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Party General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to Laos is one of Viet Nam’s most significant foreign affairs activities in 2025. The visit reaffirms the strong resolve of the two countries’ leaders to continue preserving, nurturing, and promoting the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Viet Nam and Laos.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index rose 0.63% to 1,701.67 points on December 1. 

Global gold prices on November 29 rose vigorously, surpassing 4,200 USD per ounce in the context of increasing safe-haven demand and expectations that the FED may soon cut interest rates. Domestically, gold bars prices climbed 700,000 VND per tael, reaching 154.9 million VND per tael, while SJC gold rings jumped 1.2 million VND per tael, listed at 153.1 million VND per tael.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index rose 0.24% to 1,684.32 points on November 27. The index closed 3.96 points higher after gaining 20 points in the previous session.

On the late afternoon of November 27, the domestic gold market remained subdued following two consecutive sessions of sharp gains. SJC gold bars continued to hold above the 153 million VND per tael peak, while plain gold rings and jewellery recorded a flat trend in trading.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 1.20% to 1,680.36 points on November 26.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index decreased by 0.46% to 1,660.36 points on November 25.

Global gold prices on November 25 reversed sharply upwards, trading at 4,144.4 USD per ounce. In the domestic market, SJC gold bars and rings both climbed by 2.5 million VND per tael, quoted at 152.9 million VND per tael and 151 million VND per tael, respectively.

Domestically, the prices of SJC-branded gold bars and rings remained unchanged from the end of last week, trading at 150.4 million VND per tael and 148.5 million VND per tael, respectively.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 0.79% to 1,667.98 points on November 24.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-level Vietnamese delegation attend the G20 Summit and conduct bilateral activities in South Africa from November 21 to 24 at the invitation of South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, Chair of the G20 in 2025. The Prime Minister’s visit marks a historic milestone, signaling a new and strong phase in the Comprehensive Partnership between Viet Nam and South Africa, established in 2004.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index fell by 0.06% to 1,654.93 points on November 21.

Global gold prices on November 21 continued to decline, slipping to 4,056.2 USD/ounce as investors awaited further information on US Federal Reserve (FED) interest rates expected in December. Domestically, SJC gold bars and SJC gold rings also extended their downward trend, trading at 149.8 million VND/tael and 147.9 million VND/tael respectively.

Global gold prices on November 20 fell significantly, trading at 4,063.5 USD per ounce. In the domestic market, SJC gold bars and SJC gold rings simultaneously reversed downward, each falling by nearly 1 million VND per tael, and were listed at 150.3 million VND per tael and 148.4 million VND per tael, respectively.

Global gold prices on November 19 recovered after three consecutive declining sessions, rising to 4,088.9 USD per ounce. SJC gold bars and SJC gold rings also simultaneously increased again after nearly a week of falling and moving sideways, trading at 151.0 million VND per tael and 149.0 million VND per tael respectively.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index fell by 0.66% to 1,649.00 points on November 19.

World gold prices on November 18 continued their downward trend due to the stronger USD and the market gradually reducing expectations that the FED will cut interest rates next month, trading at 4,040.6 USD/ounce. Domestically, SJC gold bars and gold rings reversed sharply, traded at 149.3 million VND/tael and 147.3 million VND/tael, respectively.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 0.33% to 1,659.92 points on November 18.

Global gold prices on November 17 edged down to 4,063.2 USD from their three-week peak. Domestic SJC gold bars and rings held steady at high levels, trading at 151 million VND per tael and 149 million VND per tael, respectively.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index rose 1.16% to 1,654.42 points on November 17. The index closed 18.96 points higher after gaining 4.02 points in the previous session.