Brewing Billions: Vietnam’s USD 8.4 Billion Coffee Economy under Climate Stress Published: 22 January 2026 Article Vietnam’s coffee exports hit a record $8.4bn in 2024–2025, cementing its status as the world’s Robusta powerhouse. However, behind the boom, farmers in the Central Highlands face droughts, floods, and climate stress, thus testing the future of the “Robusta King.” Le Dinh Tuyen
Redesigning a Plastic-Free Future for Vietnam Published: 4 November 2024 Article A female waste picker’s simple dream is, in its own way, part of a much bigger plan toward a plastic-free future for Vietnam. Nguyen Thuy Mien
Behind the Wrath of Typhoon Yagi Published: 27 September 2024 Article Despite warnings that Typhoon Yagi would be a superstorm, its aftermath left devastation beyond what Vietnam could have imagined, offering a costly lesson in responding to natural disasters. Le Dinh Tuyen, Kieu Mai
Vietnam: The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) has high political costs Published: 10 March 2024 Analysis The purpose of Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETPs) is to decarbonize energy systems in emerging countries. In Vietnam, the partnership is ambitious but underfunded, unjust, and riddled with high political costs. Dr. Jörg Wischermann
Sharing Space in the Digital Era: Coworking and Coliving in the New Vietnam Published: 30 October 2023 Article The rise of "co-workation" and "workcation" is redefining the way people work and live, driven by the proliferation of coworking spaces and coliving facilities. Vietnam, with its booming economy, tech-savvy population, and flexible work demands, is a prime location for this trend to flourish, serving both local and international demand. Nguyen Ha Phuong
Schools for the Gifted: The Vietnamese Socialist Education System Turns into a Coveted Commodity in the Market Economy Published: 20 October 2023 Article This article explores the evolution of gifted education in Vietnam, particularly in the context of shifting political and economic landscapes. It delves into the historical success of Vietnamese students in international competitions and the development of schools for the gifted. The article highlights the changing motivations for pursuing education in the West and how this shift is impacting the country's educational landscape. Vu Hoang Long
Weaving Nation and Nature: The Rise of Indigenous Textiles in Vietnam’s Eco-fashion Published: 3 October 2023 Article In Vietnam, a dynamic fashion evolution is underway, where indigenous textiles, traditional craftsmanship, and eco-friendly practices are reshaping the creative landscape. This eco-fashion movement, driven by both cultural pride and environmental consciousness, bridges the past and present. Indigenous artisans are key collaborators, transferring knowledge to designers. Chi Yen Ha
Nurturing Artistic Frontiers: The Role of Independent Art Spaces in Shaping Vietnam's Creative Landscape Published: 2 October 2023 Essay From an informal beginnings to be an artistic catalyst in Vietnam's thriving art scene, Á Space, an independent art space in Hanoi, a pioneer in nurturing unconventional artists and fostering an inclusive art community. How this art space thrives on limited resources, empowers overlooked talents, and transforms the art landscape. Á Space's unique role in promoting art beyond conventional boundaries is a testament to its enduring impact. Van Do
Vietnam in Motion Published: 29 August 2023 Vietnam in Motion is a web-dossier that explores entangled stories of the people in contemporary Vietnam. Publishing scholarly articles, interviews, essays from artists, writers, and thinkers, it will look to range across disciplines and reflects on the transformation happening in the Socialist Republic Vietnam, a country of nearly 96 million people that still remains partly unobserved. By sharing the thoughts of experts in their fields of science, activism, the arts and beyond, it covers a wide range of important events that have crucial impact on the lives of the people. Vietnam in Motion thinks with and thinks about Vietnam, providing a space to reflect on politics, economy, future, nature, culture and the arts in the 21st century.
JETP Vietnam Energy Transition with Political Costs Published: 20 April 2024 E-Paper The purpose of Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETPs) is to decarbonize energy systems in emerging countries. In Vietnam, the partnership is ambitious but underfunded, unjust, and riddled with high political costs. Dr. Jörg Wischermann
Photo-Essay: Ho Chi Minh City Devastated as Huge Wave of Coronavirus Hits Published: 6 August 2021 Photo Essay Ho Chi Minh City is the largest economic and financial center in Vietnam with 9 million people, accounting for nearly 10% of Vietnam's population. At the end of April, when the city was about to celebrate the 46th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, new cases emerged.
