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Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index rose by 2.49% to 1,861.58 points on January 7.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index rose by 1.56% to 1,816.27 points on January 6.

Gold prices on January 6 saw SJC gold bars continue to rise at the start of the trading session, pushing the buying–selling range to 156 million–158 million VND per tael, up 900,000 VND per tael on both the buying and selling sides compared with yesterday’s listed prices.

Exactly 80 years ago, on January 6, 1946, a landmark event in Viet Nam’s history took place as Vietnamese people, for the first time, exercised their right through the ballot to directly choose and elect capable and virtuous representatives to shoulder the affairs of the nation. The success of the General Election marked the birth of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam, today the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.

From January 1, 2026, Viet Nam’s regional minimum wage will rise by an average of 7.2%, with monthly wage increases of 250,000–350,000 VND (9.48–13.27 USD), under Government Decree No. 293/2025/ND-CP.

Following the “skyrocketing” trend of global gold prices, domestic gold also saw a broad increase this afternoon. As of the afternoon of January 5, SJC gold bars were trading at 157.1 million VND per tael, up 900,000 VND from this morning’s session and 4.3 million VND compared with yesterday’s closing price.

Domestic gold bar prices were fairly stable on January 3, trading at a high level. Specifically, SJC gold bars were quoted at 150.8–152.8 million VND per tael, unchanged on both the buying and selling sides compared with the previous afternoon. Meanwhile, SJC gold rings were traded at 145.9–148.9 million VND per tael (buying–selling), down 2 million VND per tael on both sides from the previous afternoon.

Global gold prices traded relatively quietly on December 31, holding above 4,300 USD per ounce. Domestically, bar gold prices fell by 300,000 VND to trade at VND 154.4 million VND per tael, while ring gold prices edged up slightly to 150.9 million VND per tael.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 1.00% to 1,784.49 points on December 31.

The global gold market recorded its sharpest price drop in many months, plunging to around 4,362 USD per ounce on the afternoon of December 30. Domestically, SJC gold bar prices suddenly fell sharply to 154.7 million VND per tael, while gold ring prices also fell to 150.8 million VND per tael.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index rose by 1.45% to 1,754.84 points on December 29.

SJC gold bar prices were listed at 156–158 million VND per tael (buying–selling), down 1.7 million VND per tael on both the buying and selling sides compared with yesterday. Meanwhile, gold rings were listed at 151.1–154.1 million VND per tael (buying–selling), with the spread at 2 million VND compared with yesterday.

In the first 11 months of 2025, Viet Nam’s total import–export turnover reached 839.75 billion USD, up 17.2% compared to the same period last year, with exports rising 16.1% and imports increasing 18.4%.

Global gold prices continued to set new records on December 27, trading at around 4,533 USD per ounce amid expectations that the US Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates. In the domestic market, prices of SJC gold bars and SJC gold rings extended their upward momentum, rising by 300,000 VND per tael. SJC gold bars were quoted at 159.7 million VND per tael, while SJC gold rings increased to 156.1 million VND per tael.

Global gold prices on December 26 remained stable at around 4,500 USD per ounce after consecutively reaching new record highs. Domestically, SJC gold bullion was trading at 159.2 million VND per tael, while gold ring prices rose to 156.1 million VND per tael.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index fell by 2.24% to 1,742.85 points on December 25.

Global gold prices on December 25 came under renewed downward pressure, trading at 4,478.6 USD per ounce. In the domestic market, prices of SJC gold bars and SJC gold rings cooled after reversing direction. Accordingly, SJC gold bars were listed at 158.8 million VND per tael, while SJC gold rings remained unchanged at 155.6 million VND per tael.

Global gold prices continued their upward trend on December 24, trading at 4,493.9 USD/ounce. In the domestic market, SJC gold bars rose further to a new record high of 159.2 million VND per tael, while gold rings were traded at 155.6 million VND per tael.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 0.06% to 1,782.82 points on December 24.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 1.21% to 1,772.15 points on December 23.