Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index rose 0.71% to 1,608.22 points on August 12. The index closed 11.36 points higher after gaining 3.14 points in the previous session.
World gold prices on December 13 surged to 4,298.7 USD/ounce thanks to strong buying from investors. Domestically, SJC gold bars and rings traded at record highs. SJC gold bars increased by 700,000 VND/tael, reaching 156.3 million VND/tael; SJC gold rings increased by 600,000 VND/tael, listed at 153.6 million VND/teal.