Focus: Farmers Under Tariff Pressure: Within less than ten days of the United States announcing reciprocal tariffs earlier this month, prices of agricultural products on commodity futures exchanges fluctuated sharply, while the prices of many export food items in the country dropped significantly.
Inside Vietnam
Vietnam’s Bold Business Bet: One Million More Firms by 2030: With the addition of one million new businesses, contributions to economic growth, the state budget, employment, and social welfare are expected to increase, while new development opportunities for the economy will emerge. Importantly, however, growth in quantity must be matched by improvements in quality.
Shrinking Surplus Squeezes Rate-Cut Room: The Trump Donald administration has paused reciprocal tariffs for 90 days. Still, this move does not alter the U.S. objective of narrowing its trade deficits with other trade partners worldwide. For countries with large trade surpluses with the U.S. like Vietnam, the tariffs will limit the flexibility of future monetary policy decisions.
Protecting Small Vendors On E-commerce Platforms: The explosion of e-commerce has created vast opportunities for hundreds of thousands of individuals, small businesses, and digital vendors in the digital economy. However, behind this dynamic façade lies an uncomfortable reality: these small vendors are increasingly reliant on major platforms with no clear mechanisms in place to protect their rights.
Business
Sectors Bracing For Tariff Storm: Tariffs have taken center stage in global financial market discussions since early April. Unpredictable policy moves by U.S. President Donald Trump have roiled stock markets in many countries—and Vietnam is no exception. As a highly open economy, with total import-export turnover reaching 160% of GDP in 2024, Vietnam is expected to feel the brunt of the new U.S. tariff policy.
Expanding Overseas Via International Trade Fair: Looking to power up their international expansion, a large contingent of 50-odd Vietnamese companies recently joined Food & Hotel Asia-Food & Beverage (FHA-F&B) 2025.
Living
A Smart Choice For Modern Travelers: The landscape of urban mobility is rapidly evolving, with ride-hailing services gaining popularity in HCMC and some other parts of the country.
City Brims With Festive Spirit: HCMC is buzzing with excitement and vibrant color as it commemorates a special milestone: the 50th anniversary of the liberation of south Vietnam and the reunification of the nation (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025).
Travel
Rustic Beauty In Loc An Fishing Port: Loc An Fishing Port serves as a docking point for boats and a busy seafood trading hub connecting neighboring districts. Over the past two decades, it has become a place intertwined with the memories and livelihoods of generations of fishermen, and recently, an emerging destination that draws travelers from across the country seeking a glimpse of authentic coastal life.
A Sour Soup For Hot Summer’s Day: As temperatures soar across Vietnam, locals turn to a dish that perfectly balances nourishment and refreshment— canh chua cá đuối, or stingray sour soup. This vibrant coastal favorite is not just a meal; it provides a sensory reprieve from the region’s harsh, dry heat.
