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 02:52 GMT.

July 3

USD/VND mid-point

FX_IDC:USDVND

25,203

USD/VND interbank

FX_IDC:USDVND

26,295/26,300

USD/VND unofficial

(VNDUNOFF=VN)

26,442/26,562

SJC gold (mln dong/tael)

148.4/151.4

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)