SNAPSHOT-Vietnam dong, gold rates - May 25

- Here is a snapshot of Vietnamese dong exchange rates in the official and unofficial markets, indicative SJC gold prices in Hanoi and interbank offered rates at 01:26 GMT.

May 25

USD/VND mid-point

VND=SBVN

25,136

USD/VND interbank

VND=VN

26,340/26,390

USD/VND unofficial

VNDUNOFF=VN

26,314/26,434

SJC gold (mln dong/tael)

158.5/161.5

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