Track SJC gold bars, ring gold 9999, and world gold prices. Analysis of price movements, domestic vs. international premium, and trend predictions.
Reference prices — Source: VietnamNet, nongnghiepmoitruong.vn — Prices may have changed
SJC and ring gold 9999 prices from the latest trading session.
| Gold Type | Buy (M VND) | Sell (M VND) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SJC Gold Bars | 168.0 | 171.0 | |
| Ring Gold 9999 | 170.0 | 170.7 | |
| World Gold | — | $4,575/oz |
Source: VietnamNet, nongnghiepmoitruong.vn — Reference data
History of significant Vietnam gold price movements.
SJC gold bars shed 7.5M VND/tael (−4.1%), falling to 172.5–175.5M VND. Ring gold 9999 dropped equivalently to 170.0–172.5M VND (−4.2%). Causes: global margin calls, surprise US PPI at 0.7%, USD strength. ▸ If you held 5 taels of SJC, your portfolio lost ~37.5M VND in a single session.
According to DOJI, SJC hit 183M VND/tael — a new all-time high — before reversing sharply 2 days later. Ring 9999 also reached ~180M VND. ▸ Anyone who bought at the 183M peak lost 7.5M/tael within 2 days — a costly FOMO lesson.
According to Reuters, world gold hit $5,020/oz on Middle East tensions and Fed rate cut expectations. Domestic SJC rose to 180M VND/tael, with premium still at ~15–20%. ▸ This is when many rushed to buy gold — setting the stage for the sharp correction that followed.
Macro factors directly impacting gold prices in the latest trading session.
Investors facing margin calls were forced to liquidate gold positions, creating intense selling pressure across multiple international exchanges simultaneously.
US PPI jumped 0.7% vs 0.3% forecast. Signals the Fed will delay rate cuts — stronger USD, weaker gold.
DXY climbed to new highs after surprise PPI. Gold and USD have inverse correlation — stronger dollar pushes gold down.
Vietnamese investors locked in profits as SJC had risen sharply before, amplifying selling pressure.
ZestLab analysis based on Reuters, VietnamNet data — March 19, 2026
Gold price volatility is directly linked to the USD/VND exchange rate and the VN-Index. See also the impact on fuel prices.
Quick conversion from grams to VND value at SJC or ring 9999 prices.
Reference prices — Source: VietnamNet — Prices may have changed
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