Focus: Charting The Path Through Tariff Headwinds: Despite global trade headwinds, HCMC has reaffirmed its GRDP growth target of 8.5% for 2025, with hopes of reaching double-digit growth if conditions allow. In response to the new U.S. tariff policy, the city is stepping up efforts to implement effective trade strategies and mobilize new sources of economic resilience to weather the challenges ahead.
Inside Vietnam
Economic Resilience: Vietnam Pushes Forward In Uncertain Times: General Statistics Office recently released key macroeconomic indicators for Q1-2025. Overall, Vietnam’s economy maintained a positive growth trajectory despite considerable challenges amid global economic turbulence.
Unlocking Credit Access for SMEs: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have few choices when it comes to borrowing, but access to loans at commercial banks is still tough though it is the only viable funding source for them.
The Fierce Battle For The E-Motorcycle Market: Vietnam’s electric two-wheeler market has grown significantly over the past two decades and its expansion will continue. Domestic brands currently hold a dominant 70% market share, spanning affordable to high-end segments. However, concerns about fire hazards in residential buildings remain a key challenge for widespread adoption.
Business
The Fear Of Margin Calls: The local stock market is looking forward to the results of the tariff negotiations between the U.S. and Vietnam in the coming days. However, the fear of margin calls (requests for investors to deposit extra money into their margin accounts) after recent sessions with a sharp downturn will undoubtedly linger in investors’ minds.
Living
A Journey Of Belonging: With a deep connection to her Vietnamese heritage, Linh Rateau, founder and director of Dancenter Vietnam and a member of the International Dance Council of UNESCO, returned to her father’s homeland with a dream. In an interview with The Saigon Times, Linh reflects on her personal journey to reconnect with her roots and build a thriving dance community, which grew from a small garage to a spacious, dedicated studio.
Typical Fishing In Danang City: Fishing has long been an integral part of life for coastal residents in Vietnam’s central region. Among traditional practices, net trawling stands out as a reflection of community solidarity and the rich maritime culture of local fishermen. Each time they haul in the nets, fishermen not only harvest marine resources but also embody a deep connection to their homeland.
Travel
Relax On My An Beach In Binh Dinh Province: My An Beach in Binh Dinh Province, with its pristine natural beauty, remains a lesser-known retreat for summer travelers seeking unspoiled coastal landscapes and diverse seaside activities.
Artichoke Pork Leg Soup: A Culinary Delight Of Dalat: In Dalat, Vietnam’s highland city renowned for its cool climate and vibrant blooms, locals have perfected the art of transforming the humble artichoke into a cherished delicacy.
