VOV.VN - The government has ordered the expedited launch of trading platforms for digital assets, gold and real estate by February 28, 2026, in an attempt to enhance transparency and ensure the safe and orderly operation of these markets.

VOV.VN - Vietnam plans to put a gold trading platform into operation before February 10 as part of broader efforts to stabilise the gold market and maintain macroeconomic stability, a government official said on February 4.

Vietnam’s newly issued Decree 340e/2025/NĐ-CP on gold trading management is being hailed by experts as a necessary step to restore order in the precious metals market, even as misinformation about the law has triggered public unease and stirred an unexpected surge in silver demand.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s gold market has come under pressure due to supply constraints, with shortages of SJC gold bars widening the gap between domestic and international prices, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).

VOV.VN - Gold prices in Vietnam surged on January 21,surpassing VND170 million (US$6,700) per tael mark, tracking a sharp rally in global markets driven by heightened geopolitical tensions and strong safe-haven demand.

Gold prices in Vietnam have surged 84% since the beginning of 2025, outpacing the 62% global rise and triggering a wave of panic buying across the country.

VOV.VN - Amid soaring domestic gold prices and strong fluctuations in the global market, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has introduced measures to control and stabilise the gold market, aiming to prevent instability that could negatively impact the economy.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc called for effective coordination between monetary and fiscal measures to ensure macro-economic stability for sustainable development while chairing a meeting on September 16 with the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to review monetary policy and gold market management.

VOV.VN - Authorities will set up an inspection team on September 9 to examine gold businesses and credit organisations’ compliance with policies and laws in gold trading in response to the recent sharp rise in domestic gold prices.

VOV.VN - Last week, Vietnam’s gold market witnessed unprecedented developments as SJC gold bars soared above VND135 million per tael, setting a new record and leaving far behind the converted price from the global market.