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Vietnam’s FX market on 1/5/2026 shows mixed pricing across major currencies, with many buy/sell rates standing above the previous day, while the global USD backdrop softens.
In the domestic market, the US Dollar (USD) is quoted at VND 26,138 (buy) and VND 26,368 (sell), compared with VND 26,366 and VND 26,368 respectively on the previous day.
Other key FX pairs also show firmness versus the previous day. The Australian Dollar is VND 18,539.11 (buy) and VND 19,147.3 (sell) (previous day sell: VND 19,205.03). The Canadian Dollar is VND 18,945.74 (buy) and VND 19,567.27 (sell) (previous day sell: VND 19,625.57).
European and UK rates are higher on the day: the Euro is VND 30,329.89 (buy) and VND 31,633.51 (sell) (previous day buy: VND 31,644.65), while the UK Pound Sterling is VND 34,996.43 (buy) and VND 36,144.52 (sell) (previous day sell: VND 36,175.98).
In Asia, the Chinese Yuan is VND 3,794.58 (buy) and VND 3,919.07 (sell) (previous day buy: VND 3,918.45). The Japanese Yen is VND 160.68 (buy) and VND 169.3 (sell) (previous day sell: VND 170.14), and the Hong Kong Dollar is VND 3,299.13 (buy) and VND 3,427.87 (sell) (previous day sell: VND 3,425.88).
Broader currency quotes include: Swiss Franc at VND 32,832.41 (buy) and VND 33,909.5 (sell); Singapore Dollar at VND 20,271.94 (buy) and VND 20,978.91 (sell); and Korean Won at VND 17.1 (buy) and VND 18.56 (sell).
Global FX context: the US Dollar Index (DXY) is at 98.15, down from 98.599 on the previous day, indicating a softer USD tone internationally even as several domestic currency quotes remain relatively supported.
News flow over the past 24 hours highlights USD movements and market sentiment. Reports mention USD weakness in Vietnam on 1/5, USD easing after developments from Japan, and references to “black market” dynamics. At the same time, other headlines note periods of USD strength and a DXY level supported by Fed-related signals.
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