The final Vietnam Weekly of 2025 is out, covering Long Thanh’s first test flight and much more. Paid subscriptions are currently 15% off - find out more through the link. open.substack.com/pub/thevietn...

The final Vietnam Weekly of 2025 arrives tomorrow, covering Long Thành International Airport's first "flight," a record-breaking tourism year, and more. Subscribe now to enjoy 15% of the usual subscription rate: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe?co...

Looking back on a remarkable 2025 for Vietnam, a year that may set the country on the path of avoiding the middle-income trap - or not. Plus, a tangent on what has been a frankly difficult year for the Vietnam Weekly. thevietnamweekly.substack.com/p/closing-ou...

The final Vietnam Weekly Podcast of 2025 features Nguyen Khac Giang on what could be the most consequential year for the country since Đổi Mới began in 1986. Available wherever podcasts are found. open.spotify.com/episode/6mlQ...

The latest Vietnam Weekly is out, and paid subscriptions are currently 15% off the usual rate. open.substack.com/pub/thevietn...

Tomorrow's Vietnam Weekly covers bad news for the country's nuclear energy ambitions, deepening financial/tech ties with China, and the salacious 'Vietnamese butcher' case. Enjoy 15% off the usual subscription rate through December 31: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/2025

Out now for paying Vietnam Weekly subscribers: open.substack.com/pub/thevietn...

Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly for paying subscribers covers an incredibly active few months for Vingroup, which has expanded into multiple new sectors while potentially taking on billions in high-profile rail projects. Subscribe now and enjoy 10% off. thevietnamweekly.substack.com/2025

Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly covers the arrival of Hanoi's toxic winter air, rebuilding efforts following deadly flooding in central provinces, and a construction crew accidentally knocking out most of Phú Quốc's electricity supply. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/2025

Honored that The Vietnam Weekly Podcast was named ‘Best Podcast’ in the Where in HCMC People’s Picks 2025. Check it out here: open.spotify.com/show/73lLtoG...

The latest Vietnam Weekly is out, covering a massive new bridge off the country’s southern tip and the latest on the horrible flooding across south-central provinces. open.substack.com/pub/thevietn...

Tomorrow's Vietnam Weekly covers the latest on the disastrous flooding across south-central provinces, the huge bridge being built to a tiny island off the coast of Cà Mau, and ongoing scandals involving high-profile influencers. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

The latest Vietnam Weekly covers the heartbreaking flooding across south-central provinces, which killed around 100 people and devastated agricultural communities. open.substack.com/pub/thevietn...

This episode of The Vietnam Weekly Podcast was recorded before the extent of the latest flooding was clear, but it’s even more relevant now. open.spotify.com/episode/6N3s...

Last weekend, I took a long-overdue trip to Cát Tiên National Park, home to some of Vietnam's most amazing - and endangered - primate species, along with much more. Check out what the park has to offer in the latest Vietnam Weekly. thevietnamweekly.substack.com/p/cat-tien-f...

Check out the latest Vietnam Weekly, and don't forget to upgrade to a paid subscription to get more insight and analysis. thevietnamweekly.substack.com/p/the-englis...

Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly covers concerns over a teacher shortage as English becomes mandatory from the first grade, plus the need for an exceptionally strong end of the year in order to meet the 2025 GDP target. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

A new Vietnam Weekly for paying subscribers, covering the ongoing (and highly controversial) push to ban gas-powered motorbikes in central Hanoi next July. open.substack.com/pub/thevietn...

The most recent Vietnam Weekly covered the impact of Typhoon Kalmaegi, which tore into the south-central coast, plus the ongoing debate over how to divide flights when Long Thành International Airport opens next year. thevietnamweekly.substack.com/p/typhoon-ka...

Tomorrow's Vietnam Weekly will go out later in the morning to capture the impact of dangerous Typhoon Kalmaegi, which makes landfall on the south-central coast tonight, plus the latest on Long Thành International Airport. Subscribe to the newsletter here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly covers the astonishing flooding that hit central provinces this week, Vingroup's curious land deal in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the latest on Long Thành International Airport. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly covers bond-related concerns at a few major banks, more turmoil in the domestic gold market, and plans to develop two huge new parks in Ho Chi Minh City. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly covers Vingroup's recent moves into the energy and steel industries, the arrests of a TikTok influencer and a businessman that were all over domestic media, and the launch of a new domestic airline. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly covers the second round of historic flooding across northern provinces in as many weeks, impressive Q3 GDP growth, and the (maybe, probably) stock market upgrade by FTSE Russell. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Belatedly sharing Friday's Vietnam Weekly, which covered the devastating impact of Typhoon Bualoi (as Matmo hits northern provinces today), plus anticipation for the potential stock market classification upgrade by FTSE Russel on Wednesday. thevietnamweekly.substack.com/p/bualoi-lea...

The next Vietnam Weekly covers the devastating impact of Typhoon Bualoi, anticipation for the potential stock market upgrade on October 7, and the latest on Trump's tariffs. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly covers the impact of Typhoon Ragasa as another storm follows on its heels, the Prime Minister's call for more housing, and the success of movies backed (separately) by the public security and defense ministries. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Friday's Vietnam Weekly covered ongoing concerns about Long Thành International Airport's poor connectivity with Ho Chi Minh City, plus efforts to increase electric motorbike accessibility as inner-city gas bike bans loom. thevietnamweekly.substack.com/p/the-road-t...

Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly covers the latest on Long Thành International Airport, plus efforts to build out battery swapping networks as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City race to limit gas-powered motorbikes. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly covers the end of the state's gold production monopoly, the debate over electricity pricing, and more. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

"The false rumors and 'intentional attempts to mislead public opinion' related to the company’s financial situation, its product quality and origin, legal issues concerning its products, and its top executives." e.vnexpress.net/news/busines...

New Vietnam Weekly Podcast episode out now: open.spotify.com/episode/3RFp...

The latest Vietnam Weekly is out, covering Hanoi massive National Day parade and visits to China by both PM Pham Minh Chinh and President Luong Cuong. thevietnamweekly.substack.com/p/hanoi-welc...

Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly looks back at the massive National Day celebration in Hanoi, plus Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính's visit to China for the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit. Subscribe to the newsletter here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

A new Vietnam Weekly is out, covering the impact of Typhoon Kajiki, which flooded much of Hanoi, and the wild atmosphere in the capital during the run-up to the 80th anniversary of National Day, which is seeing outpourings of patriotism on a massive scale. open.substack.com/pub/thevietn...

Crazy scenes from Hanoi yesterday. Plenty more rain hit the city today. e.vnexpress.net/photo/enviro...

The latest Vietnam Weekly is out, covering a government-backed effort to improve behavior by high-profile influencers after a string of scandals, plus frenzied excitement over events in Hanoi linked to the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2. thevietnamweekly.substack.com/p/cleaning-u...

The new Vietnam Weekly Podcast features travel writer Joshua Zukas on writing a guidebook on such a fast-changing country, the risks of overtourism in places like Hoi An and Sa Pa, favorite lesser-known spots to visit, and more. Available wherever podcasts are found. open.spotify.com/episode/5ZQY...

The latest Vietnam Weekly looks at concerns that it will take passengers several hours to reach Long Thành International Airport, plus General Secretary Tô Lâm's visit to South Korea. Subscribe now and enjoy a 20% discount through September 2. thevietnamweekly.substack.com/p/long-thanh...

The latest Vietnam Weekly looks at the ongoing rise of public patriotism (some may say nationalism) in the country, with huge concerts and the upcoming 80th anniversary of National Day in Hanoi striking a confident, militaristic tone. thevietnamweekly.substack.com/p/the-rise-o...

The new Vietnam Weekly Podcast episode features Consul General of the Netherlands Daniël Stork, who is wrapping up his 4-year posting in HCMC. We discussed the deep ties between Vietnam & the Netherlands, plus his personal reflections on the country. open.spotify.com/episode/1hBA...

“A consortium has proposed to pilot ‘low-emission zones’ (LEZs) in the downtown core and the coastal district of Can Gio, gradually tightening restrictions on non-compliant vehicles from 2026 before phasing them out entirely by 2032.” e.vnexpress.net/news/news/en...

The latest Vietnam Weekly covers VinFast's first overseas factory, the debate over Hanoi's proposed inner-city gas-powered motorbike, & renewable energy investors hesitating over unclear regulations and pricing. thevietnamweekly.substack.com/p/vinfast-go...

"A Vietnamese movie has come under scrutiny for using AI to replace lead actress, Miss Grand International 2021 Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien, who has been arrested for alleged fraud." e.vnexpress.net/news/tech/te...

The latest Vietnam Weekly looked at the massive expansion of the planned Gia Bình Airport in Bắc Ninh, which will become the second-largest airport in the country, plus Hanoi's preparations for the 80th anniversary of National Day. thevietnamweekly.substack.com/p/a-surprisi...

Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly covers the sudden plan to build the country's second-largest airport in Bắc Ninh, plus Hanoi's ongoing preparations for a massive military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

The latest Vietnam Weekly covered the much-discussed proposal to ban gas motorbikes in central Hanoi starting next July. open.substack.com/pub/thevietn...

The Vietnam Weekly returns tomorrow, covering Hanoi's potential gas-powered motorbike ban in the city center next year, deadly weather across the country, and ongoing confusion over the supposed U.S. tariff deal. Sign up here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Horrible news from Ha Long Bay. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

America in 2025: riding in a Tesla Uber where the driver is showing off full self-driving mode while a pedestrian gives the middle finger to the driver of a Tesla stopped in front of you at a red light.