Since Viet Nam and France officially established diplomatic relations in 1973, Viet Nam-France relations have been marked by many positive milestones along their journey of partnership.
Global gold prices rose to 4,182 USD per ounce on October 16 as US Treasury yields declined and the US dollar weakened. In the domestic market, SJC gold bar prices were quoted at 140.9–143.9 million VND per tael on the afternoon of the same day, up 600,000 VND per tael for both buying and selling prices.