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Global gold prices on April 9 edged down slightly, trading at 4,717.7 USD per ounce. In the domestic market, SJC gold bar and gold ring prices dropped by 3.5 million VND per tael, listed at 171.5 million VND per tael and 171 million VND per tael, respectively.

The Index Governance Board of FTSE Russell has confirmed the roadmap to upgrade Viet Nam’s stock market from Frontier Market to Secondary Emerging Market status. The inclusion of Vietnamese equities into FTSE index baskets will officially commence from Monday, September 21, 2026.

Global gold prices on April 8 rose strongly, surpassing the resistance level of 4,796.1 USD/ounce. Domestically, gold prices also increased significantly in line with global trends; SJC gold bars were sold at 175 million VND per tael, up by 3 million VND compared to the close of the previous weekend.

Interest rates are currently at a relatively high level in the short term, but this is a cyclical development in the economy. As macroeconomic conditions gradually stabilise, the property market will continue to play its role as a sustainable store of wealth for the public.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 4.71% to 1,756.55 points on April 8.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 0.15% to 1,677.54 points on April 7.

Global gold prices cooled down on April 7 amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which led to a sharp rise in oil prices, trading at 4,651 USD per ounce. Domestically, SJC gold bar and ring prices both declined by more than 500,000 VND per tael, listed at 172.5 million VND per tael and 172 million VND per tael, respectively.

Viet Nam’s total social investment rose strongly in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting improving investor confidence and a sustained recovery in the business climate, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued Directive No. 11/CT-TTg dated April 3 on enhancing the mobilisation of overseas Vietnamese (OVs) in promoting and distributing Vietnamese products, and developing distribution channels abroad during 2026–2030.

The Mekong Delta provinces are entering the peak harvest period for the winter-spring rice crop. Amid rising domestic and global supply, declining export rice prices have continued to push down paddy prices.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index fell by 0.54% to 1,674.99 points on April 6.

Global gold prices on the afternoon of April 6 edged down to 4,699 USD per ounce, but still posted a second consecutive week of recovery. Meanwhile, domestic gold prices also fell sharply across the board. SJC gold bars were sold at 173.1 million VND per tael, down 1.4 million VND compared with the close of the previous weekend’s final session.

Rising fuel prices are emerging as a key test of the resilience and durability of Viet Nam’s agricultural sector, as well as the organisational capacity of its production system.

Viet Nam’s total import-export turnover reached 249.5 billion USD in the first quarter of 2026, with exports rising 19.1% and imports up 27%, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance. As imports grew faster than exports, the goods trade balance recorded a deficit of around 3.6 billion USD, contrasting with the surplus of 3.57 billion USD in the same period last year.

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.

Domestic gold prices moved within a narrow range, with SJC gold bars listed at 171.5–174.5 million VND per tael and gold rings at 171.3–174.3 million VND per tael (buying – selling), both up 500,000 VND on the buying side and unchanged on the selling side compared to the previous session. Meanwhile, global gold prices stood at around 4,676.1 USD per ounce.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index fell 0.64% to 1,684.04 points on April 3.

Global gold prices on April 3 fell to USD 4,676.1 per ounce but continued their weekly upward trend, recording a 3% increase and remaining above the USD 4,600 per ounce mark. Meanwhile, domestic gold prices rose across the board, with the selling price reaching VND 174.5 million per tael.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index fell 0.48% to 1,694.82 points on April 2.

World gold prices on April 2 fell sharply to 4,601.4 USD per ounce after US President Donald Trump sent negative signals about the conflict in the Middle East. Domestically, the prices of SJC gold bars and rings simultaneously decreased, listed at 173.5 million VND/tael and 173.3 million VND/tael, respectively.