The Việt Nam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) and the US-based Xcoal Group said the prospects for importing US coal were positive, the Đầu Tư (Investment) newspaper has reported. SEE MORE China's yuan jumped against the greenback on Wednesday to the highest level in a week, as Washington's decision to delay tariffs on Chinese exports eased worries over the trade war and pressure on the currency. SEE MORE China has severely restricted imports of gold since May, bullion industry sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters, in a move that could be aimed at curbing outflows of dollars and bolstering its yuan currency as economic growth slows. SEE MORE Oil prices steadied on Thursday, following sharp overnight losses as U.S. crude inventories unexpectedly rose, fears of recession mounted and economic data out of China and Europe disappointed. SEE MORE The price of gold in Vietnam plummeted by nearly VND1 million per tael (1.2 ounces) over the previous day on August 14 as global gold price fell off US$1,500 an ounce. SEE MORE