Infographic: Gold price climbs to 4-week peak on January 9
Domestic gold bar price rose 0.58% to 86 million VND per tael on January 9, highest since December 13. Gold ring price added 0.59% to 85.8 million VND per tael.
Global gold prices on January 31 continued to plunge, trading at 4,882.5 USD per ounce, as investors rushed to sell and lock in profits after a sharp rally. In Viet Nam, prices of SJC gold bar and rings also dropped by around 9 million VND per tael, quoted at 172 million VND per tael and 171 million VND per tael, respectively.