Vietnam
Should You Visit Vietnam During Tết? An Honest Guide
Tết means closed shops, pricier hotels, and empty ATMs. But an empty Ho Chi Minh City might be something you'll only ever see once.
The Viet Media
Business
Highland Coffee and Taiwan's Milksha Share the Same Owner: Jollibee
Vietnam's Highland Coffee and Taiwan's Milksha share an owner: Philippines' Jollibee, which operates local F&B brands across 17 countries.
Politics
Vietjet CEO Visits Trump, Vietnam's Bid to 'Make America Great Again'
Vietjet's chairwoman became the first Vietnamese to visit Trump post-election, announcing USD 64 billion in U.S. investments.
Economy
Why Do Vietnam and Taiwan Both Have Such Low Government Debt?
Vietnam caps national debt below 40% of GDP. With Taiwan, they are the lowest-debt economies in Southeast and East Asia.
Infrastructure
Ho Chi Minh City's First-Ever Metro: The Ride
A firsthand ride on Ho Chi Minh City's first metro line, Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien. The 20-km route takes just 25 minutes, with fares as low as VND 6,000.
Infrastructure
Ho Chi Minh City's First-Ever Metro: The History
From a 2007 plan to a 2024 trial run, Ho Chi Minh City's first metro took 17 years. Funded by Japan's JICA with Hitachi and Mitsubishi on construction.
Infrastructure
Ho Chi Minh City's First-Ever Metro: The Future
With Metro Line 1 open, Ho Chi Minh City's full 11-line network plan is in motion. By 2045, the system will stretch 510 km, connecting surrounding cities.
Politics
Vietnam's PM at Davos: I'd Play Golf With Trump All Day for National Interests
At Davos, Vietnam's PM outlined AI and net-zero ambitions, and joked he'd play golf with Trump all day for national interests.
Technology
Vietnam's Internet Is Fast and Cheap. Here's Why.
Vietnam's broadband hits 130.91 Mbps at under USD 12/month. Fierce telecom competition and government digital push drive the value.
Vietnam
Vietnam's First Successful BOT Project
Phu My 2.2 was Vietnam's first internationally tendered BOT project — $400 million invested, 20 years operated, now successfully transferred. A benchmark for Vietnam's PPP model.
Economy
Can Vietnam's New Rules Fix Its Unfinished Building Problem?
220 projects in Ho Chi Minh City stalled due to regulations, only 77 resolved. A proposed law change would allow transfers of projects with unpaid fees to restart the market.
Vietnam
How Vietnam's Office Workers Turned Year-End Parties Into Million-View TikTok Shows
Vietnamese office workers are hiring choreographers, renting concert-grade gear, and going viral on TikTok — all for the company year-end party.