Focus: Navigating Sustainability Amid Headwinds: The green transition has persisted despite nearly a year of market turbulence, adopting newer and more innovative approaches.
Inside Vietnam
A Shift In Foreign Labor Management: More than just a technical update, Decree 219 has reshaped the legal framework governing foreign workers in Vietnam in a clearer, more modern direction, moving closer to international standards. It is regarded as a comprehensive reform of the legal framework for foreign workers in Vietnam.
A Greater Challenge For Textile Industry: “If we take a broader view, the biggest challenge facing Vietnam’s textile industry today does not lie in the U.S. tariff, but rather in its internal capacity, specifically in terms of controlling supply chains, low production technology, and low added value,” said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ha Van Hoi, senior lecturer and former Dean of the Faculty of International Economics and Business, University of Economics (Vietnam National University, Hanoi), in an interview with The Saigon Times.
New Driver For National Development: On August 19, 250 projects with total investment capital of some VND1.3 quadrillion simultaneously got off the ground and were inaugurated at 80 locations across the country in celebration of the 80th anniversaries of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2). This is a big event with the huge investment capital and the large number of projects, manifesting the message of development, belief and aspiration for national rising in the new era.
Business
How High Will The Market Go? With the stock market surging and consistently hitting new highs, a wave of optimistic forecasts has emerged. Yet, pinpointing the market’s peak amid this strong uptrend remains speculative—especially in the absence of a historical resistance zone ahead for the VN-Index. Without a previous high to serve as a benchmark, current projections should be viewed as reference points rather than definitive indicators.
Proposed Collateral Rule Sparks Concern: A proposed regulation on collateral seizure could have major implications for Vietnam’s credit market.
Living
Farmers Helped Through Every Stage: For nearly three decades, Japanese scholar-turned-agriculture advocate Ino Mayu has called Vietnam her second home. What began as a scholarly fascination with the country’s history has blossomed into a profound dedication to rural development. Through her organization, Seed to Table, Mayu empowers local communities by promoting sustainable farming practices and fostering long-term self-reliance through grassroots initiatives. In this interview with The Saigon Times, she reflects on her transformative journey and shares why Vietnam continues to inspire her unwavering commitment.
Nation In High Spirits: As the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day approaches (September 2), the country is filled with a festive and lively atmosphere.
Travel
Elephant Rock In Rice Fields In Dong Nai: Located about 130 kilometers from downtown HCMC, Chu Thap Rock in Dong Nai Province, has become a popular weekend getaway for travelers seeking nature and quiet countryside views.
Stir-Fried Beef Meets Tonkinese Creeper Blossoms: Stir-fried beef with Tonkinese creeper flowers, known in Vietnam as bò xào hoa thiên lý, is a simple yet nutritious dish that is widely enjoyed in local households.
