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The Currency category covers foreign exchange markets, monetary policy, and macroeconomic factors affecting currency valuations. It explores exchange rate fluctuations, central bank interventions, inflationary trends, and trade impacts, providing insights into currency markets, forex trading, and financial regulations. This section is essential for businesses, investors, and policymakers monitoring the effects of currency movements on the economy.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate VND 12, black market weaker by VND 15, Tuesday
On November 18, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,710 and the sell rate was VND 27,770, a change of 10 and 20 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,740 (up 0.05 percent), according to Ty Gia USD.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, Monday
On November 17, Vietnam’s black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,700 and the sell rate was VND 27,750, a change of 70 and 150 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,725 (down 0.40 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,120, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,357.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market weakens, Friday
On November 14, the black market buy rate was VND 27,770 and the sell rate was VND 27,900, a change of 50 and 100 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,835 (up 0.27 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,122, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,354.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market rate weakens, Thursday
On November 13, the black market buy rate was VND 27,720 and the sell rate was VND 27,800, a change of 20 and 50 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,760 (up 0.13 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,125, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,330.
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A week or so ago, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) directed the Ministry of Public Security and a handful of other government bodies to help clamp down on the illegal currency trade. This may, however, put more pressure on the local currency. Here’s how.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, Wednesday
On 12 November 2025, the black market buy rate was VND 27,700 and the sell rate was VND 27,750, a change of 120 and 100 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,725 (up 0.40 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,129, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,352.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, Tuesday
On 11 November 2025, the black market buy rate was VND 27,580 and the sell rate was VND 27,650, a change of 120 and 100 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,615 (down 0.40 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,118, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,316.
Vietnam C.bank weakens dong central exchange rate, Monday
On 10 November 2025, the black market buy rate was VND 27,700 and the sell rate was VND 27,750, a change of 70 and 100 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,725 (down 0.31 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,106, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,301.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, Friday
On 7 November 2025, the Vietnamese dong was trading at VND 27,810 per US dollar on the black market, according to Ty Gia USD.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, Thursday
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,100 per US dollar, up three dong or 0.01 percent from the previous day, whereas in the unofficial market, the mid-rate remained unchanged at VND 27,805 per US dollar. Buying and selling rates were stable at VND 27,770 and VND 27,840, respectively.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate slightly, Wednesday
The State Bank of Vietnam set the central rate at VND 25,097 per US dollar, up slightly by 2 dong or 0.01 percent from the previous day.
Black market Vietnam dong exchange rate jumps, official rate holds steady, Tuesday
Vietnam’s exchange rate movements on 4 November 2025 showed minor fluctuations, with the black market mid-rate rising to VND 27,805 per US$1, up 30 dong or 0.11 percent from the previous day.
Black market Vietnam dong rate eases slightly, official rate steady, Monday
The Vietnamese dong weakened marginally on the informal market on November 3, while the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) kept the official central rate unchanged.
Black market Vietnam dong rate jumps again, Friday, October 31
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set its central exchange rate at VND 25,093 per US dollar, Friday, up by 2 dong or 0.01 percent from the previous day. The black market mid-market rate, however, rose to VND 27,825 per US dollar, up 45 dong or 0.16 percent.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank leaves central exchange rate flat, Thursday
The black-market USD/VND mid-rate rose slightly to 27,780 on October 30 from 27,725 a day earlier, a 0.20 percent increase. Conversely, the official State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) central rate stayed flat at 25,091.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens dong central exchange rate, Wednesday
The Vietnamese dong strengthened slightly on both official and unofficial markets on 29 October, narrowing the spread between the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) rate and the black-market.
Vietnam C.bank keeps dong central exchange rate steady, Tuesday
The State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate slightly decreased to VND 25,095 per US dollar, down 0.01 percent from the previous day. The Black market rates were unchanged, with buying at VND 27,720 and selling at VND 27,770, keeping the mid-market rate stable at VND 27,745 per US dollar.
Black market—official Vietnam dong rate gap widens, Monday
The gap between the official and black-market mid-rates widened to VND 2,648, equal to 10.55 percent, compared with 9.85 percent on 24 October, Monday.
Vietnam dong exchange rates hold steady, Friday
The State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate remained unchanged at VND 25,098 per US$1, while the black-market rate stayed flat, with buying at VND 27,520 and selling at VND 27,620, keeping the mid-market rate at VND 27,570 per US$1.
Black market Vietnam dong sell rate jumps .88 percent, Thursday
On 23 October, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was VND 25,098 per US$, unchanged from the previous day. Conversely, on the black market, the dong weakened, with buying at VND 27,520 and selling at VND 27,620, increasing 0.81 and 0.88 percent respectively, according to prices supplied by Ty Gia USD.
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