Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly includes an update on several ongoing crackdowns (drugs/crime, intellectual property, etc.), and rising inflationary pressure from fuel import costs. Subscribe to the newsletter here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly covers extreme heat across northern and central provinces, big changes at VinFast, and the shocking murder of an Australian gang member in downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly looks at the latest impacts from the Iran War on the country (spoiler alert: surprisingly mild overall), more on Hanoi's transformation into a vast construction site, and the ongoing EV charging battle. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

[Analysis] Mining expansion in Laos is creating a "silent" threat for downstream communities in Vietnam. Arsenic and other chemicals are bioaccumulating in river systems, risking long-term health and livelihoods. Article by Pham Phan Long. *The views expressed are those of the author.

Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly covers General Secretary Tô Lâm's visit to China, labor shortages for major infrastructure projects, and more. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly covers the delay of Hanoi's planned inner-city motorbike ban, new regulations in Ha Giang following the death of a foreign tourist, and the groundbreaking of the country's first high-speed rail line. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly covers the confirmation of top leadership for the next five years, including To Lam's historic dual role as General Secretary and President, plus Q1 GDP growth and more. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

The latest Vietnam Weekly looks at two major environmental and food safety scandals, the ongoing impact of the Iran War, and a delay for Long Thanh International Airport. Free version available here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/p/shocking-e...

Tomorrow's Vietnam Weekly covers major environmental monitoring and food safety scandals that broke in recent days, plus the ongoing Iran War impact and a brief Long Thanh update. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Tomorrow's Vietnam Weekly covers flight restrictions by domestic airlines as jet fuel supply tightens, the nuclear power agreement with Russia, and Ho Chi Minh City once again trying to figure out what, exactly, the 'night-time economy' is. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly looks at calls for an economic support package amid ongoing impacts from the war in Iran, major recent development proposals in Ho Chi Minh City, and last weekend's election for National Assembly representatives. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

A new Vietnam Weekly arrives tomorrow, covering ongoing concerns about the Iran War's impact on fuel and energy supplies, plus the arrest of the chairman of the main investor in Long Thành International Airport for alleged bidding violations. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly covers the impact of the Iran war on trade and overseas Vietnamese workers, plus the new Law on Artificial Intelligence and more. Subscribe to the newsletter here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

The Vietnam Weekly returns from the Lunar New Year break tomorrow, covering more high-level discussions of the importance of state-owned enterprises, the launch of the International Financial Center in HCMC, and more. thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Trump to remove Vietnam from restricted tech list: Hanoi - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/vietnam-united-states-trump-tariffs-board-peace-5944246

Tomorrow's Vietnam Weekly covers the new food safety decree that is causing chaos for food importers, plus the ongoing controversy over the recent 'beautification' of several Ho Chi Minh City landmarks. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

A new Vietnam Weekly for paying subscribers goes out tomorrow, looking at the numerous planned high-speed rail projects across the country - and the hurdles they face. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Tomorrow's Vietnam Weekly covers the results of the recent National Congress, an ongoing string of food and environmental safety scandals, and Ho Chi Minh City's latest sidewalk-clearing campaign. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly covers the latest on the CPV's National Congress, which appears to have ended earlier than planned, plus the controversy over Bảo Ninh's 'The Sorrow of War' and the new decree aimed at reducing noise pollution. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly covers Murphy Oil's potentially huge discovery off the coast of Ho Chi Minh City, the high-profile Halong Canfoco food safety scandal, and the sand shortage threatening infrastructure projects in the south. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Out now for paying subscribers - can the public and private sectors both be the most important drivers of Vietnam’s economy? open.substack.com/pub/thevietn...

The first Vietnam Weekly of 2026 is out, covering strong annual GDP growth, controversy over Zalo’s new user terms, and much more. open.substack.com/pub/thevietn...

The Vietnam Weekly returns tomorrow, covering stellar 2025 GDP growth, an eventful holiday period for Phú Quốc, and Zalo's controversial new user terms and conditions. Subscribe here: thevietnamweekly.substack.com/subscribe

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