SJC gold bullion rose by VNĐ1 million per tael (US$39.56 per tael) from the previous session to VNĐ88 million for buyers and VNĐ90 million for sellers.
Gold prices may see some minor increases in the coming months but in the long run, the precious metal will likely lose its appeal, said industry experts and policymakers.
Despite the remarkable surge in gold prices and the gradual increase in deposit interest rates, the stock market continues to stand out as an appealing investment channel.
Residents in large cities have been lining up to buy SJC gold bars at outlets set up by commercial banks since yesterday, with many saying they have not been able to finalise any purchases. Meanwhile, bank representatives claimed there is...
Although the gold price climbed to its peak in many consecutive sessions and set new records, the gold price continuously plummeted in the last two sessions of the week.
Every year on the 10th day of the first lunar month is the God of Wealth Day. You will find gold stores packed to the rafters. Vietnamese prefer buying gold on this day as they believe that it will bring...
According to the gold shops, on the day of the God of Wealth, plain round rings are the choice of most people because they are easy to trade and have low depreciation.
The State does not encourage the trading of gold bars, protect their prices, nor accept too large differences between domestic and global gold prices, and between SJC and other types of gold bars.
The combination of decreased interest rates and the perception of gold as a safe investment increased demand for gold jewellery, and overall market uncertainty further contributed to the rising domestic gold price.
A surge in global prices has driven gold to historic heights in the domestic market with SJC gold bars and 9999 gold rings reaching the highest price since the beginning of the year.
The latest WGC gold demand trend report showed that in Viet Nam, gold demand decreased by 12 per cent from 19.6 tonnes in the first quarter of 2022 to only 17.2 tonnes in the first quarter of 2023.
Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Hong said it is reasonable due to restricted supply according to the country’s policy to restrict gold supply sources with an aim to fight dollarisation and goldisation in the domestic economy