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What’s in The Saigon Times Weekly this week?

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Focus: How To Maintain The U.S. Market: How can businesses in Vietnam maintain their presence in the United States market and thrive there? This article explores several ways that can help businesses navigate challenges, overcome tariff barriers, and secure their foothold in the U.S.

Inside Vietnam

More Interest Rate Cuts? Despite international market volatility, the exchange rate between the Vietnamese dong and the U.S. dollar remained steady in the first quarter of this year. This raises the question of whether the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) still has room to continue loosening monetary policy without putting the exchange rate under pressure, especially after the U.S. recently announced reciprocal tariffs on imports from other nations.

Filling The Gap: Vietnam’s pledge to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 has thrust green transportation into the national spotlight, with electric vehicles (EVs) leading the charge. But experts warn that EVs alone will not get the country across the finish line.

Mental Health In Adolescents: One in five Vietnamese adolescents suffers from mental health issues, but only a quarter of those diagnosed receive treatment through counseling, therapy or medication.

Business

Massive Capital Outflows: Despite the recent constant withdrawals of foreign capital from the stock market, with all macroeconomic factors considered, there are still a few highlights to look at.

Good News, But Not For Everyone: Vietnamese airlines are expanding by launching new routes and resuming suspended ones, while Russian tourists are returning in droves.

Living

A Timeless Art Revived: A delicate Vietnamese art form known as To He, the craft of sculpting colorful rice powder into intricate figures, has been cherished for generations.

National Tourism Year Launched In Hue: Vietnam inaugurated its National Tourism Year 2025 in the former imperial city of Hue on March 25, unveiling a year-long agenda of cultural events aimed at promoting domestic tourism and showcasing the country’s heritage.

Travel

Trekking To Nam Me Waterfall: Hidden within the unspoiled forests of Lam Binh District in Vietnam’s Tuyen Quang Province, the majestic Nam Me Waterfall has emerged as a rising star for eco-tourism and outdoor adventure in northern Vietnam.

A Taste Of Ca Mau’s Culinary Heritage: Renowned for its rustic charm and rich culinary traditions, Vietnam’s southernmost province of Ca Mau offers a dish that is unforgettable: banh tam ca ri cay, or spicy banh tam with curry sauce, steeped in aromatic flavors.

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