Vietnam shifts tourism strategy toward higher spending, longer stays
In-DepthVietnam’s tourism sector is shifting its focus from visitor numbers to higher spending and repeat travel, as businesses and policymakers push premium products and infrastructure upgrades to drive revenue growth.
Ho Chi Minh City serves as fertile ground for businesses to rise
In-DepthHalf a century after proudly bearing the name of late President Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh City has transformed itself into Vietnam’s economic heart–a dynamic hub where entrepreneurial ambitions are nurtured and propelled onto the global stage.
Research, skills boost in-house capability in Vietnam’s Factory A32 aircraft maintenance
In-DepthFactory A32 in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, is steadily strengthening its ability to maintain and repair fighter jets by combining aerospace research with highly skilled technical work as it moves toward greater autonomy in military aviation.
Technicians maintaining Vietnam’s fighter jets regarded as ‘national assets’
In-DepthAt Factory A32, Vietnam’s only facility specializing in the repair, life extension, and maintenance of modern combat aircraft, technicians spend years mastering the precision skills required to service fighter jets, where even the smallest detail can affect flight safety and highly trained personnel are regarded as 'national assets.'
Rail safety in Vietnam requires systemic fixes: opinion
In-DepthA recent collision between a train and an electric car in suburban Hanoi’s Dai Xuyen Commune has once again exposed safety risks across Vietnam’s rail network, highlighting that public awareness alone is not enough to prevent accidents.
Electric bikes, solar power gain traction as heatwaves push up energy demand in Vietnam
In-DepthProlonged heatwaves in Vietnam are not only driving electricity demand sharply higher but also prompting households to rethink how they manage living costs, with electric bikes and rooftop solar power emerging as practical ways to optimize energy use and reduce expenses.
Participation drives progress: Vietnam’s inclusive breakthrough
In-DepthOn the National Day of Persons with Disabilities (April 18), Vietnam marked a meaningful milestone. For the first time, a representative nominated by the community of persons with disabilities has been elected to the 16th National Assembly. This achievement captures the spirit of this year’s theme: 'Promoting the participation rights of persons with disabilities – Creating breakthroughs for development.'
Businesses in Vietnam spend big to keep pace in AI race
In-DepthIn the glass towers of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, a quiet but costly race is underway to upgrade capabilities and avoid falling behind in the accelerating wave of artificial intelligence (AI).
Vietnam’s Factory A32 boosts self-reliance in fighter jet maintenance
In-DepthVietnam’s military aviation overhaul capability is steadily moving toward greater self-reliance as Factory A32 expands its capacity to produce an increasing share of spare parts for fighter jet maintenance, reducing dependence on imported components that are often expensive, scarce, and vulnerable to global supply disruptions.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta shifts from fighting to living with saltwater intrusion in dry season
In-DepthAs saltwater intrusion has intensified across Vietnam’s Mekong Delta since early April amid the hot dry season, local authorities and residents are increasingly moving from blocking salinity at all costs to adapting and coexisting with it to mitigate its impacts.
