The central exchange rate for the Vietnam dong rose slightly to 25,052 per US dollar today from 25,048 yesterday, up 0.02 percent, according to data from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Meanwhile, black market rates, according to Ty Gia USD, continue to trade significantly higher, indicating persistent demand for US dollars outside official channels.

Key details:

Change versus January 2: +2.92 percent depreciation
Black market buy rate: 26,380
Black market sell rate: 26,480
Black market mid-market rate: 26,430
Google mid-market rate: 26,122
Spread: 309 dong
Black market premium: 1.18 percent above official rates

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