The daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar was set at 23,163 VND/USD on May 13. (Photo: VNA) With the current trading band of +/-3percent, the ceiling rate applicable to commercial banks during the day is23,856 VND/USD and the floor rate 22,456 VND/USD.
The opening-hour rates at commercialbanks saw a strong rise.
At 8:30 am, Vietcombank listed thebuying rate at 22,920 VND/USD and the selling rate at 23,230 VND/USD.
Meanwhile, BIDV added 40 VND to both rates, listing at 22,950VND/USD (buying) and 23,230 VND/USD (selling)./.