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Japanese Consul General recalls The Saigon Times’ value since the 1990s

In the news June 25, 2026

“I first began reading The Saigon Times during my earlier posting at the Consulate-General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City, from 1994 to 1998. Those were exciting times, with Vietnam opening up under the Doi Moi reforms and many Japanese companies were establishing their presence in southern Vietnam. As an officer responsible for economic affairs at the Consulate-General in those days, I found the up-to-date information The Saigon Times provided on Vietnam’s economy truly invaluable — and I am sure the Japanese business community here shared that sentiment.

The journey is complete

In the news June 25, 2026

There is a question that has occupied philosophers across cultures and centuries: what does it mean to live in a world where everything changes, and nothing lasts?

French Consul General highlights The Saigon Times as a long-standing source for Vietnam insights

In the news June 25, 2026

"The Saigon Times has been a trusted source of information for the French Consulate for many years. Its English edition enables expats like me to stay well informed about business, economic and social developments in Vietnam. It has also been one of the reliable sources we use for our daily news round-ups and updates, helping us keep track of what is happening both locally and nationally.

Dutch Consul General in HCMC commends The Saigon Times’ role as trusted economic bridge

In the news June 25, 2026

"The closure of The Saigon Times marks the end of an important chapter in Vietnam’s media landscape. Over the years, they were a trusted partner of the Dutch Consulate General and a highly respected voice within the international business community.

The link between exchange rate and bamboo toothpicks

In the news June 24, 2026

The first publication of Thoi bao Kinh te Sai Gon that I knew was The Saigon Times Weekly when I was a high school student back in 1998. To help me improve my English proficiency, my father saved money to buy the magazine for me. The initial purpose was not to help me study economics but to learn English.

A story that time could not fade

In the news June 24, 2026

Whether these words are fitting for a farewell, I cannot say. Yet as I look back on the more than one thousand days I spent contributing to the Saigon Times Group, from the summer of 2021 until now, through the “Tra du tuu hau” column in the Culture & Society section, these words emerged from the heart of a writer. They capture a journey that has meant far more to me than I can easily express, and one that will forever remain a cherished milestone in my life.

Messages to The Saigon Times

In the news June 24, 2026

"The name Saigon Times may gradually recede into memory, carried forward only in the recollections of generations of entrepreneurs, readers, and Saigon residents. Such is the nature of change. Yet behind every institution are people whose stories rarely make the headlines: those who gave their youth, their talent, and their dedication to a publication they came to regard not merely as a workplace, but as a second home.

A cradle for journalists

In the news June 24, 2026

As the Saigon Times Group comes to the end of its 35-year journey, I am saying goodbye to more than a publication. For the past three years, as a contributor learning under its guidance, I have come to see the newsroom as my school of journalism – a place that shaped the way I think, sharpened my writing, and left a lasting mark on my professional life.

Indonesian Consul General recognizes The Saigon Times as key bridge between Vietnam and the international community

In the news June 24, 2026

"For more than three decades since its establishment in 1991, The Saigon Times has distinguished itself as one of Vietnam’s most trusted and respected English-language publications.

A magazine rich in knowledge and insight

In the news June 24, 2026

Throughout Vietnam’s reform and international integration process, HCMC has consistently served as the nation’s economic engine and largest center for commerce, finance, and innovation. Accompanying this development has been the enduring presence and contribution of Kinh tế Sài Gòn magazine (formerly Thời báo Kinh tế Sài Gòn), one of Vietnam’s most reputable economic media organizations.

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