Sustainability is not just green
Three pillars of sustainability, namely economy, environment and society, are recognized and promoted in the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Sustainable development encompasses the conservation and development of different types of capital, including capital for
Strategy to develop Mekong Delta region
The Mekong Delta has been in decline, and questions arise over whether its economy will return to growth or continue to suffer from the downturn in the next period. After the high growth in the 2001-2010 period, the Mekong Delta’s economy gradually slowed down and entered a recession from
Innocent feelings of little artists
It was worrying to see the unexpected rain in HCMC this month. But unlike a farmer who would be worried about his rice germination due to the rain while it is being dried outdoors, I was worried about something else: paintings at a recent exhibition not being moved inside in time, wasting the hard
Devoted to traditional methods
Le Anh, a native of the north-central province of Thanh Hoa, decided to quit a civil engineering job that paid him thousands of U.S. dollars per month to establish a startup to make traditional fish sauce. After multiple difficulties, Le Anh managed to make Le Gia (*) a favorite traditional fish
Perching on good land
The Lunar New Year (Tet) brings great joy. That is a common saying among the Vietnamese people. However, for coffee farmers in the Central Highlands region, a good harvest brings joy, which is their Tet. The joy is not felt only by farmers, but spreads across the country, filling landlords,
In search of the best Pho
My eating habits, which were originally simple and mainly focused on filling my stomach and prioritizing convenience, turned healthy after living nearly half of my life in a foreign country. Hence, the only favorite dish I can remember from my childhood is Pho. In those days, there were not many
New Year – Hopes from reforms
Amid uncertainties and unpredictability in the world, Vietnam has strived to improve its institutional regime to maintain stability and development. Being an enthusiatic supporter of such reforms, I pin high hopes on two policy breakthroughs: The National Master Zoning Plan and amendments to the
Which sectors are bound for breakthroughs?
Analysts and investors still expect certain industry groups will outperform the general market in 2023, based on their own stories and the varying degrees of impact from the economic context and the outlook for this year. However, it has been forecast by quite a few organizations that difficulties
Preparing for the worst
The Government has set a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6.5% for 2023 although most developed economies are on the verge of recession, especially the U.S. and the European Union. Businesses and households should prepare for the worst-case scenario. Revenue dives Vietnam has a high
The dearth of new orders
Vietnam’s export revenue shot up to a record high last year despite global economic uncertainties. However, anxiety has quickly emerged as new orders have begun to plunge. Bright prospect for Vietnam’s exports Figures released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs showed that import and
Momentum to retain economic vibrancy
Industrial production and commercial-service activity fell sharply as 2022 came to a close, indicating a daunting year ahead for HCMC’s economy. Amid mounting challenges, internal momentum in the city’s core industries seems to be essential to retain its economic vibrancy. Evaluating economic
A delicious Tet
Spring is in the air and yes Tet is just around the corner! The Vietnamese Lunar New Year comes our way early this year, on January 22. It’s a joyous occasion as families and friends, near and far, gather to re-connect, celebrate and usher in the new year. Amid all the festive preparation, why not