Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index on Friday rose 0.59% to 1,326.05 points, its highest since May 2022. The index closed 7.83 points higher after gaining 13.51 points in the previous session.
Domestic SJC gold prices fell by more than 3 million VND per tael on the afternoon of April 16, and were quoted at 167.7-171.2 million VND per tael (buying-selling), while SJC listed gold ring prices at 167.2-170.7 million VND per tael.