Forex reserves estimated at $19-20 bln

Forex reserves estimated at $19-20 bln

The foreign exchange reserves of Vietnam have improved significantly, equivalent to the payments for 9 weeks of imports from about 7.5 weeks as of mid-2011, said the government in a recent report.
Move to fortify forex positions

Move to fortify forex positions

The State Bank should consider issuing bills or bonds in USD, instead of VND to increase forex reserves or paying off overseas debts and encouraging direct and indirect foreign investment - Vu Thanh Tu Anh - Head of research at the Fulbright Economics Teaching Programme