Vietnam dong, gold rates - Aug. 16

Here's a snapshot of Vietnamese dong exchange rates in the official and unofficial markets, indicative SJC gold prices in Hanoi and interbank offered rates at 4:29 GMT.

NOTES: The State Bank of Vietnam began setting the mid-point rate on a daily basis as of Jan. 4, 2016, allowing dollar/dong transactions to move in a band of +/- 3% around the mid point.

The dong's exchange rate against other currencies is not restricted by a band. Interbank offered rates are the latest indicative bid/ask prices, quoted from market sources.

One tael is equivalent to 37.5 grams or 1.21 troy ounces. SJC gold prices are quoted by state-owned Saigon Jewelry Co.

For more interbank rate fixings released at 0400 GMT, click on (VNIBOR-1).

For Vietnam market overview click on: (VNDVIEW)

Vietnam's bonds market auctions: (HNGBAUCSCH01)

Bonds auction results: (HNGBAUCRES01)