Viet Nam gold price tumbled on December 16 amid a global decline. Saigon Jewelry Company gold bar were quoted at 156.2 million VND per tael, while SJC gold rings fell to 153.4 million VND per tael.
The Vietnamese stock market saw a choppy trading session. Strong late-session buying, particularly in banking, securities, and oil and gas stocks, helped the VN-Index stage a sharp reversal from intraday lows. The benchmark index closed up 5.13 points at 1,818.27, ending the day in positive territory.