Focus: Rethink Cybersecurity: Entrusted with the safekeeping of personal data, organizations must act in ways that do not betray the public’s trust
Inside Vietnam
Balancing Growth And Exchange Rate Stability: Vietnam is pursuing the goal of joining the ranks of high-income economies by 2045, while maintaining control over inflation and protecting the purchasing power of the Vietnamese dong. Development experiences from countries such as Japan, South Korea, China, and Singapore show that exchange rates, productivity, and inflation form three tightly linked strategic pillars. Together, they provide a foundation for growth and resilience against macroeconomic shocks.
Businesses And Forex Challenge: “Monetary policy will continue to follow an easing path, aiming to reduce interest rates, which will make it difficult to relieve pressure on the exchange rate. The most effective approach is to control the money supply (M2), using technical tools to channel cash flow into productive absorption channels in the economy,” said Dr. Huynh Thanh Dien of Nguyen Tat Thanh University in an interview with The Saigon Times.
Market Pressure On Policymakers: Vietnam’s financial market is entering a period of volatility, marked by contrasting developments. After a prolonged period of bullishness, the stock market has resumed a downward trend, while gold and foreign currencies continue to reach new highs. This picture reflects unpredictable pressures on the market from both domestic and international factors.
Business
Riding The IPO Wave, Carefully: Major IPOs are drawing heightened interest from investors, as equities reemerge as one of the most compelling investment avenues. With a renewed springtime for IPOs and companies actively seizing market opportunities, investors should remain vigilant to capitalize on this dynamic landscape.
Unlocking Green Capital Market: Vietnam has pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, a goal that is both ambitious and urgent in the face of climate change.
Living
Tapping Ecotourism For Sustainable Growth: The coconut land of Ben Tre has no mountain, no cave and no beautiful beach, but a young man has discovered abundant native resources and created tours that delight tourists.
Ox Racing In Mekong Delta: The Ro Pagoda Ox Racing Festival is a unique cultural and sporting tradition of the Khmer people in the Bay Nui region in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang. Held annually during the Sene Dolta Festival, a ceremony to honor ancestors, the event is a lively celebration that also acts as a prayer for good weather and a bumper harvest.
Travel
Gioc Rung Village: A Tranquil Escape In Cao Bang: Gioc Rung, a small village in Dinh Phong Commune, Cao Bang Province, provides visitors with a peaceful stop to explore some of the province’s most famous natural landmarks, including Ban Gioc Waterfall and Nguom Ngao Cave.
Chili Snails Delight The Taste Buds: Known locally as ốc đá um sả ớt, or oc da simmered with lemongrass and chili, the dish is closely linked to Phu Tuc Village in Danang, where streams and rivers like the Luong Dong River, Song Huong, and Khe Gianh serve as natural habitats for these snails.
