Vietnam will import 6 tonnes of gold this month, state broadcaster VTV said on Thursday, after the central bank last week lifted a ban on imports to stabilise an overheating market.

So far, 1.5 tonnes had been imported, 500 kg each by Sacombank STB.HM, ACB ACB.NM and Eximbank EIB.HM.

Saigon Jewellery Corp (SJC) will import 1 tonne, and 500 kg being imported by Agribank Jewellery Company will arrive in a few days, the VTV 1 Financial bulletin said.