Infographic: Gold bar and ring prices hit record on January 29
Vietnam gold prices surged on January 29 as global rates skyrocketed to a new peak amid economic uncertainties. SJC gold bar jumped 3.3% to 190.3 million VND per tael, a new record. Gold ring increased by 3.32% to 189.8 million VND.
After several months of trade deficits, Viet Nam's trade balance returned to surplus in September. But will stronger export growth be enough to establish a new trend, or is this merely a temporary respite before a larger wave of trade deficits?