Vân Village Becomes Vin Village

Once known as the “leper village,” Vân Village was isolated for decades by disease, prejudice, and rugged terrain. Yet it was precisely this isolation that inadvertently preserved one of the most beautiful and pristine stretches of coastline in Da Nang.…
U.S. Tariffs: A Blow to Vietnam’s Dream of Becoming a Dragon

A 12.5% tariff from the U.S. may not be enough to bring Vietnam’s economy to its knees, but it’s enough to dispel the fog of rosy growth reports. Because when exported goods are hit with higher tariffs, the question immediately…
Remittances to Saigon Drop Sharply in the First Six Months of the Year

For many years, remittances have been seen as a quiet “lifeline” for Vietnam’s economy. Billions of dollars from Vietnamese living abroad flow back steadily, helping to support families, fund businesses, and provide a significant source of foreign currency for the…
Exam Cheating: Can Vietnam Avoid an “Indian Precedent”?

Exams are generally considered the fairest measure of educational achievement. But if that yardstick is bent, what can students still trust? Controversies over cheating, leaked exam questions, and admissions irregularities in many places are raising an unavoidable question: if the…