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.
Vietnamese coffee races the clock as EU deforestation deadline looms
In-DepthAs the EU’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) draws closer, Vietnamese coffee exporters are scrambling to map farms, build digital databases, and guarantee supply-chain traceability.
Explainer: Why Tet length is always up for debate in Vietnam
In-DepthEvery year, the country's hundred million citizens wait for a final prime ministerial decree to settle a high-stakes gamble: exactly how many days the nation will shutter for Tet, its most sacred—and logistically complex—homecoming ritual.
Vietnam and the 10% growth target
In-DepthWhat Vietnam would need is a modern financing architecture shared among the state, private investors, and citizens.
Wife's decision to take husband 1,000km back to Vietnam for treatment saves his life after stroke
In-DepthA Vietnamese man who suffered a life-threatening hemorrhagic stroke in Laos has returned to his normal life just six months after his wife determined to bring him more than 1,000 kilometers back to Vietnam for emergency treatment.
