Gold prices surged, reaching a new peak of 173.3 million VND.

Thanks to the upward trend in global gold prices, which are approaching the $5,000/ounce mark, domestic gold prices continue to rise sharply, officially setting a new historical peak of 173.3 million VND/ounce.

Domestic gold prices have risen sharply again.

On the morning of January 23rd, domestic gold prices surged, with both SJC gold bars and gold rings jumping by 4-4.1 million VND per ounce, pushing the price level above 173 million VND/ounce.

Specifically, at around 9:10 AM, the price of SJC gold bars at Saigon Jewelry Company (SJC), Doji , and Phu Quy was commonly listed at 171.3 - 173.3 million VND/ounce (buying price - selling price), an increase of about 4 million VND/ounce compared to the closing price on January 22nd. Phu Quy, however, listed a lower buying price at 170.3 million VND/ounce.

Following the trend of gold bars, the market for gold rings also recorded a record increase. At Bao Tin Minh Chau, the price of gold rings traded at 170.3 - 173.3 million VND/ounce, an increase of 4 million VND/ounce compared to the previous session. Meanwhile, Phu Quy listed gold rings at 169.3 - 172.3 million VND/ounce, an increase of up to 4.1 million VND/ounce.

On the world market, gold prices continued to rise, trading around $4,960 per ounce, approaching the $5,000 per ounce mark. Converted using the USD exchange rate at Vietcombank , this price is equivalent to approximately VND 157.6 million per tael, which is about VND 15.7 million lower than the domestic SJC gold price.

At the same time, the State Bank of Vietnam announced the central exchange rate at 25,125 VND/USD, unchanged from January 22nd. The USD exchange rate at commercial banks remained generally stable.

With a margin of ±5%, Vietcombank listed the USD exchange rate at 26,051 - 26,381 VND/USD (buy - sell). VietinBank traded at 26,070 - 26,381 VND/USD, while BIDV and Eximbank listed 26,081 - 26,381 VND/USD and 26,060 - 26,381 VND/USD respectively.

TT (compiled)

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