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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:
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about 23 hours ago
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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:
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8 days ago
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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:
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15 days ago
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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:
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22 days ago
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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:
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29 days ago
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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.
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about 1 month ago
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about 1 month ago
Trump to remove Vietnam from restricted tech list: Hanoi -
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/vietnam-united-states-trump-tariffs-board-peace-5944246
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Trump to remove Vietnam from restricted tech list: Hanoi
US President Donald Trump and Vietnam's top leader To Lam met in person for the first time at the White House on Friday, after Lam attended the inaugural meeting of Trump's "Board of Peace" in Washington.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/vietnam-united-states-trump-tariffs-board-peace-5944246
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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:
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about 2 months ago
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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:
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about 2 months ago
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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:
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2 months ago
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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:
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2 months ago
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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:
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3 months ago
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Out now for paying subscribers - can the public and private sectors both be the most important drivers of Vietnam’s economy?
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Whose Economy Is It Anyway?
The public-private tug of war
https://open.substack.com/pub/thevietnamweekly/p/whose-economy-is-it-anyway?r=73ut&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay
3 months ago
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The first Vietnam Weekly of 2026 is out, covering strong annual GDP growth, controversy over Zalo’s new user terms, and much more.
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GDP Growth On Target
And Zalo's controvsersy
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3 months ago
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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:
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3 months ago
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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.
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Long Thành Takes Off (Sort Of)
And a record tourism year
https://open.substack.com/pub/thevietnamweekly/p/long-thanh-takes-off-sort-of?r=73ut&utm_medium=ios
3 months ago
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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:
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4 months ago
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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.
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Closing Out a Pivotal 2025
Setting the stage for the future
https://thevietnamweekly.substack.com/p/closing-out-2025
4 months ago
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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.
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Spotify – Web Player
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4 months ago
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The latest Vietnam Weekly is out, and paid subscriptions are currently 15% off the usual rate.
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Japan Backs Out of Nuclear Energy
Plus, deepening China ties?
https://open.substack.com/pub/thevietnamweekly/p/japan-backs-out-of-nuclear-energy?r=73ut&utm_medium=ios
4 months ago
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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:
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Subscribe to Vietnam Weekly
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4 months ago
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Out now for paying Vietnam Weekly subscribers:
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Vingroup's Momentous Year
Can they pull it all off?
https://open.substack.com/pub/thevietnamweekly/p/vingroups-momentous-year?r=73ut&utm_medium=ios
4 months ago
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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.
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4 months ago
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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:
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4 months ago
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Honored that The Vietnam Weekly Podcast was named ‘Best Podcast’ in the Where in HCMC People’s Picks 2025. Check it out here:
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4 months ago
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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.
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Cà Mau's Curious Bridge
And the flood toll rises
https://open.substack.com/pub/thevietnamweekly/p/ca-maus-curious-bridge?r
4 months ago
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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:
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4 months ago
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The latest Vietnam Weekly covers the heartbreaking flooding across south-central provinces, which killed around 100 people and devastated agricultural communities.
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Flooding Brings South-Central Vietnam to its Knees
A brutal weather year continues
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4 months ago
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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.
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Responding to Vietnam's Historic Floods
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6N3sUsD2gCH4DWuTWTtn0p?si
4 months ago
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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.
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4 months ago
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Check out the latest Vietnam Weekly, and don't forget to upgrade to a paid subscription to get more insight and analysis.
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The English Teaching Push
And all eyes on 8.5%
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5 months ago
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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:
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5 months ago
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A new Vietnam Weekly for paying subscribers, covering the ongoing (and highly controversial) push to ban gas-powered motorbikes in central Hanoi next July.
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5 months ago
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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.
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5 months ago
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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:
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5 months ago
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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:
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5 months ago
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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:
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5 months ago
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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:
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6 months ago
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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:
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6 months ago
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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.
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6 months ago
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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:
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6 months ago
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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:
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6 months ago
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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.
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6 months ago
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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:
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7 months ago
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Tomorrow's new Vietnam Weekly covers the end of the state's gold production monopoly, the debate over electricity pricing, and more. Subscribe here:
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7 months ago
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"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."
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Vingroup of billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong sues 68 individuals, organizations for ‘spreading false information’ - VnExpress International
Vingroup of billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong has filed lawsuits against 68 organizations and individuals in Vietnam and elsewhere for “spreading false information about the company and its management.”
https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/companies/vingroup-of-billionaire-pham-nhat-vuong-sues-68-individuals-organizations-for-spreading-false-information-4936763.html
7 months ago
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New Vietnam Weekly Podcast episode out now:
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Ensuring Education for Disadvantaged Girls
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7 months ago
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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.
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7 months ago
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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:
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7 months ago
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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.
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