Trading from Vietnam: what is different
Vietnamese households have long saved in gold, and domestic bar prices often trade at a premium to the world price. International spot gold (XAU/USD) is the benchmark that premium is measured against, and it is the most traded instrument among Vietnamese CFD traders.
The dong is managed by the State Bank of Vietnam against a daily central rate with a trading band, and it is not offered as a CFD. Accounts are held in US dollars.
Vietnam's rules on trading with brokers based abroad are restrictive. Read the section on regulation below carefully, and check the current position before you open an account.
Forex market hours in Vietnam
The forex market is open 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday, passing from Asia to Europe to North America. These are the main sessions converted to local time in Vietnam.
| Session | Local time, Nov–Mar | Local time, Apr–Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo session | 07:00–16:00 | 07:00–16:00 |
| London session | 15:00–00:00 | 14:00–23:00 |
| New York session | 20:00–05:00 | 19:00–04:00 |
| London–New York overlap | 20:00–00:00 | 19:00–23:00 |
| Weekly open | Monday 05:00 | Monday 04:00 |
| Weekly close | Saturday 05:00 | Saturday 04:00 |
The busiest hours for the major pairs and gold are usually the London–New York overlap. Spreads tend to be widest around the daily rollover and in the first hour after the weekly open.
Markets to watch from Vietnam
- XAU/USD (gold) — the international benchmark for Vietnamese gold prices.
- USD/CNH and USD/JPY — the Asian-session currencies most tied to Vietnam's trade.
- Hang Seng and China A50 — regional indices that trade in your daytime.
- EUR/USD and GBP/USD — from 15:00 Hanoi time in winter.
Accounts and funding
| Account | Minimum deposit | EUR/USD spread | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $100 | From 1.0 pips | None |
| Pro | $1,000 | From 0.6 pips | None |
| Raw ECN | $5,000 | From 0.0 pips | $7 per lot |
Accounts are held in US dollars and funded in USDT on BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) or Tron (TRC20). There is no Vietnamese dong conversion inside your account; any conversion happens wherever you buy or sell USDT. Identity verification is completed once, before your first withdrawal.
Regulation and your responsibility
AlphaFX Pro is an international broker and is not licensed by the State Bank of Vietnam and the State Securities Commission. Our registration in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is in progress. We do not provide investment advice or a local office in Vietnam.
Before opening an account, make sure the law in Vietnam allows you to trade CFDs with a broker based outside the country, and check any rules on moving money abroad. If you are not sure, ask us before you deposit.
Frequently asked questions
Can I trade the Vietnamese dong?
No. The dong is not offered; accounts are held in US dollars and funded in USDT.
What time does the London session open in Vietnam?
15:00 Hanoi time from November to March and 14:00 from April to October.
What is the minimum deposit from Vietnam?
The Standard account opens from $100, funded in USDT. Pro starts at $1,000 and Raw ECN at $5,000.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. This page is general information, not investment advice. Read the Risk Disclosure.