Viet Nam attracted a total of 28.54 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) between January and September, 2025, marking a 15.2% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Office of Viet Nam.
World gold prices on March 13 fell sharply to trade at 5,113 USD per ounce amidst a strengthening US dollar, putting short-term pressure on the precious metal's price after repeatedly reaching recent highs. Domestically, gold bar and gold ring prices decreased in line with world prices, selling at 184.8 million VND per tael.