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The journey is complete

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?

The link between exchange rate and bamboo toothpicks

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

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.

Focus: Inbound Tourism Requires Quick Response: Many people believe that Vietnam’s tourism industry should make further efforts to draw international tourists from markets such as India, Australia and Southeast Asia.
Inside Vietnam Foreign Reserves Rise Again Bond Market: Vietnam’s foreign exchange reserves are being replenished. How To Rescue Corporate Bonds: Many enterprises, especially real estate ones, are now under huge pressure to settle bonds upon maturity, including bond interest, which stems from a lack of oversight in the recent overheated growth of the capital market. Real Estate Bonds Cause Real Headache: Let the creditors cleanse the real estate market. They know better than all others how to deal with their money. Business Is It Time To Tighten Bancassurance? Making the sale of insurance transparent and managing the quality of consulting during this process are the key to ensuring the long-term sustainable development of bancassurance—the distribution of insurance products via banks. Labor Market Staggers Under Mass Layoffs: A prolonged drop in new orders has made it hard for many enterprises to maintain normal operations, forcing them to continue reducing work hours or fire employees. Living Flea Market In Mountainous Township: Once traveling to the northernmost mountainous region of Vietnam, tourists should visit traditional flea markets here. Bac Ha flea market in Bac Ha Town in Lao Cai Province is held every Sunday and is one of the region’s largest and most impressive flea markets. Dedicating To Oriental Therapy Spa: A woman who has been devoting over 10 years to developing the model of spa using traditional Oriental therapies. Travel God’s Eye Mountain In Cao Bang: Eye of God Mountain (also known as Thung Mountain) attracts tourists thanks to its unique appearance—a hole in the center of the mountain, which looks like a giant eye. Binh Dinh’s Pumpkin Soup For Soul: In the coastal martial province of Binh Dinh, diners can enjoy pumpkin soup with coconut milk, a traditional yet nutritious soup.

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The journey is complete

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?

The link between exchange rate and bamboo toothpicks

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

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.