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As of 17/5/2026, domestic FX rates in Vietnam show a broadly steady-to-firm pattern versus the previous day, with many currencies quoting higher VND sell prices than their “previous day” levels. The US Dollar Index is also reported at an elevated 99.27, supporting the stronger USD tone globally.
US Dollar (USD): Buy at 26,137 VND and sell at 26,387 VND. Compared with the previous day, the USD sell rate is unchanged at 26,387 VND, while the 7-day reference is slightly lower at 26,367 VND.
Other major currencies: The Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Swiss franc, euro, and UK pound all show higher VND sell prices versus the previous day. For example, the euro is quoted at 30,184.3 VND (buy) and 31,457.75 VND (sell), up from 31,457.75 VND on the previous day reference and 31,659.92 VND on the 7-day reference.
Selected regional currencies: The Chinese yuan is quoted at 3,814.43 VND (buy) and 3,936.58 VND (sell), with the previous day sell reference at 3,936.58 VND and the 7-day reference slightly lower at 3,928.71 VND. The Japanese yen is 162.15 VND (buy) and 170.72 VND (sell), while the 7-day reference stands at 172.7 VND.
Additional quotes: The Hong Kong dollar is 3,304.59 VND (buy) and 3,430.94 VND (sell). The Singapore dollar is 20,273.07 VND (buy) and 20,964.14 VND (sell). The Thai baht is 792.86 VND (buy) and 826.48 VND (sell). The Korean won is 16.87 VND (buy) and 18.3 VND (sell).
Middle East and Nordic currencies: The Kuwaiti dinar is quoted at 85,566.29 VND (buy) and 89,713.24 VND (sell). The Saudi Arabian riyal is 6,984.4 VND (buy) and 7,284.95 VND (sell). The Norwegian krone is 2,773.89 VND (buy) and 2,891.49 VND (sell), and the Swedish krona is 2,738.88 VND (buy) and 2,855 VND (sell).
Global context (USD Index): The US Dollar Index is reported at 99.27. The previous day value is also 99.27, while the 7-day value is 97.987—indicating that the USD has strengthened over the past week.
News context from the past 24 hours: Recent headlines emphasize a strong USD move and note that the Fed is not rushing to cut interest rates. Multiple reports also describe the USD holding a high level and extending gains into the second week.
Key takeaway: With the US Dollar Index staying elevated and domestic USD quotes holding steady versus the previous day, the overall FX environment in Vietnam on 17/5/2026 appears supported by USD strength, while many other currencies show firmer VND sell prices in line with the same directional pressure.
Domestic FX quotes (VND):
• Australian dollar: Buy 18,566.17; Sell 19,160.69
• Canadian dollar: Buy 18,874.64; Sell 19,479.04
• Swiss franc: Buy 33,020.41; Sell 34,077.78
• Chinese yuan: Buy 3,814.43; Sell 3,936.58
• Danish krone: Buy 4,028.38; Sell 4,182.4
• Euro: Buy 30,184.3; Sell 31,457.75
• UK pound sterling: Buy 34,631.25; Sell 35,740.2
• Hong Kong dollar: Buy 3,304.59; Sell 3,430.94
• Indian rupee: Buy 273.25; Sell 285.01
• Japanese yen: Buy 162.15; Sell 170.72
• Korean won: Buy 16.87; Sell 18.3
• Kuwaiti dinar: Buy 85,566.29; Sell 89,713.24
• Malaysian ringgit: Buy 6,607.35; Sell 6,751.07
• Norwegian krone: Buy 2,773.89; Sell 2,891.49
• Russian rouble: Buy 341.3; Sell 377.8
• Saudi Arabian riyal: Buy 6,984.4; Sell 7,284.95
• Swedish krona: Buy 2,738.88; Sell 2,855
• Singapore dollar: Buy 20,273.07; Sell 20,964.14
• Thai baht: Buy 792.86; Sell 826.48
• US dollar: Buy 26,137; Sell 26,387
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