World Gold Council

THINKING ALOUD

There may be a case for another gold rally

2026-08-04T23:00:00.000Z
Asia-listed gold-backed exchange-traded funds posted their strongest H1 inflows on record, despite 15 tonnes of outflows in Q2.

Asean gold demand in Q2 buoyed by Indonesia, Thailand, bucks broader global sell-off

2026-07-30T06:00:00.000Z
Despite its abundant gold reserves, Laos captures only a fraction of its value due to the absence of a domestic bullion ecosystem.
BRUNCH

Laos wants more control of its gold – by building the bullion market it never had

2026-07-17T06:00:00.000Z
The yellow metal peaked near US$5,500 per ounce in January before retreating in March amid a broader risk-off sentiment.

Singapore’s gold demand jumps record 42% in Q1 amid geopolitical risks, volatile prices

2026-04-29T06:00:00.000Z
Total gold demand, including over-the-counter trades, grew 3 per cent year on year to 1,313 tonnes, the highest quarterly total in the WGC data series.

Singapore’s gold buying spree fuels 47% sales jump in gold bars, coins as global demand hits record

2025-10-30T11:08:51.000Z
Asean investors’ enthusiasm for gold bars and coins was, nonetheless, an Asian story.

Singapore investors lead Asean peers with 22% surge in purchase of gold bars, coins in 2024

2025-02-05T06:00:00.000Z
One of the most cited barriers that hinder gold investment is a lack of an established model to measure gold’s intrinsic value.

Asian investors expected to grow gold investments: survey

2024-06-25T16:01:00.000Z
Analysts remain confident that central banks’ gold purchases will continue.

Central banks could increase gold reserves further as shine of US dollar dims: analysts

2024-06-23T21:00:00.000Z