In the domestic market, SJC gold bar and ring prices reversed downward on October 2, trading at 138 million VND per tael and 134.2 million VND per tael, respectively.
World gold prices on December 13 surged to 4,298.7 USD/ounce thanks to strong buying from investors. Domestically, SJC gold bars and rings traded at record highs. SJC gold bars increased by 700,000 VND/tael, reaching 156.3 million VND/tael; SJC gold rings increased by 600,000 VND/tael, listed at 153.6 million VND/teal.