Photo: Phuc TaiIn Vietnamese custom, God of Wealth Day, observed on the 10th day of the first lunar month, is believed to bring luck and prosperity to those who buy gold. Vuong Thi Hanh, a resident of Hai Ba Trung Ward, said she had arrived at 4:00 am after failing to buy gold the previous day. "Every year close to God of Wealth Day, prices edge up," she said. In the days leading up to Thursday's God of Wealth Day, domestic gold prices rose sharply and remained at high levels. Compared with converted global gold prices, SJC gold bars were trading at a premium of about VND20.48 million ($785) per tael.

Source: Tuoitre News February 26, 2026 14:41 UTC