Focus: HCMC’s Development Orientation: The 1st Congress of the HCMC Party Committee set out a long- term vision: “By the 100th anniversary of national independence (2045), HCMC will be among the world’s top 100 cities, worthy of being a global mega-city in Southeast Asia — a center for economy, finance, tourism, services, education, and healthcare in Asia, a globally attractive destination, with a distinctive, sustainable socio-economic and cultural development and a high quality of life, deeply integrated into the global community.”
Inside Vietnam
The World’s War On Cybercrime: Vietnam stepped into the global spotlight on October 25-26, 2025 as world leaders, senior diplomats, and cybersecurity experts gathered in Hanoi for the official signing of a landmark United Nations treaty to combat cybercrime — the first global convention of its kind and the first UN convention ever opened for signature in Vietnam.
The Race For Clean Data: With just a few months remaining before the Personal Data Protection Law comes into force, the digital marketing sector is entering a countdown phase—where data is no longer a free “oil well,” but instead becomes a test of trust between brands, marketing agencies, and consumers.
Good Food Is Not Enough: A recent report by iPOS.vn and Nestlé Professional reveals that Vietnam’s food and beverage (F&B) sector faced significant challenges in the first half of 2025. Over 50,000 establishments closed, nearly 30,000 new ones opened, and the total number of outlets dropped to 299,900 — a 7.1% decline compared to the end of 2024. Yet behind these numbers lies a market economy undergoing a rigorous process of self-restructuring and strategic consolidation.
Business
Market Enters Correction Phase: Following a period of overheating, the market has begun signaling an impending correction phase on both the daily and weekly charts. This provides a strong cue for investors who rely on technical analysis to consider temporarily exiting their positions. Consequently, selling pressure has intensified, further exacerbated by forced liquidation activity.
Coconut Export Gains Strong Momentum: Coconut remains the standout performer in Vietnam’s fruit and agricultural exports in 2025, with export value projected to surpass US$1 billion for the second consecutive year.
Living
Stamps In The Digital Age: Time seems to pause in a lively café nestled within the Bac Hai residential area of HCMC, not far from the home of a celebrated singer. Amid the clinking of spoons and the hum of conversation, Truong Hung—a gentle soul in his seventies—sits quietly, absorbed in the slow, deliberate act of turning the pages of a thick, leather-bound stamp album.
Trekking Through Jungles To Reach The Needy: A group of volunteers from different parts of Vietnam, united by their shared passion for nature conservation and community support, set out on an extraordinary journey. They trek over nine kilometers through dense forest for half a day to deliver saplings and food supplies to the residents of Aur Village—a remote settlement deep within the Truong Son mountain range.
Travel
Exploring The Rolling Hills Of Suoi Bon In Son La: Located about 25 kilometers from Moc Chau Town in Son La Province, Suoi Bon sits in a quiet valley surrounded by mountains, terraced rice fields, and purple myrtle-covered hills. At an altitude of 800 to 1,000 meters above sea level, the area enjoys a cool climate year-round, averaging 20-25 degrees Celsius in summer.
Tasting Flavors Of Grilled Chicken In Moc Chau: Beyond its scenic hills and cool mountain air, Moc Chau in Son La Province offers travelers a rich culinary experience shaped by the region’s diverse ethnic communities.
