Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index rose 1.01% to 1,765.12 points on October 13. The index closed 17.57 points higher after gaining 31.08 points in the previous session.
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.