Economy
HCMC Remittances Hit Record High, Dwarfing Foreign Investment
HCMC pulled in USD 9.6 billion in remittances in 2024 — three times the city's FDI inflow.
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Economy
U.S. Blocks Nippon Steel Deal: What It Means for Vietnam's Steel Industry
The U.S. blocked Nippon Steel's US Steel bid. Vietnam's Hoa Phat boosted output 34% and eyes the global top 30.
Vietnam
When a Stand-Up Comic Picked Up a Camera — One Việt Kiều's Search for Roots
[When a Stand-Up Comic Picked Up a Camera — One Việt Kiều's Search for Roots] In 2017, Fred Le did something his family couldn't understand: he moved to Vietnam. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, he was the child of refugees who fled after
Education
Why Vietnam's City Universities Are Just a Few Buildings
[Why Vietnam's City Universities Are Just a Few Buildings] Walk into a university in central Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi and the first thing you notice is how small it is. The entire school might be a few buildings — every department and thousands of students crammed inside.
Business
Thai Tycoon Increases Vinamilk Investment
Thailand's TCC Group subsidiary F&N raises its Vinamilk stake to 18.69%, betting on Vietnam's consumer market for the long term.
Transportation
Hanoi Is Banning Motorcycles From Its City Center Starting July 2026
[Hanoi Is Banning Motorcycles From Its City Center Starting July 2026] If you've ever stood at a Hanoi intersection during rush hour, you know the scene. Thousands of motorcycles surge through the crossroads like a flood, horns blaring, exhaust hanging in the air. It's chaotic, visceral,
Politics
Confirmed: APEC 2027 Will Be Held on Phu Quoc
Vietnam will host APEC for the third time in 2027, on the resort island of Phu Quoc. The venue choice signals Vietnam's ambition to build an international conference hub.
Economy
Vietnam Breaks Ground on Its First Nuclear Power Plant, a Southeast Asian First
Vietnam approved its first nuclear plant in Ninh Thuan. Russia and Japan will help build it — a potential Southeast Asian first.
Economy
Japan's AEON Pushes Into Vietnam's Consumer Finance Market
AEON Financial bought Vietnam's PTF for VND 4.3 trillion. SeABank walked away with a 6x return.
Economy
Vietnam's Coffee Prices Hit a Nine-Year High
Drought cut Vietnam's coffee output by 15%, but prices surged 57%. Exports hit USD 5.5 billion, up 32% year-on-year.
Industry
From Street Vendors to Billion-Dong Jackpots: Inside Vietnam's Lottery Industry
Vietnam's lottery industry pulls in USD 6.5 billion a year. Behind the jackpots are 500,000 street vendors earning under USD 10 a day.
Economy
Trump Exits Paris Agreement — Will Vietnam's Carbon Trading Timeline Be Delayed?
Vietnam has officially launched its carbon trading market plan, targeting a 2029 start. Trump's Paris Agreement withdrawal raises questions about the timeline.