The Aloe Vera from the White Sands | Local Towards Global

08/01/2026
13:38

The land of sun, wind, and endless sand dunes. Yet from that very harshness, a “green gold mine” has risen. Aloe vera – once a wild plant in the sand – has now become the symbol of high-tech agriculture. Conquering 27 countries, cementing its position as No. 1 in Southeast Asia. Welcome to the journey of: The Aloe Vera from the White Sands

The productivity paradox | Vietnam 360

The productivity paradox | Vietnam 360

Politics & Economy 29:25

Việt Nam’s economy is growing fast, but a key question remains: how to boost productivity? With a GDP of 514 billion USD, the country matches the revenue of giants like Amazon - yet relies on a workforce far larger. This gap highlights a critical challenge. In this episode of Vietnam 360, we explore what must change in education, industry and policy to turn scale into strength.

The Point 2: New momentum for Việt Nam - China relations | 18.04.2026

The Point 2: New momentum for Việt Nam - China relations | 18.04.2026

Politics & Economy 15:02

Việt Nam - China relations continue to draw attention amid an increasingly complex regional and global landscape. The recent State visit to Tô Lâm to China marks a significant milestone, reinforcing the foundation of bilateral ties while opening up new expectations for cooperation in the period ahead. The visit conveys important messages about strengthening political trust, deepening economic links, and expanding strategic collaboration between Việt Nam and China.

FDI into Hồ Chí Minh City | Bizline

FDI into Hồ Chí Minh City | Bizline

Politics & Economy 28:39

Welcome to this week’s Bizline, your snapshot of Vietnam’s evolving economy. In Ho Chi Minh City, foreign direct investment is rising far above the national average, sparking debate over whether this signals a temporary rebound or a lasting structural shift. In Market Makers, we explore how private labels are becoming core to retailers’ growth, expanding across more categories and reshaping competition in the consumer landscape today and into the future.

China Link | 15.04.2026

China Link | 15.04.2026

Politics & Economy 26:48

Let's dive into this week's China Link for latest updates.

The Point 1: Schools Rising to Bridge the Education Gap | 15.04.2026

The Point 1: Schools Rising to Bridge the Education Gap | 15.04.2026

Politics & Economy 14:35

From policy to impact - this week on The Point. Hundreds of schools are rising across Việt Nam’s border communes under Conclusion 81, bringing education closer to remote communities. With 229 inter-level boarding schools underway and a goal to reach all 248 border areas, the push is gaining pace. In Tuyên Quang, projects like Lũng Cú are already taking shape - marking real progress ahead of the new school year.

The Point 2: New momentum for Việt Nam-China relations | 18.04.2026

The Point 2: New momentum for Việt Nam-China relations | 18.04.2026

Politics & Economy 13:46

Viet Nam-China relations continue to draw attention amid an increasingly complex regional and global landscape. The recent State visit to China by Party General Secretary, State President Tô Lâm is seen as a significant milestone, reinforcing the foundation of bilateral ties while opening up new expectations for cooperation in the period ahead.