Global gold prices on December 22 climbed to 4,408.7 USD per ounce, the highest level ever recorded. Domestically, SJC gold bullion was also traded around a historic peak at 157.5 million VND per tael, while gold rings rose to 154.1 million VND per tael.

World gold price on December 18 fell slightly. Domestically, SJC gold bar price increased by 200,000 VND/tael, reaching 156.4 million VND/ tael; SJC gold ring price decreased by 100,000 VND/ tael, listed at 153.3 million VND/ tael.