On November 13th, gold prices in both the domestic and international markets rose simultaneously.
Gold prices today, November 13th: Domestic gold prices increased by nearly 2 million VND, climbing above 154 million VND, following the upward trend of world gold prices which surpassed 4200 USD early this morning.
Prices of SJC and ACB gold bars.
As of 12:00 PM on November 13th, the price of SJC gold bars at Phu Nhuan SJC, DOJI Group, PNJ, and Ngoc Tham was listed at 152-154 million VND/ounce (buying price - selling price), an increase of 2.5 million VND/ounce in both directions.
The price of SJC gold bars at Bao Tin Minh Chau stores is listed at 152.5-154 million VND/ounce (buying price - selling price), an increase of 2.5 million VND/ounce in both directions.
Phu Quy Gold, Silver and Gemstone Group listed the price of SJC gold bars at 151-154 million VND/ounce (buying price - selling price), an increase of 2.5 million VND/ounce in both directions.
Prices of 9999 gold rings at various stores.
As of 12:00 PM on November 13th, DOJI Group listed the price of gold rings at 150.5-153.5 million VND/ounce (buying price - selling price), an increase of 2.5 million VND/ounce in both directions.
Bao Tin Minh Chau listed the price of gold rings at 151.3-154.3 million VND/ounce (buying price - selling price), an increase of 2.5 million VND/ounce in both directions.
Phu Quy Gold, Silver and Gemstone Group listed the price of gold rings at 150.7 - 153.7 million VND/ounce (buying price - selling price), an increase of 2.5 million VND/ounce in both directions.
World gold prices
Domestic gold prices rose sharply, following the upward trend of global gold prices. At 12:00 PM on November 13th, spot gold increased by $100.5 USD/ounce, equivalent to 2.45%, reaching $4207.74 USD/ounce.
Based on the current USD exchange rate at Vietcombank (excluding taxes and fees), the world gold price is equivalent to approximately 134 million VND per tael, which is 20 million VND per tael lower than SJC gold bars.
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) is scheduled to meet on December 9-10 to discuss whether to cut interest rates for the third time this year. According to the CME FedWatch tool, the market currently places a 63% probability on the scenario that the Fed will further reduce rates by 0.25 percentage points at this meeting.
US economic data will be released again in the coming days, starting with the October consumer price index (CPI) report – information seen as a key factor that could pave the way for the Federal Reserve (Fed) to cut rates by another 25 basis points at its December meeting.
The prospect of monetary policy easing has led investors to expect the US dollar to weaken in the near future. This is a favorable factor for the gold market, which typically rises when interest rates fall and the USD depreciates. This sentiment has fueled increased buying in recent sessions, contributing to a sharp rise in gold prices.
According to a report by the World Gold Council (WGC), global gold demand in the second quarter of 2025 reached a record high of 1,313 tonnes. The main drivers of this growth were strong capital inflows into investment funds and net purchases of approximately 220 tonnes by central banks. Persistent inflation and geopolitical instability have made gold a leading safe haven for many financial institutions.
