Restrictions on bullion-related businesses As per a decree issued by the Prime Minister’s office on April 3, gold has been banned as a medium for exchange, along with seven bullion-related activities that will take effect from May 25. The decree prohibits use of gold as a medium of exchange; http://www.saigon-gpdaily.com.vn/Law/2012/4/100611/ Thread started at Forum 4 Politics on 04-08-2012 09:49 PM
I am POSITIVE the Vietnamese govt is just looking out for the best interest of their citizens!! Give me a break. The folks(banks, govt, etc) who benefit from devaluation of currency are afraid of gold...impossible to counterfeit.
i see india taxes gold more and this just might become a trend in al countrys soon http://www.forbes.com/sites/greatsp...ndian-gold-tax-impact-chilean-mine-judgement/