Gold & Silver Price Today in Vietnam
Live prices per lượng in VND
Live gold and silver prices in Vietnam in VND. Gold karats 24/22/21/18/14K and silver purities 999/925/900 — updated daily.
🥇 Gold Price — Vietnam
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Silver Price Today in Vietnam
Fine 999, Sterling 925 and Coin 900 silver prices in VND per lượng, ounce and kilo. Updated daily from live XAG/USD rates.
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Fine 999 Silver — 7-Day Chart (VND/lượng)
Gold in Vietnam
Vietnam has one of Southeast Asia's most distinctive gold markets, shaped by a unique measurement unit — the lượng (37.5 grams) — and a highly regulated, State Bank-controlled supply system. Gold plays a critical role in Vietnamese culture as a wedding gift, savings vehicle, and inflation hedge. Prices are quoted in Vietnamese Dong (VND) per lượng, and Vietnam's gold market is closely watched for its unusual structure.
Local Market Context
Ho Chi Minh City's Binh Tay market and Hanoi's Hàng Bạc Street are the traditional gold trading centers. SJC (Saigon Jewelry Company) is the State-designated national gold standard brand whose bars trade at a significant premium to international spot — a result of government import restrictions. Vietnam's State Bank tightly controls gold bar imports, creating periodic supply shortages and inflated SJC premiums.
Taxes & Duties on Gold in Vietnam
Vietnam applies a 10% import duty and 10% VAT on gold, creating a combined tax load of approximately 20% above international spot. The SJC premium — sometimes an additional 20–30% above international prices — is a structural market feature caused by import restrictions rather than formal taxation. Freshgoldprice.com's prices reflect the duty and VAT but not the full SJC bar premium, which varies and is separately tracked.
Buying Tips for Vietnam
For investment, SJC bars are the most liquid format in Vietnam, accepted universally by licensed dealers. Be aware that SJC bars trade at a premium to international spot that can be substantial — compare to jewelry gold (non-SJC) for a closer-to-spot alternative. For jewelry, ask for the purity certificate (phiếu bảo hành). Buy from licensed 'tiệm vàng' (gold shops) registered with the State Bank.
Gold as an Investment in Vietnam
Vietnam's gold market is unique globally: SJC bars command premiums that are government-created by import restrictions, functioning as a dual market where SJC and non-SJC (jewelry) gold trade at different prices. For investors, SJC bars offer domestic liquidity but sometimes at very high premiums to international spot. The State Bank periodically auctions SJC bars to control premiums.
Gold & Silver Price FAQ — Vietnam
- What is the gold price per gram in Vietnam today?
- The current gold price per gram in Vietnam is shown in the gold table above in VND, sourced from international XAU/USD spot rates converted to local currency.
- Which gold karat is most popular in Vietnam?
- 24K gold (SJC brand) dominates in Vietnam, traded in lượng (Vietnamese tael = 37.5 g). The SJC monopoly often carries a 5–25% premium over international spot. The price is shown in the table above in VND per lượng.
- How are gold karats calculated?
- Pure gold is 24K. Price per lượng of each karat = 24K price × (karat ÷ 24). So 24K gold = 100% pure gold.
- What is the silver price per gram in Vietnam today?
- The current silver Fine 999 price per gram in Vietnam is shown in the silver section above in VND, updated daily from live XAG/USD spot rates.
- What is the difference between Fine 999 and Sterling 925 silver?
- Fine 999 silver is 99.9% pure and is the standard for investment bars and bullion. Sterling 925 is 92.5% silver alloyed with copper, widely used for jewelry and silverware.
- What is a lượng of gold in Vietnam?
- A lượng (Vietnamese tael) equals 37.5 grams. Gold in Vietnam is traded mainly in lượng. The state-backed SJC brand often commands a 5–25% premium over international spot.
- Does the gold price in Vietnam include taxes?
- Yes — the displayed price includes 10% import duty and 10% VAT, compounded into the final figure shown above.
- What is the lượng unit for gold in Vietnam?
- A lượng is a traditional Vietnamese gold unit equal to 37.5 grams (approximately 1.206 troy ounces). It remains the standard wholesale and investment pricing unit in Vietnam, though retail shops also display per-gram prices for convenience.
- Why do SJC gold bars trade at a premium in Vietnam?
- The State Bank of Vietnam tightly restricts gold bar imports, creating chronic supply shortages of the nationally designated SJC brand. This artificial scarcity drives SJC bar premiums well above international spot prices — sometimes by 20–30% — making Vietnamese investment gold among the world's most expensive in relative terms.
- Is there a VAT on gold in Vietnam?
- Yes. Vietnam charges both a 10% import duty and a 10% VAT on gold, for a combined tax load of approximately 20%. The SJC bar premium adds further cost above this base tax burden.