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Hoi An in quiet transformation

As 2026 approaches, the Hoai River – winding through the heart of the renowned ancient town of Hoi An - maintains its signature tranquility....

Stair climbing is considered “king” of indoor workouts

Stair climbing is considered “king” of indoor workouts Stair climbing is a high-intensity exercise that can burn twice as many calories as brisk walking. It...

What’s in The Saigon Times Weekly this week?

Focus: Economists often explain a country’s prosperity by comparing electricity consumption with income per capita: the faster GDP grows, the greater the demand for...

Eight challenges to overcome

Setting a target of double-digit GDP growth for the 2026–2030 period is a major aspiration for Vietnam—one that aligns with the country’s vision of...

Springboard for growth in 2026

The year 2025 drew to a close with significant reform milestones. Against a backdrop of global turbulence driven by geopolitical conflicts and trade fragmentation,...

Resilient in tariff storm

In the first half of 2025, the dominant keywords across most analytical reports I read were “tariffs,” “trade war,” and “U.S.–China confrontation.” At that...

Charting course for tourism growth

HCMC has set a target of generating VND330 trillion in tourism revenue in 2026, alongside goals of attracting 11 million international visitors and 50...

A thousand people participate in calligraphy writing

On January 3, the Vietnam Cultural Festival 2026 themed “A Thousand Vietnamese Strokes on Fairy Land” took place at Suoi Tien Theme Park in...

Waking up heritages

HCMC is entering a pivotal phase as it expands its administrative boundaries and seeks to redefine its urban identity. Yet, amid rapid development, the...

Still hungry for skilled workers

Factories keep expanding but lack workers. Though labor is abundant, skills are weak and commitment low. The issue of surplus yet poorly skilled manpower...

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