Saigon Jewelry Company gold price gained 0.46% to VND87 million (US$3,428.41) per tael on January 16, highest since December 12. Gold ring also went up 0.46% to VND86.5 million per tael.
World gold prices continued to rise sharply on August 21, surpassing 4,500 USD per ounce. In Viet Nam, SJC gold prices rose strongly compared with yesterday, with buying and selling prices at 144-147 million VND per tael.