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The appreciation of the USD against the VND is generally of benefit to exporters, but will also prove disadvantageous if these businesses import raw materials, resulting in higher import costs and transportation costs, and financial difficulties if they have taken out loans in the dollar. Currency fluctuations also trigger inflation in Vietnam’s key markets, reducing purchasing power and significantly affecting export orders.

In the latest report on macro-economic and foreign exchange policy from the US Department of the Treasury, the US continues to recognize that Vietnam is not a currency manipulator. The Department also appreciates the management of monetary and exchange rate policies by the State Bank of Vietnam in recent times.

Figures from KIS Securities show that in the week May 30 to June 3, inflows from exchange-traded funds (ETFs) into Southeast Asia reached $145 million and rose the highest for eight years, with Vietnam alone attracting $85 million. The fact that the VND is gaining against other currencies is a positive factor supporting net withdrawals by ETFs.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has pumped some VND118 trillion ($5.13 billion) into the foreign currency market after completing nearly 75 per cent of its purchase contracts. Liquidity in the banking system is expected to remain abundant for the time being, with some VND40 trillion ($1.74 billion) flowing through the channel during the remainder of August.