Why does SE Asia fight for homegrown ASEAN Cup, in face of FIFA-ruled alternative?
In-DepthWhy is Southeast Asia still obsessed with its 'homegrown' football tournament, the ASEAN Cup, now in its 30th edition, while remaining skeptical of a global giant's intervention like the FIFA ASEAN Cup?
Stakeholders discuss making English second language in schools in Vietnam
EducationNumerous discussions about expanding the use of English in Vietnam’s schools have recently been raised at an international conference in Ho Chi Minh City.
Can a purely homegrown Southeast Asian team ever reach the World Cup?
In-DepthTo reach the FIFA World Cup, Southeast Asian football must raise both its floor through strong domestic development and its ceiling through global talent and overseas exposure.
Beyond preferential credit: What Vietnam’s SMEs need to thrive
In-DepthA VND220 trillion (US$8.4 billion) preferential lending scheme may ease one of the most persistent constraints facing Vietnam’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Yet cheaper money alone will not solve the deeper problems preventing smaller firms from scaling.
Vietnam-Australia ties: From connecting experts to solving development challenges
In-DepthVietnamese experts in Australia desire to move beyond building a network of experts toward creating a network for solving problems, starting with Vietnam’s most pressing and specific development needs.
US-Vietnam trade talks: Beyond tariffs lie long-term rules of game
In-DepthRecent U.S. tariffs on Vietnamese goods have drawn attention to the percentage rate exporters must pay. Yet the more consequential outcome may emerge from ongoing negotiations over a reciprocal trade agreement, where commitments on data, investment, labor standards and supply chains could have effects that outlast any tariff measure.
Vietnam eyes bigger role in Asia’s air cargo network despite foreign dominance
In-DepthCargo throughput at Vietnam’s airports has reached record highs amid booming exports and rising demand for air freight. Yet foreign airlines still control more than 80 percent of the country’s international air cargo market, raising questions over how far Vietnam can climb the regional logistics value chain as Vietnam Airlines prepares to launch its first dedicated freighter in the third quarter of 2026.
Lost in translation: How Chinese, Korean, and Japanese bosses adapt in Vietnam
In-DepthForeign executives often struggle to lead local teams in Vietnam—not just because of cultural differences, but because of deep-seated economic history.
An expat op-ed: 40 is not old, 30 working years lie ahead, but preparation still matters
Expat LifeHere is a simple fact: getting old costs money, and if you do not prepare for it, the consequences are serious.
Explainer: Why a tourist’s ride onto Ly Son Island’s volcanic arch in central Vietnam sparks concerns
TravelA Chinese tourist riding a motorbike across the natural arch of To Vo Gate on Ly Son Island, Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam, has sparked public concern over the protection of the nationally recognized scenic sites.
