Vietnamese Dong Drops to Record Low as Asian Currencies Weaken
The Vietnamese dong fell, dropping below a record low it touched in April, as Asian currencies declined following a report the US is preparing for a possible strike on Iran.
The dong fell 0.1% to 26,130 per dollar on Thursday, declining for a fifth time in the past six sessions.
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