Market update and prices this afternoon, September 22, 2025.

World gold prices continued to rise today.

As of 5:00 PM Vietnam time today, the world gold price has reached $3717.06 per ounce, an increase of 0.88%, equivalent to an increase of $32.47 per ounce compared to yesterday.

Based on today's USD/VND exchange rate at Vietcombank (26,448 VND/USD), the world gold price today is equivalent to 118.4 million VND/ounce.

Gold priceDomestic news this afternoon, September 22, 2025

As of 5:00 PM today, September 22, 2025, the price of domestic gold bars has slightly increased by 600,000 VND/ounce in both buying and selling prices compared to yesterday. Specifically:

The price of SJC gold bars, as listed by DOJI Group, is 131.3 - 133.3 million VND/ounce (buying price - selling price). At the same time, the price of gold bars listed by Saigon Jewelry Company Limited (SJC) and PNJ is 131.6 - 133.6 million VND/ounce (buying price - selling price).

Meanwhile, at Mi Hong Gold and Gemstone Company, the price of SJC gold at the time of the survey was listed at 132.6 - 133.6 million VND/ounce for buying and selling. At Bao Tin Minh Chau Company Limited, the price of gold bars was traded at 132.6 - 133.6 million VND/ounce (buying - selling).

At Phu Quy, the price of SJC gold bars is being traded by businesses at 131 - 133.6 million VND/ounce (buy - sell).

As of 5:00 PM on September 22, 2025, the price of 9999 Hung Thinh Vuong round gold rings at DOJI increased by 500,000 VND/ounce compared to yesterday in both buying and selling directions, reaching 127.3-130.3 million VND/ounce (buying price - selling price).

Bao Tin Minh Chau listed the price of gold rings at 127.8 - 130.8 million VND/ounce (buying price - selling price), an increase of 600,000 VND/ounce compared to yesterday.

The latest gold price list for this afternoon, September 22, 2025, is as follows:

Silver prices this afternoon, September 22nd: Rising sharply, maintaining an upward trend.

As of 5:00 PM on September 22nd, the price of silver at Phu Quy Gold, Silver and Gemstone Group was adjusted slightly upwards compared to the previous trading session.

Specifically, the price of 999 silver bars and ingots (1 tael) is currently listed at 1.656 million VND (buying price) to 1.707 million VND (selling price), an increase of 3,000 VND/tael in both directions.

For 999 sterling silver bars (1kg), the current price is 44.159 million VND (buying price) and 45.519 million VND (selling price), an increase of 80,000 VND/kg.

On the international market, silver prices also recorded an upward trend. At the same time, the world silver price reached $43.21 per ounce, an increase of $0.38 compared to yesterday morning.

According to expert James Hyerczyk, the main drivers behind the rise in silver prices are the Fed's 0.25% interest rate cut and expectations of future monetary easing policies. The inflow of money into precious metals remains stable thanks to interest rate revaluation, robust industrial demand, and sustained physical demand.

Silver prices are currently approaching a key resistance level at $44.22 per ounce. The market is awaiting upcoming key macroeconomic data, particularly the final consumer sentiment report from the University of Michigan. Preliminary results show consumer confidence falling 4.8%, while long-term inflation expectations rose to 3.9%.

USD exchange rate on the afternoon of September 22nd: Continuing its upward trend.

The USD exchange rate on the afternoon of September 22nd showed inconsistent movements. While the free market rate decreased slightly, the central rate and rates at commercial banks simultaneously increased.

The State Bank of Vietnam announced that the central exchange rate increased by 3 dong compared to the previous session, reaching 25,189 VND/USD. With a fluctuation margin of 5%, the floor and ceiling exchange rates are 23,930 and 26,448 VND/USD respectively.

At the State Bank of Vietnam's Exchange Transaction Department, the reference exchange rate is listed at 23,980 VND/USD (buying) and 26,398 VND/USD (selling).

In the free market in Hanoi, the USD is trading around 26,440 - 26,540 VND/USD, down 25 dong compared to before. Conversely, most commercial banks have adjusted their USD buying and selling prices upwards.

Specifically, Vietcombank listed the exchange rate at 26,178 - 26,448 VND/USD, a slight increase in both directions.

VietinBank listed the buying and selling prices of USD at 26,207 - 26,448 VND/USD, an increase of 1 VND/USD for the buying rate and an increase of 3 VND/USD for the selling rate.

Techcombank listed the buying and selling prices of USD at 26,199 - 26,448 VND/USD, an increase of 7 VND/USD for the buying rate and 3 VND/USD for the selling rate.

BIDV listed the buying and selling prices of USD at 26,200 - 26,448 VND/USD, a decrease of 5 VND/USD in the buying price and an increase of 3 VND/USD in the selling price.

Eximbank listed the buying and selling prices of USD at 26,180 - 26,448 VND/USD, an increase of 10 VND/USD for the buying rate and 3 VND/USD for the selling rate.

Sacombank listed the buying and selling prices of USD at 26,190 - 26,448 VND/USD, stable on the buying side and increased by 3 VND/USD on the selling side.

Internationally, the US dollar continued its four-session winning streak. The Dollar Index, which measures the strength of the USD against a basket of six major currencies, rose 0.15% to 97.79 points.

Pepper prices today, September 22, 2025: Remaining stable.

Today's pepper prices in key growing regions remain unchanged compared to yesterday. Therefore, the average domestic pepper price is between 147,000 VND/kg and 150,000 VND/kg.

In the Central Highlands region, today's pepper price in Dak Lak remains unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 150,000 VND/kg.

Today's pepper price in Gia Lai remains unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 147,000 VND/kg.

Today's pepper price in Lam Dong (formerly Dak Nong) remains unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 150,000 VND/kg.

In the Southeast region, today's pepper price in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Ba Ria - Vung Tau) is 149,000 VND/kg, unchanged from yesterday. Dong Nai also remains unchanged from yesterday at 149,000 VND/kg.

Additionally, today's pepper price in Dong Nai (formerly Binh Phuoc) remains unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 147,000 VND/kg.

On the world market, based on quotations from exporting companies and export prices in various countries, the International Pepper Association (IPC) has updated the prices of various types of pepper traded on the international market on September 22nd (local time) as follows:

Indonesian Lampung black pepper prices remained unchanged from yesterday at US$7,027/ton. Additionally, Muntok white pepper prices also remained unchanged from yesterday at US$9,957/ton.

Brazilian ASTA black pepper prices remained unchanged from yesterday at $6,600 per ton.

Malaysian ASTA black pepper prices remained unchanged from yesterday at US$9,700/tonne. Similarly, ASTA white pepper prices also remained unchanged from yesterday at US$12,900/tonne.

Prices for all types of Vietnamese pepper remain unchanged compared to yesterday. Specifically, the price of Vietnamese black pepper (500 gr/l) is 6,600 USD/ton; and the price of 550 gr/l is 6,800 USD/ton.

In addition, the price of Vietnamese white pepper remained unchanged from yesterday at $9,250 per ton.

Coffee prices today, September 22, 2025: Slightly increasing again.

Domestic coffee prices in the Central Highlands region today, September 22, 2025, have slightly increased again compared to yesterday, fluctuating between 111,500 and 112,200 VND/kg.

Accordingly, traders in the former Dak Nong region are buying coffee at the highest price of 112,200 VND/kg, a slight increase of 700 VND/kg compared to yesterday.

Similarly, the price of coffee in Dak Lak province is 112,000 VND/kg, an increase of 500 VND/kg compared to yesterday.

Coffee prices in Gia Lai province increased by 600 VND/kg compared to yesterday and are trading at 111,800 VND/kg.

In Lam Dong province, the price of coffee increased by 700 VND/kg compared to yesterday, reaching 111,500 VND/kg.

On the London exchange, the online price of robusta coffee futures for November 2025 delivery reached $4364 per ton, up 3.12% ($129 per ton) from yesterday. The January 2026 futures contract increased 2.93% ($120 per ton), reaching $4209 per ton.

On the New York Stock Exchange, the price of Arabica coffee for December 2025 delivery rose 0.22% (0.8 US cents/pound) compared to yesterday, reaching 367.3 US cents/pound. The March 2026 contract increased 0.33% (1.15 US cents/pound), reaching 347.4 US cents/pound.

On the Brazilian exchange, the price of Arabica coffee for December 2025 delivery fell 1.1% (4.85 US cents/pound) compared to yesterday, to 432.95 US cents/pound. The March 2026 contract fell 0.98% (4.3 US cents/pound), reaching 429 US cents/pound.

Oil prices today, September 22, 2025: Rising as international tensions escalate.

Oil prices rebounded amid tensions in Europe and the Middle East, but pressure from ample supply and concerns about weakening demand continue to overshadow the market.

Brent crude rose 0.67% to $67.13 a barrel, while WTI futures for October edged up 0.75% to $63.15 a barrel. The more active November WTI contract also gained 0.69% to $62.83 a barrel.

The immediate cause stems from border tensions with Poland, as Russia has repeatedly engaged in military actions near NATO airspace, forcing Warsaw and its allies to deploy fighter jets. Simultaneously, the United Nations has scheduled an emergency meeting regarding allegations of Russian violations of Estonian airspace. These events have added significant risk to European energy markets.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced new retail fuel prices effective from 3 PM on September 18th. Specifically, they are as follows:

- The price of E5 RON92 gasoline increased by 230 VND, reaching a maximum of 19,986 VND/liter.

- The price of RON95 gasoline increased by 208 dong, reaching 20,608 dong/liter.

- The price of E10 RON 95-III gasoline increased sharply by 560 VND, reaching 20,600 VND/liter.

- Diesel fuel prices increased by 62 dong to 18,705 dong/liter.

- The price of kerosene increased by 176 dong to 18,544 dong/liter.

- The price of fuel oil increased by 40 dong, to 15,130 dong/kg.

During this period, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance did not allocate or utilize funds from the Price Stabilization Fund.

Quoc Duan