Gold price hits two-year high
The domestic gold price skyrocketed to over VND36 million per tael (1 tael = 12 ounces) on July 4, the highest level in the last two years.
SJC gold was listed by the Saigon Jewellery Company at VND36.16 – VND36.72 million per tael (buying – selling) at 13:45 on July 4, a record high since the end of July 2014, soaring VND560,000 and VND720,000, respectively, against the early session the same day.
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The Bao Tin Minh Chau Jewellery Company at 13:40 also extended the buying/selling prices by VND330,000 and VND380,000, posting at VND36.33 – VND36.58 million, respectively.
Gold price in the Asian market soared by 0.2% to US$1,344.09/ounce at the first session of the week on July 4.
At 14:00 (Vietnamese time), the price of gold in the world market set at US$1,350.6/ounce.