Gold price in Asia hits new high


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A customer is trying on a piece of gold in a shop of Jakarta, capital of Indonesia. As global gold prices keep soaring this year, the price in Asian markets hit a new record of 500 US dollars per ounce on November 29, the highest in 18 years.

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Rows of beautiful gold bracelets are for sale in a shop of Jakarta.

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A shop assistant waiting for customers, in Thailand.


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