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
Interest rates outlook
Interest rates rose sharply in the fourth quarter of 2022, leading the State Bank of Vietnam to intervene with aggressive measures. They edged down in the final days of last year. The interest rate trajectory in 2023 remains unpredictable, though. An upward spiral? The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV),
Money is no longer easy
Following the thriving 2020-2021 period, the VN-Index took a U-turn and fell sharply in 2022 amid a significant change in the macro-economic context, the global situation and internal problems plaguing the economy. In early 2022, the stock market continued its upward momentum from the preceding
Go for gold with golden population
Vietnam will face challenges if it does not make the most of its golden population structure. To ensure future development, human resources or talent must be nurtured, so they become “a pillar of the country” in the upcoming decades. Concerning disparity To develop an international financial