At a livestreamed seminar hosted by Vneconomy / Vietnam Economic Times on July 8, local analysts share their insights with about Vietnam’s gold market and fundamental and long-term solutions for its effective management.
The State Bank of Vietnam aims to quell dramatic price surges and narrow the gap between domestic and international gold prices, addressing concerns about market stability and potential manipulation.
Transactions for and the price of gold have virtually “frozen” in Vietnam since the beginning of July. The recent upturn in the USD exchange rate has put downward pressure on the precious metal, though it is still supported by accommodative monetary policy from the central bank and the need for hedging during the pandemic.