Beyond master plan: Building Ho Chi Minh City’s urban operating system for next century
In-DepthA century is far too long for any blueprint to accurately predict. The real question for Ho Chi Minh City is not what the city will look like in 2125, but how it can function and adapt to unprecedented changes.
Vietnam’s carbon market takes shape, but real test lies beyond trading
In-DepthVietnam’s emerging carbon market could reshape how businesses invest and cut emissions. Its real test, however, will be whether it drives genuine decarbonization rather than mere compliance.
Special report: Why Vietnam is winning over foreign retirees
In-DepthVietnam is emerging as an increasingly attractive retirement destination for foreigners, particularly Americans, thanks to its relatively low cost of living, friendly communities, rich food and culture, and natural beauty.
Explainer: Why do Vietnam’s Mekong Delta residents look forward to a timely flood season?
In-DepthThe annual flood season is an important part of life in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, but the natural cycle of rising waters has changed in recent years, with floods tending to arrive later and reach lower levels.
The regional pitch: How football shaped modern Southeast Asian identity
In-DepthSpeaking to reporters on Tuesday following Singapore’s 2-1 second-leg victory over Thailand, which resulted in a 4-3 aggregate defeat in the ASEAN Championship semifinals, Lions head coach Gavin Lee shared a sentiment that resonated across the tournament.
Why Vietnam's flashiest TikTok influencers are falling to the taxman
In-DepthIn the traditional world of organized crime, the golden rule is simple: stay in the shadows. But in the neon-lit era of Vietnamese social media, a new breed of 'celebrity' has turned that logic on its head.
Explainer: Why people are talking about reducing working hours in Vietnam
EconomyDiscussions have emerged in Vietnam following a recent proposal for a roadmap to cut working hours in the private sector.
Should Vietnam be worried about its $20bn trade deficit?
In-DepthFor an economy that has grown accustomed to celebrating trade surpluses, Vietnam’s figures so far this year make uncomfortable reading.
Vietnamese parents explain why they choose homeschooling as experts weigh in
EducationVietnamese parents who homeschool their children, along with teachers and education experts, have spoken out after the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training recently warned parents about homeschooling.
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?
