Vietnam Weekly

As Vietnam's economy expands and its global significance increases, staying informed about developments in the country is crucial. With a population of 96 million, Vietnam often receives limited media attention, especially from Western outlets. As a journalist residing in Vietnam, my goal is to highlight a variety of key stories, including large-scale infrastructure initiatives, environmental challenges, and everyday economic shifts along with their policy impacts. This resource will be essential for anyone looking to understand Vietnam better.

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The State Streamlining Powers Ahead

Dec 19, 2024 | vietnamweekly.substack.com | Michael Tatarski

Good morning! Hello to all new readers, and welcome to the latest edition of the Vietnam Weekly. If you’re reading this through a shared link, subscribe below. A reminder that starting in January, these free Friday newsletters will largely go behind the paywall, with just a summary available to non-paying readers. Earlier this week, paying subscribers got an initial review of Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line, which I had the chance to ride on Wednesday.
The HCMC Metro's Soft Opening

Dec 17, 2024 | vietnamweekly.substack.com | Michael Tatarski

Good afternoon! Welcome to a new edition of the Vietnam Weekly exclusively for paying subscribers. Feel free to share the newsletter with anyone interested in subscribing. If you’re reading this via …
The Year in Vietnamese Politics

Dec 15, 2024 | vietnamweekly.substack.com | Michael Tatarski

Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -47:55Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. Today’s returning guest is Nguyen Khac Giang, a Visiting Fellow at the Vietnam Studies Programme under the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore. He was on the show in March for a conversation about the anti-corruption campaign, and he’s one of my go-to voices for insight into Vietnamese politics.
Double-Digit GDP Goals

Dec 12, 2024 | vietnamweekly.substack.com | Michael Tatarski

Good morning! Hello to all new readers, and welcome to the latest edition of the Vietnam Weekly. If you’re reading this through a shared link, subscribe below. A reminder that starting in January, these free Friday newsletters will largely go behind the paywall, with just a summary available to non-paying readers. If you want to support the newsletter without committing to a recurring subscription, you can also Buy Me a Coffee.
Nvidia Lands in Vietnam

Dec 11, 2024 | vietnamweekly.substack.com | Michael Tatarski

Good morning! Welcome to a new edition of the Vietnam Weekly exclusively for paying subscribers. Feel free to share the newsletter with anyone interested in subscribing. Share Vietnam Weekly
Community Development, Forest Preservation, and Vietnamese Gin

Dec 8, 2024 | vietnamweekly.substack.com | Michael Tatarski

Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -31:26Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. Today’s guest is Daniel Nguyen, the founder of Sông Cái Distillery.
HCMC's Shrinking Migrant Population

Dec 5, 2024 | vietnamweekly.substack.com | Michael Tatarski

Good morning! Hello to all new readers, and welcome to the latest edition of the Vietnam Weekly. If you’re reading this through a shared link, be sure to subscribe below. If you want to support the newsletter without committing to a recurring subscription, you can also Buy Me a Coffee. In tragic news, 12 soldiers died from an accidental explosion during a training exercise in Đồng Nai Province on Monday.
Hanoi's Fight Against Smog

Nov 28, 2024 | vietnamweekly.substack.com | Michael Tatarski

Good morning! Hello to all new readers, and welcome to the latest edition of the Vietnam Weekly, coming to you from Ho Chi Minh City. I hit 8,000 total subscribers this week, which is a great milestone - thank you for signing up! If you’re reading this through a shared link, be sure to subscribe below. If you want to support the newsletter without committing to a recurring subscription, you can also Buy Me a Coffee. A new episode of The Vietnam Weekly Podcast hits all podcast platforms on Monday.
Streamlining the State

Nov 25, 2024 | vietnamweekly.substack.com | Michael Tatarski

Good morning! Welcome to a new edition of the Vietnam Weekly exclusively for paying subscribers. I’ve resumed billing and hope that we’re back to a fairly normal schedule. Safe to say I’m happy to be…
HCMC's 1st Metro Line "Completed"

Nov 24, 2024 | vietnamweekly.substack.com | Michael Tatarski

Good morning! Hello to all new readers, and welcome to the latest edition of the Vietnam Weekly - yes, really! This one is coming to you from Ho Chi Minh City; I was in Tokyo last week but that was a pre-planned trip to see Thom Yorke and entirely unrelated to what’s been going on with the newsletterI realize there’s a lot of confusion here, especially after Friday’s update. Trust me, I’m as confused as you.