Exchange rate offering test for economic footing

Exchange rate offering test for economic footing

As VND weakens to a record low against the USD, Vietnam faces a critical test in balancing growth-supportive policies with currency stability in the last six months amid tightening external conditions.
Policy tools in play as exchange rate rises

Policy tools in play as exchange rate rises

As the VND hits record lows against the USD, Vietnam’s central bank is stepping up liquidity management and signalling readiness for stronger interventions to ease exchange rate volatility and safeguard macroeconomic stability.
Vietnam eyes rate cuts amid ample liquidity and FX pressure

Vietnam eyes rate cuts amid ample liquidity and FX pressure

Hoang Xuan Trung from Citi Vietnam shared insights on how the economic situation is shaping Vietnam’s interest rate strategy and growth outlook.
Purchases put pressure on exchange rate

Purchases put pressure on exchange rate

As the USD/VND exchange rate remains volatile under mounting pressures, all eyes are now on trade negotiation with the US, and State Bank of Vietnam’s next policy moves on balancing market stability.
Exchange rate volatility looms as year-end risks mount

Exchange rate volatility looms as year-end risks mount

Mounting exchange rate pressures test policymakers as domestic challenges and global monetary divergence complicate stability efforts.
USD weakness depicts foundational pressure

USD weakness depicts foundational pressure

The recent rise in the exchange rate, despite a weakening USD on global markets, appears less a market anomaly than a reflection of underlying economic pressures.
UOB forecasts USD to weaken in Q4

UOB forecasts USD to weaken in Q4

Experts from United Overseas Bank (UOB) maintained their view that the USD will continue to weaken against the majors in their latest report.
Gold extends bullish run in Vietnam

Gold extends bullish run in Vietnam

Global gold prices are experiencing a pullback after a record-breaking rally, while domestic prices continue their upward momentum.
Exchange rate surpasses VND25,800 as pressure builds

Exchange rate surpasses VND25,800 as pressure builds

Commercial banks have simultaneously raised the VND-USD exchange rate, which has now exceeded the VND25,800 per dollar threshold. Since the beginning of 2025, the exchange rate at major state-owned lender Vietcombank has increased by 1.07 per cent.
Confidence remains in exchange rate stability

Confidence remains in exchange rate stability

While the exchange rate is benefiting from regulatory commitments and various supportive factors, risks may persist depending on US tariff policy.
USD/VND gap fuels ongoing exchange rate pressure

USD/VND gap fuels ongoing exchange rate pressure

Associate director of Rates Trading at HSBC Vietnam Vu Binh Minh spoke with VIR’s Hong Dung about possible US Federal Reserve plans and resulting exchange rate pressures.
UOB maintains positive outlook for Vietnam but risks lie ahead

UOB maintains positive outlook for Vietnam but risks lie ahead

The United Overseas Bank (UOB) has maintained its full-year GDP growth forecast for Vietnam at 7 per cent in 2025.
Banks see mixed performances in forex trading

Banks see mixed performances in forex trading

Many banks counted significant profits from forex business last year, but some declined or even counted losses in this segment.
US dollar to strengthen further following tariffs escalation: UOB

US dollar to strengthen further following tariffs escalation: UOB

United Overseas Bank (UOB) forecasts that the USD/VND exchange rate will increase to 26,000 this year amid global risks showing no signs of cooling.
VND rate outlook mixed on eve of next US term

VND rate outlook mixed on eve of next US term

The exchange rate is expected to remain stable this year within a 2-3 per cent range, supported by positive factors in the foreign exchange market, despite significant impacts from the strong and rising USD.
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