Domestic gold prices today, September 13, 2025 – SJC gold bars and rings drop sharply.
Domestic gold price update, morning of September 13, 2025: SJC gold bars and other brands like DOJI and PNJ all decreased by 1.9-2.5 million VND/ounce. Gold market developments and forecast.
🔹 Domestic prices of gold bars and gold rings
| Brand / Type of gold | Buy | Sell | The decrease compared to the previous day* |
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| SJC / DOJI / PNJ gold bars | Approximately 128.4 million VND/ounce | ~131.4 million VND/ounce | A decrease of approximately 1.9 million VND/ounce in both directions. |
| Phu Quy SJC (gold bars) | Buying price: approximately 127.5 million VND/ounce | Approximately 131.4 million VND/ounce for selling price. | The price decreased by approximately 2.5 million VND/ounce compared to the previous session. |
| SJC 9999 gold ring | ~ 125.0-128.0 million VND/ounce | — | A decrease of approximately 1.6 million VND/ounce. |
| DOJI / PNJ gold rings | Buying price: approximately 126.2 million VND/ounce | Approximately 129.2 million VND/ounce for sale. | A decrease of approximately 1.1 million VND per tael (unit of weight). |
| Bao Tin Minh Chau gold rings | Buying price: approximately 127 million VND/ounce | Approximately 130 million VND per tael (unit of weight for gold) | The price decreased by approximately 0.7-1.6 million VND/ounce depending on the buying/selling price. |
🌍 Comparison with world gold prices & the main reasons
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The international spot gold price is at ~3,640-3,650 USD/ounce, still maintaining the highlands.
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The reasons for the sharp drop in domestic gold prices include:
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Profit-taking effectAfter a period of rising domestic prices, many investors chose to sell to protect their profits.
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High domestic costs and brand premiums.Taxes, brokerage fees, transportation costs, etc., push domestic prices up compared to international prices. When international prices don't increase sharply, the pressure to lower them will be greater.
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Market sentimentFluctuations in international interest rates, the USD, and inflation concerns cause slight volatility in international gold prices, but domestic prices usually react more strongly.
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🧐 Short-term forecasts & investor advice
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Gold bars and rings may continue to fall if international prices do not rebound strongly, or if domestic selling pressure continues to increase.
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It is advisable to closely monitor information regarding: the USD/VND exchange rate, interest rate policies, and major domestic economic fluctuations (e.g., inflation, central bank decisions), as these factors immediately impact costs and sentiment.
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If you bought gold for the long term, the current price level could be an opportunity to buy if you believe international prices will continue to stabilize or rise. If you are holding gold bought at a high price, you should consider taking profits or at least reducing your risk.
