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After two consecutive sessions of sharp gains, the domestic gold market unexpectedly reversed course in the February 5 trading session. Prices of SJC gold bars and rings both moved away from record highs, retreating to 177.2 million VND per tael and 174.5 million VND per tael, respectively.

On March 15, 2026, voters across Viet Nam will go to the polls to elect deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index increased by 0.38% to 1,813.40 points on February 3.

Global gold prices rebounded on February 3, trading at 4,930.8 USD per ounce. In Viet Nam, SJC gold bars and rings both jumped 10.5 million VND per tael after a sharp decline in the previous session, reaching 176.5 million VND per tael and 174.5 million VND per tael, respectively.

Global gold prices on February 2 continued their steep downward trend, trading around 4,278.5 USD per ounce. Domestically, prices of SJC gold bars and SJC gold rings also continued to “plunge” in line with global developments, trading at 163 million VND per tael and 166 million VND per tael, respectively.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index fell by 1.23% to 1,806.50 points on February 2.

Global gold prices on January 31 continued to plunge, trading at 4,882.5 USD per ounce, as investors rushed to sell and lock in profits after a sharp rally. In Viet Nam, prices of SJC gold bar and rings also dropped by around 9 million VND per tael, quoted at 172 million VND per tael and 171 million VND per tael, respectively.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index increased by 0.77% to 1,829.04 points on January 30.

Global gold prices plunged on January 30, trading at around 5,268 USD per ounce. Domestically, SJC gold bar prices fell by 9.5 million VND to 180.1 million VND per tael.

Vietnam gold prices surged on January 29 as global rates skyrocketed to a new peak amid economic uncertainties. SJC gold bar jumped 3.3% to 190.3 million VND per tael, a new record. Gold ring increased by 3.32% to 189.8 million VND.

On 28 January, both domestic and global gold prices surged sharply, surpassing all previously recorded records. During the morning session, the price of SJC gold bars in Vietnam rose by 4.1 million VND per tael and continued to increase by a further 2.8 million VND in the afternoon, pushing prices up to 184.2 million VND per tael — the highest level ever recorded.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index dropped by 1.51% to 1,802.91 points on January 28.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index dropped by 0.72% to 1,830.50 points on January 27.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index delined 1.45% to 1,843.72 points on January 26. The index closed 27.07 points lower after losing 11.94 points in the previous session.

Global gold prices on January 26 continued to surge to new highs, crossing 5,000 USD per ounce for the first time. In Viet Nam, SJC gold bars and gold rings climbed to record levels, with selling prices at 177 million VND per tael and 176 million VND per tael, respectively.

General Secretary of the 13th Party Central Committee To Lam was re-elected as the Party chief for the 2026-2031 term at the first meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee on January 23 morning.

Global gold prices surged to a record high on January 24, trading at 4,983.1 USD per ounce amid a weakening US dollar and increased purchases by central banks to boost their reserves. Domestic gold prices also continued to scale new peaks. SJC gold bars were quoted at 174.3 million VND per tael while SJC gold rings rose to around 173 million VND per tael, marking their highest levels to date.

The 14th Party Central Committee has 200 members, including 180 official and 20 alternate members.

The first meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee elected the Politburo, the General Secretary and the Secretariat on the morning of January 23.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index dropped by 0.63% to 1,870.79 points on January 23.