Focus: Private Sector Poised For Breakthrough: After years of ad hoc growth, Vietnam’s private sector is gaining clearer direction as the recent landmark resolutions from the Politburo and the National Assembly (NA) will help dismantle long-standing biases and institutional barriers, paving the way for a breakthrough.
Inside Vietnam
Finding Opportunities Amid Challenges: Dao Trong Khoa, chairman of the Vietnam Logistics Association, said in an interview with The Saigon Times that restructuring global supply chains presents a significant opportunity for Vietnamese businesses to engage further in the international logistics network.
What’s Behind The Vietnam Dong Fall: While the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) has dropped sharply since the start of 2025, the USD/VND exchange rate has moved in the opposite direction—continuing to climb. This apparent contradiction reflects the complex interplay of capital flows, market sentiment, foreign currency supply and demand, and domestic economic conditions.
Striking A Balance For Property Market Stability: A proposed capital gains tax on property sales has sparked mixed views, with experts calling for clear rules and reliable data to protect market liquidity and support affordable housing.
Business
Business Outcomes Reduce Short-Term Risks: After a period of strong selling, market sentiment experienced a positive shift in the second half of April due to GDP growth in the first quarter of 2025, satisfactory figures released by the business community, and easing international trade tensions.
Repositioning FDI Strategy Under Tariff Pressure: Vietnam can no longer rely on low-cost manufacturing and assembly as a driver of growth, especially following new U.S. tariff measures. Instead, the country is being urged to reposition itself as a destination for high-tech sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.
Living
Vietnam Through Italian Traveler’s Lens: For many travelers, Vietnam is full of surprises—a country whose rich cultural diversity and vibrant way of life leave a lasting impression. But for Francesco Padula, a young Italian, Vietnam is more than just a destination to pass through. In this interview, he shares his thoughts on the country, exploring the unexpected connections between Vietnam and Italy.
Ancient Traces Of Cu Da Village: Cu Da Village, with a history spanning over 400 years, has withstood the test of time while preserving the quintessential charm of a northern Vietnamese village, characterized by its traditional tiled houses. What sets Cu Da apart is the harmonious blend of ancient Vietnamese architecture and French-style constructions, creating a distinctive yet familiar ambiance along the banks of the Nhue River.
Travel
Ba Lang An: A Tranquil Coastal Gem In Quang Ngai: Ba Lang An, also known as Batangan, captivates visitors with its striking coastal landscape, bustling seafood market at dawn, and abundant fresh catches from the sea.
Beef Porridge Listed In World’s Top 100 Rice Porridges: Vietnam’s culinary diversity has once again gained global attention, with four of its traditional rice porridges – pork offal porridge, beef porridge, duck porridge, and rice porridge with chicken – recently named among the 100 rice porridges in the world by international food guide TasteAtlas. Among them, beef porridge secured the 58th position, praised for its rich flavor and nutritional value.
