This week’s readings/links include a Discovery Channel documentary on FPT’s evolution into Vietnam’s national champion, an interview with Tan Sri Nazir Razak, David Baker on gold equities, Michael Weinberg discusses China’s economic challenges and commercial real estate in the US, and Atossa Araxia Abrahamian on the Medici Affair, the history of free trade zones, and the mysteries of the Geneva Freeport.

• Discovery Channel: The story of Vietnam’s tech revolution.
• Keluar Sekejap Lagi: Interview with Tan Sri Nazir Razak.
• Kitco Mining: David Baker on gold equities.
• Lumida Wealth: Conversation with Michael Weinberg.
• LitHub: Atossa Araxia Abrahamian on the Medici Affair, the history of free trade zones, and the mysteries of the Geneva Freeport.