{
  "id": 13911552,
  "title": "Dollar strengthens against dong",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/dollar-strengthens-against-dong",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-12T08:23:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "VnExpress Business",
    "slug": "vnexpress-business",
    "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/markets/dollar-strengthens-against-dong-5131325.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Vietnamese dong saw a strengthening trend against the US dollar over the weekend. Vietcombank sold the greenback at VND26,090, marking an increase of 0.08% from the previous weekend. Unofficial exchange points reported a slight dip to around VND26,160. The State Bank of Vietnam adjusted its reference rate by 0.03%, setting it at VND25,621.\n\nGlobally, the dollar maintained its strong position near a level not seen in over 18 months. This stability was attributed to rising tensions in the Middle East, which kept investors on edge ahead of crucial US inflation data. This data, expected later in the week, would have a significant impact on monetary policy decisions. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fluctuated slightly, settling at 102.16 but staying close to an 18-month high reached the previous week. Trading activity remained contained to a narrow range, largely due to Japanese markets being closed for a holiday, which reduced liquidity across the region.\n\nComparatively, the US dollar faced a slight decline against the Japanese yen, falling 0.06% to 158.245. The Australian dollar and New Zealand's kiwi remained stable, each trading around $0.69815 and $0.56080, respectively. The euro exhibited a slight upward movement, rising nearly 0.1% to $1.121. Meanwhile, the South Korean won achieved a two-year high, increasing 0.5% to 1,334 against the dollar. Lastly, the British pound saw a marginal 0.1% rise, reaching $1.3245.",
  "summary": "The U.S. dollar rose against the Vietnamese dong on Monday while trading near an 18-month high against major peers.",
  "key_points": [
    "Vietnamese dong strengthens to VND26,090 against dollar",
    "State Bank of Vietnam raises reference rate by 0.03%",
    "Dollar index nears 18-month high at 102.16"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}