Passengers held at Hanoi airport with 12.3kg of suspected gold hidden in underwear
Vietnam News 14:40 05/03/2026Customs officers at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi have seized more than 12.3 kilograms of yellow metal, suspected to be gold bars, hidden in the underwear and clothing of four passengers arriving from Taiwan, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.
In Vietnam, unlicensed gold bar trading may draw fines of over $760
Economy 15:05 30/12/2025The Vietnamese government has issued new regulations under which individuals who trade gold bullion with unlicensed organizations could face fines of up to VND20 million (US$761.4) as part of a new decree taking effect in early 2026.
In Vietnam, SJC gold bar price hits record high of $4,440 per tael
Economy 16:39 16/04/2025SJC-branded gold bars prices skyrocketed to a new all-time high of VND114.5 million (US$4,440) per tael on Wednesday afternoon, following a VND3.5-million ($135) increase within just a few hours.