Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Nguyen Van Binh has asked for special attention to inflation as it could surpass the below-5-percent target set by the National Assembly for 2016. SEE MORE Viet Nam's economy this year bounced back and exceeded expectations with the GDP growth rate reaching an estimated 6.7 per cent - the highest rate in five years. SEE MORE The State Bank’s policies on the dollar have influenced consumers, many of whom are not saving gold to preserve their assets. However, they continue to hold dollars. SEE MORE The interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve (FED) is expected to increase pressure on the dong in the context that Vietnam is trying to push economic development and employment by seeking export-led growth. SEE MORE The domestic foreign exchange market on Thursday, Dec 17, remained relatively stable after the United States (US) Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point. SEE MORE