Getting dong for dollars is tricky in Viet Nam

Instead of heading to the bank to change U.S. dollars into Vietnamese dong, a travel agent searches for another businessman to act as his counterparty.

Shortages of the dong are causing ripples through Vietnam's banking system, businesses and the country's fledgling stock markets after measures by the central bank to dry up liquidity to fight double-digit inflation...
Full story: Vietnam Business Finance: Getting dong for dollars is tricky in Viet Nam