Focus: Embracing TOD For Sustainable Urban Growth: HCMC is planning to implement the transit-oriented development (TOD) model to leverage the current and future metro lines like 1 and 2, and HCMC Beltway No. 3 to establish 11 urban hubs. Despite a delayed start, experts view this as a crucial foundation for sustainable urban development in the city.
Inside Vietnam
Administrative Reform: A Key To Development: History shows that no country can succeed without relying on its internal strengths. So where do our strengths come from today? In my opinion, it comes from administrative reform.
Dilemmas In Public Administration: Two critical and overarching dilemmas that need to be addressed today are the conflict between personal interests and the common good and the tension between short-term and long- term development. These dilemmas not only raise questions about policy but also challenge the vision and responsibility of leaders in guiding the country beyond its current development threshold toward sustainability.
Balance Of Payments: Insights And Challenges: The overall balance of payments showed a more positive trend in the third quarter of 2024, with the deficit narrowing significantly. However, persistent challenges remain, requiring focused and effective solutions for sustainable improvement.
Multiple Benefits Of Free Trade Zone Development: Free trade zones (FTZs) act as vital hubs for cross-border trade, optimizing supply chains, and fostering international cooperation. What other benefits can this model bring?
Business
Lessons For 2025: The investment strategies employed by fund management firms in 2024 illustrate their adaptability and sensitivity to fluctuations in Vietnam’s financial market. By reshaping portfolio compositions to emphasize promising sectors like technology, banking, and retail, these funds successfully maximized profits while minimizing risks. Their approach offers valuable insights for investors as they prepare for 2025.
Concerns Over Rent Rise: The growing supply of industrial real estate in Vietnam has fueled expansion across various industries. However, the recently announced land price list has raised concerns among lessors and lessees, as it may trigger escalating rent prices and disrupt market stability.
Living
Riding The Waves Of Potential: When people think of Venice, they often envision its canals, a symbol that defines the city’s identity. Could Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), with its vast network of rivers and canals, inspire a similar association, perhaps even becoming known as a “river city” that fuels a rise in waterway tourism? This idea was explored in a conversation with The Saigon Times during an interview with Dr. Jackie Ong, Senior Program Manager of the Tourism and Hospitality Management program at RMIT Vietnam, and Dr. Daisy Kanagasapapathy, Lecturer in Tourism and Hospitality Management at RMIT Vietnam. They discussed the untapped potential of Saigon’s waterway tourism and how the city could fully embrace its river heritage.
Cherry Blossoms Transform Tea Hills Into Wonderland: Just eight kilometers from the northern mountainous city of Sapa lies a breathtaking sight: rows of cherry blossoms intertwined with the neatly planted O Long tea hills. During the blooming season, this picturesque landscape captivates tourists and photographers alike.
Travel
Tak Po Peak: A Hidden Nature Retreat In Quang Nam: Nestled beneath the majestic Ngoc Linh mountain range, Tak Po is an emerging gem for nature lovers and adventure seekers, offering unforgettable experiences like camping, cloud hunting, and cultural exploration.
Braised Papaya Roots With Fermented Fish: Papaya roots braised with fermented fish, known as củ hủ đu đủ kho cá thính in Vietnamese, is a unique and flavorful dish deeply rooted in the culinary traditions of central Vietnam.
