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Breathing life into bamboo

From microscopic insects to towering monumental models, the journey of artisan Vo Tan Tan at Taboo Workshop in Hoi An Dong Ward, Danang City...

Informal but indispensable

As the circular economy gains traction as a future model, a working version has long existed in Vietnam. Informal scrap collectors handle most recyclable...

Buffer layers for agriculture

When fertilizer prices react almost immediately to global fluctuations, while agricultural commodity prices tend to lag and do not always move in the same...

The stars align for VIFC-HCMC

“The orientation of Vietnam’s International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) is to create a new financial space that aligns with the...

What will drive growth: Fiscal or monetary policy?

Recent policy moves by regulators appear to prioritize exchange rate stability over interest rates. This may be a reasonable choice at the current stage,...

New benchmark for factories

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector is no longer able to rely on low-cost labor and is entering a phase defined by far stricter requirements—from power stability,...

Short walks provide lasting health benefits

A short daily walk of just one kilometer, taking roughly 10 to 15 minutes, can provide meaningful benefits for cardiovascular health, mental well-being, and...

What’s in The Saigon Times Weekly this week?

Focus: New Benchmarks for Factories: Vietnam’s manufacturing sector is no longer able to rely on low-cost labor and is entering a phase defined by...

Interest rate spike weighs on investor sentiment

Interest rates have risen to 8.5–9% per annum, and the P/E ratio offered by savings accounts has correspondingly improved to 11–11.7. This is quite...

Cost pressures deepen

Rising input costs driven by geopolitical tensions, higher energy prices and more expensive logistics are squeezing margins across manufacturing and distribution, while weak demand...

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