Currency
The currency in Vietnam is the Vietnamese Dong although US Dollars are accepted in many hotels, restaurants and shops. Banks are open Monday to Friday and some are open Saturday morning. In the major cities there are 'bureaux de change' and most hotels will change US Dollars although for other currencies it is usually necessary to visit a bank. Travelers cheques can be exchanged at banks and some exchange bureaux but can be difficult to change outside of the major cities. Visa Card and Mastercard are now accepted in many hotels, restaurants and shops but US Dollars cash are still the most reliable form of money to carry. There are ATM machines in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, but they are less available in more remote areas.
Exchange rates (Jul 09)
| 1 U.S. Dollar = 16,925 dong |
| 1 Euro (€) = 26,590 dong |
| 1 Canadian Dollar = 16,667 dong |
| 1 British Pound (£) = 33,562 dong |
Source: CurrencySource
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Current Weather (Jul 09)
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Hanoi Sunny, 81° F |
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Ho Chi Minh City Mostly Cloudy, 77° F |
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Danang Partly Cloudy, 84° F |
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Phan Thiet Mostly Cloudy, 78° F |
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Nha Trang Mostly Cloudy, 79° F |
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Hue Mostly Cloudy, 76° F |
| Source: Yahoo! Weather |