Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index rose 0.34% to 1,292.98 points on February 20, highest since July last year. The index closed 4.4 points higher after gaining 10.4 points in the previous session.
Global gold prices plunged on August 11 after reversing course, trading at 4,347.8 USD per ounce. Domestically, SJC gold bars and gold rings fell by a total of 2 million VND per tael, with buying and selling prices standing at 140.5-143.5 million VND per tael.