Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index fell 0.28% to 1,246.09 points on January 21 after four sessions in the green. The index closed 3.46 points lower after gaining 0.44 points on January 20.
World gold prices on 3 October 3 fell to USD 4,139.8 per ounce amid rising US Treasury yields and a strengthening US dollar. Domestically, SJC-branded gold bar and ring prices were traded at VND 143.5 million VND and 143 million VND per tael, respectively.