Infographic: Domestic and global gold prices surge to new record highs on January 19
Global gold prices rose sharply on January 19, reaching a new record high of 4,661.6 USD per ounce. Domestically, SJC gold bars climbed to a new peak of 165 million VND per tael, while gold rings rose to 162.2 million VND per tael.
Nine Vietnamese companies have been included in TIME magazine’s list of the 500 Best Companies in Asia–Pacific for 2026, highlighting the country’s growing corporate presence across multiple industries.