Four passengers arriving from Taiwan, China, at Noi Bai Airport were found by customs officials to be concealing 12,3 kg of suspected gold bars in their underwear.
Global gold prices rose over 30 USD, and Asian stocks continued their downward trend as the conflict in the Middle East expanded and is likely to persist.
high gold prices prompted people to buy small quantities of 0,5-1 chi for good luck at the start of the year, with some brands offering unlimited plain gold rings for sale on the day.
Global gold prices experienced a significant drop, at one point losing 140 USD early this morning, as positive developments in nuclear negotiations between My and Iran diminished safe-haven demand.