Vietnam Gold

The gold price in Vietnam increases from earlier this year. And, there is a new more internationally accepted weight of gold bar being sold in Vietnam now.

"Vietnam’s 1 kg gold bars sell like hotcakes

One-hundred of the first-ever 1 kg gold bars have sold out in six days after a Ho Chi Minh City-based jewelry company debuted them as a unit of measure more common to global bullion trade."



" ... with the remainder bought by individuals to use in payments, ... "
Vietnamese use gold as basic 'ol money! Really! Smart!

More, and pictures at:

http://www.thanhniennews.com/business/?catid=2&newsid=13043