Focus: Turn Challenges Into Opportunities: Green transformation and sustainable development are no longer optional for businesses. True transformation must begin internally, with practical and meaningful steps that can gradually lead to larger impacts.
Inside Vietnam
A Wasted Resource Or A Test Of Trust?: Large amounts of gold still remain in private hands. This gold held by the public is often seen as idle capital, yielding no returns and wasting resources. It seems that whenever the national economy encounters challenges regarding investment capital, the story of “gold in the populace” resurfaces, serving as a metaphor for an untapped and overlooked financial potential.
Ground Space – Urban Restructuring In HCMC: Editor’s note: Facing new challenges, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) needs a major shift in thinking — to restructure its ground space for more efficient use while expanding its vision into five new development dimensions: the sea, the sky, the underground, the digital, and the cultural. When these spaces are planned and connected in a coordinated way, they will not only ease the burden on the ground but also open up new horizons for a more dynamic, sustainable, and creative HCMC in the new era.
Shifting Focus Toward Financial Health: After making significant progress in its “financial inclusion” plan through accelerated digitalization, experts say Vietnam should now aim higher. The country needs to move beyond mere access to financial services and focus on the broader concept of “financial health.”
Business
Will The Market Correction Continue?: Following the correction phase in late October, the market entered November with cautious optimism for a rebound, despite facing significant resistance
Unlocking Insurance Funds: As Vietnam seeks new resources to boost GDP growth, develop infrastructure and pursue sustainable pathways, tens of billions of dollars in capital from the insurance sector remain untapped despite their potential to become an economic pillar
Living
Resilience, Adaptability And Determination Make Vietnam Stand Out: Since arriving in Vietnam in 2021, Fabio De Cillis, Italy’s trade commissioner, has seen country transforming rapidly—blending modernization with cultural identity. Over four years, he has led initiatives that deepen bilateral trade, encourage industrial collaboration, and highlight Italian excellence across various sectors. As he prepares for his next role in Shanghai, De Cillis reflects on a period of strategic accomplishments, strong partnerships, and lasting professional and personal ties in Vietnam.
How To Recover Muscles After 50: After the age of 50, people often suffer from muscle loss due to aging. However, proper physical training can help recover muscles.
Travel
A Coastal Ancient Village Embracing Sustainable Tourism: Located on the coastal hills of Sa Huynh, the ancient fishing village of Go Co is gaining attention as a model of community-based tourism that preserves cultural heritage while creating livelihoods for local residents.
Tasting Cylindrical Cake In Soc Trang: Though less well-known than other Mekong Delta cakes, bánh ống remains a familiar part of daily life in Soc Trang Province.
