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.
Domestic gold bar prices were fairly stable on January 3, trading at a high level. Specifically, SJC gold bars were quoted at 150.8–152.8 million VND per tael, unchanged on both the buying and selling sides compared with the previous afternoon. Meanwhile, SJC gold rings were traded at 145.9–148.9 million VND per tael (buying–selling), down 2 million VND per tael on both sides from the previous afternoon.