SNAPSHOT-Vietnam dong, gold rates - May 4

- 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 0304 GMT.

May 4

USD/VND mid-point

VND=SBVN

25,112

USD/VND interbank

VND=VN

26,300/26,367

USD/VND unofficial

VNDUNOFF=VN

26,581/26,681

SJC gold (mln dong/tael)

163.6/166.6

NOTES: The State Bank of Vietnam sets the mid-point rate on a daily basis and allows dollar/dong transactions to move in a band of +/- 5% 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