Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose 0.60% to 1,323.05 points on May 21, highest since March 21. The index closed 7.9 points higher after Monday’s gain of 18.9 points.
Global gold prices posted a second straight week of gains following a sharp decline, closing the week at 4,676 USD per ounce. Most analysts expect prices to move sideways, while retail investors remain optimistic about the precious metal’s short-term outlook. Meanwhile, SJC gold bars ended the week at 174.5 million VND per tael.