Robusta needs trust before Vietnam builds global brand for it
In-Depth“It smells so good that I suspect it has been flavored,” a customer exclaimed after tasting my naturally roasted coffee. I am a coffee producer, and that reaction has stayed with me ever since.
What’s behind over 12% GRDP growth in Vietnam’s three fastest-growing localities?
EconomyThree Vietnamese localities have surged past 12-percent GRDP growth in the first nine months of 2026. What is driving their standout performance, and can that momentum help Vietnam in its broader push for double-digit growth?
Are Vietnam’s naturalized players good enough?
In-DepthBased on transfer values, Vietnam’s naturalized players cannot match their Indonesian counterparts, raising questions over whether the country should rely on naturalized talent to strengthen its national team.
British tourist stranded in forest after Google Maps detour and flat tire, Vietnamese police come to rescue
Expat LifeA British tourist who followed Google Maps onto a treacherous forest road in central Vietnam was rescued by two police officers after his motorcycle suffered a flat tire in the mountains, an experience he described as one of the best he has ever had in his travels across 34 countries.
How can Vietnamese Robusta coffee become Fine Robusta?
In-Depth‘Fine Robusta’ is opening up a new approach to Robusta coffee–from the selection of raw materials, harvesting and processing to storage and the expression of quality in the cup. For Vietnam, this journey requires changes not only in how coffee is produced, but also in how quality is assessed.
Ho Chi Minh City’s TOD puzzle: Balancing development and infrastructure funding
In-DepthHo Chi Minh City’s transit-oriented development (TOD) ambitions hinge not only on building metro lines, but also on finding viable ways to finance surrounding infrastructure while ensuring that development projects remain commercially feasible.
Why Vietnam, why now? APAC F&B expert on country’s 'unique moment'
In-DepthAfter watching Vietnam’s developments over the past five to 10 years, Stanley Ko, president of Ko Hospitality Group, believes the timing is right to make a move into the country, citing its young workforce, economic growth, and increasingly sophisticated consumers.
What can Vietnam learn from Singapore’s HDB model for affordable social housing?
In-DepthAs Vietnam accelerates social housing construction, the focus should go beyond the number and price of homes to a broader question: what kind of life will the people living in them have, with Singapore’s HDB model offering lessons in designing homes and neighborhoods around residents’ everyday needs.
Future of Vietnam-Singapore ties built on trust, delivery: Consul General Pang Te Cheng
In-DepthOver the past five decades, Vietnam and Singapore have built one of the most dynamic, forward-looking strategic partnerships in Southeast Asia, spanning trade, smart infrastructure, and the new frontiers of green and digital transformation.
KRAFTON faces multinational boycott calls after banning 2 Vietnamese PUBG stars
In-DepthSouth Korea-based game publisher KRAFTON is facing growing criticism from PUBG communities in several countries after permanently banning Vietnamese players Himass and TanVuu, with the backlash spreading from Vietnam to China, Thailand and international esports forums.
