Selling prices for SJC-branded gold bars in Vietnam hit a historic high of VND170 million ($6,463) per tael on January 20.
One tael equals 37.5 grams, or 1.2 ounces.
The price rose by VND3.9 million ($148) per tale compared to the previous session, marking the highest increase since the early year.
Buying prices also climbed to a record high of VND168 million per tael.
Gold ring prices followed the upward trend, jumping VND4.1 million ($155.8) per tael to hit VND165.1 million per tael for buying and VND167.6 million per tael for selling.
On the global market, gold prices continued to edge up, rising 2% to $4,860 per ounce. At this rate, domestic prices remain approximately VND13.85million ($526) per tael higher than international levels.
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