Focus: Toward Green Transportation: HCMC is placing green transportation at the forefront of its strategy to cut emissions, improve air quality, and enhance urban efficiency. However, if efforts are limited to a few isolated initiatives without a cohesive policy framework – one built on reliable data, inclusive stakeholder engagement, and solid preparation across institutions, technology, finance, and community consensus, the transition is unlikely to yield effective outcomes.
Inside Vietnam
High Expectations For Macroeconomy: Vietnam’s economy achieved remarkable results in the first half of 2025, and there remain many factors that could continue to support growth in the coming period.
Identification Of Goods “Made In Vietnam”: Although the phrase “Made in Vietnam” appears widely on product packaging, Vietnam has yet to establish an official set of criteria to determine the origin of goods circulated within the domestic market. This reality not only causes confusion for businesses and regulatory agencies but also poses risks of trade fraud, affecting consumer rights and the reputation of Vietnamese goods. The Ministry of Industry and Trade is currently working to develop a set of criteria to resolve this issue.
Where Is The Money Going? “The phenomenon of an expanding money supply without a significant impact on inflation raises a question that deserves closer examination: where is the money going?” said Ph.D. Bui Trinh from FPT University in an interview with The Saigon Times.
Business
What To Expect From Q2 Business Results? The VN-Index has surged by more than 12% over the past month, making Vietnam one of the world’s top-performing stock markets. As the peak season for Q2 financial statements approaches, how might this momentum be influenced?
From Growth Engine To Global Gateway: Over 100 business leaders gathered in HCMC on July 17 for a brand franchising seminar, organized by the 2030 Business Club under the Saigon Times Club. The event was not just about expanding business models; it was about the concept of “exporting intellectual property ” and turning Vietnamese brands into valuable international assets.
Living
Women Can Defy The Odds: When Chelsey Cashwell walked into her first martial arts gym in Vietnam, she was not chasing a title—she was chasing rhythm, routine, and a sense of belonging. Five years later, she has not only found all three but has also emerged with a championship belt and a loyal following as both fighter and teacher. From the electric buzz of Saigon’s streets to the razor-sharp focus of fight day, the American MMA athlete has crafted a life where grit meets purpose. In this interview, she delves into the sport’s physical toll, the quiet strength of living lightly, and the power of visibility for women forging bold paths in professional combat sports.
Summer Sun On Lotus Ponds: Bathed in the golden summer sun, the Tra Ly lotus ponds in Duy Xuyen Commune, Danang City, bloom like a tranquil paradise nestled among Central Vietnam’s scenic mountains and meandering rivers. From May to August each year, the lotus season unfolds in gentle stages—reaching its breathtaking peak in June, when the ponds ripple into a vast “pink ocean.” Each blossom, poised gracefully against the rolling mountain backdrop, draws in countless visitors, both local and afar, eager to witness nature’s fleeting masterpiece.
Travel
Dankia – Suoi Vang Lake: A Tranquil Retreat Near Dalat: Located around 12 kilometers of downtown Dalat in Lac Duong District, Dankia – Suoi Vang Lake has become a popular destination for travelers seeking nature, peace, and outdoor experiences away from the city.
A Must-Try Braised Spotted Scat Fish In Ca Mau: Renowned for its expansive mangrove forests and vibrant coastal ecosystems, Ca Mau Province—Vietnam’s southernmost region—is home to an array of distinctive local specialties. Among them, the spotted scat fish stands out as a prized delicacy, especially when served with trái giác, a tangy wild fruit native to the U Minh Forest.
