Farewell, with our heartfelt thank‑you

Dear valued readers,

A tribute to every generation that helped shape the Saigon Times Group and the memories we carry forward

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

“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

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

"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

"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.

A story that time could not fade

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.

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

"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

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.

New Zealand Consul General praises The Saigon Times’ 35-year contribution to Vietnam’s development story

"For 35 years, The Saigon Times has been far more than a publication. It has been a trusted voice accompanying Vietnam through a remarkable period of economic and social transformation.