Vietnam today devalued its currency by 3%. Only the timing of the move was a surprise. The devaluation is necessary and reduces the risk of a disorderly currency decline. Nevertheless, more adjustments are needed, including further big hikes in the policy rate: we expect another 50bps rise in late March. The strains will persist for a while but the balance of payments should stabilise this year.
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