The daily reference exchange rate on November 19 was kept unchanged from the last day of the previous week (November 16), standing at 22,721 VND per USD.
The daily reference rate for November 19 was unchanged from the last day of previous week. Illustrative image (Photo: VNA).
With the current
trading band of +/- 3 percent, the ceiling rate applied to commercial banks
during the day is 23,402 VND/USD and the floor rate 22,040 VND/USD.
The opening hour rates at commercial banks also stayed stable.
Vietcombank and BIDV kept both rates unchanged from November
16, listing the buying rate at 23,265 VND/USD and the selling rate at 23,355
VND/USD.
Both the rates at Techcombank were also the same as on
November 16, with the buying rate at 23,245 VND/USD and the selling rate at
23,355 VND/USD.
Last week (November 12-16), the reference exchange rate went
up on the first two days but turned around to fall on the last three days. It
opened the week at 22,725 VND/USD but ended at 22,721 VND per USD.
The rates listed at commercial banks fluctuated throughout
the week, but overall ending the week higher than on Monday.
Source: VNA
Maximizing local potential and advantages, Yen Tri commune in Yen Thuy district is actively promoting the cultivation of medicinal herbs and turning medicinal herbs into One Commune - One Product (OCOP) products.
Situated at the gateway to the Northwest, Hoa Binh province has a population of over 900,000, including about 540,000 of working age. It is home to 6,000 businesses and production facilities, providing employment for over 100,000 workers. The remaining workforce is engaged in informal jobs, works in enterprises outside the province, or contributes to agro-forestry-fisheries. Additionally, around 3,000 workers are employed abroad.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee has issued Decision No. 2767/QD-UBND announcing the rankings of departments, agencies, districts and Hoa Binh city in the Public Administration Reform Index (PAR) and the Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) in 2024.
The cultivation of Dam Xanh fish (Bangana lemassoni), a unique fish species, has seen remarkable growth in Mai Chau district, thanks to its high economic value and effectiveness. Initially concentrated in Van Mai commune, farming has now extended to four other communes, namely Mai Hich, Mai Ha, Chieng Chau, and Son Thuy. These areas benefit from pristine underground water flowing from mountain crevices, providing ideal conditions for raising this specialty fish.
In 2024, the total state budget revenue of Hoa Binh Province is estimated at approximately VND 6,930 billion, achieving 183% of the Government’s target, 126% of the target assigned by the Provincial People's Council, and 145% compared to the same period last year.
In 2024, Hoa Binh province has shown signs of improvement in attracting investment and developing enterprises.
