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 - Local consumption demand for gold during the second quarter of the year reached 12.7 tonnes, marking a decrease of 9% compared to the same period from last year, according to the latest report released by the World Gold Council (WGC).