It is projected that FDI and remittance inflows to Vietnam would also weaken this year due to the global economic slowdown, providing less support to VND.

Vietnam's continued trade surplus helps strengthen its forex position.

With nearly US$83 billion of foreign exchange reserves, the State Bank of Vietnam has more than enough reserves to comfortably meet redemptions.

Vietnam central bank is ready to intervene in the foreign exchange market in case of necessity.

In addition to a weakening US dollar, the ample supply of dollars thanks to Vietnam’s record trade surplus is a major factor that could keep a stable USD/VND exchange rate.