Gold held losses near the lowest level in more than three weeks before the U.S. Federal Reserve concludes a policy meeting that may indicate when the central bank will reduce asset purchases.
The ministries of industry-trade and finance are considering another increase in the price of coal sold to power plants to match the coal production cost in 2013, said Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang
Gold traders turned bearish for the first time in a month as investors reduced holdings in exchange-traded products for an unprecedented 17th consecutive week and India, the biggest buyer, announced curbs on imports.
Vietnam’s five-year government bond yield dropped the most in two months on speculation falling borrowing costs and weak credit growth are buoying demand. The dong was little changed.