Heritage 222

Story: Tran Huyen Photo: Nguyen Phong, Minh Quan We look into the feng shui of Vietnam’s historic capitals From the dawn of our people’s history to the final dynasty, Vietnam’s political centers changed repeatedly, from Phong Chau (Phu Tho) of the Van Lang – King Hung period (2000 B.C.); Co Loa / Spiral Citadel (Hanoi) of the Au Lac – […]

12/10/2020 - Domestic

I left my heart in San Francisco

Phan Quoc Vinh For a “wanderluster” like me, far-flung places promise exciting mysteries. When I first set foot in California’s glorious San Francisco, I felt as if I was reconnecting with an old flame, albeit one I’d never met. There was a sense of comforting familiarity, and novel excitement. Pier 39 on a sunny day A trail of love In […]

07/10/2020 - International

The year of Gold: Will gold hit new highs?

The price of gold has soared this year, nearly reaching the 2011 high, but remains a far cry from the all-time inflation-adjusted record in 1980. For investors who bought gold pre-Covid-19, this metal’s profitability is shining brightly. Meanwhile, the picture turned grey for swing traders in August due to sharply falling prices. Soaring gold prices indicate a grim outlook amidst […]

07/10/2020 - Business