1,761) each, in the 68th auction on Friday.
The State Bank of Viet Nam sold 14,800 of 15,000 taels of gold offered in its 66th auction to 15 credit institutions at VND37.29-37.32 million (US$1,775-1,777) per tael on Friday.
The State Bank of Viet Nam sold 14,500 of 15,000 taels of gold to 15 credit institutions at a cost of VND37.15-37.18 million (US$1,769-1,770) per tael at its 65th auction on Wednesday.
The
State Bank of Viet Nam sold all 15,000 taels of gold offered in the 64th
auction to 11 credit institutions at VND37.28-37.29 million
(US$1,775-1,775.7) per tael on Friday.
The Viet Nam Association of Financial Investors (VAFI) called for a
special consumption tax on gold, suggesting a rate of 20 per cent for
gold and gold jewelry purchasing.