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Financial markets are more complex than ever. Goldman Sachs is harnessing the power of its global analysis to break down the key factors driving the markets and the economy each week. We take a closer look at the secret source of Vietnamese children's first-class education system. Islamic scholars are divided on whether cryptocurrencies violate prohibitions on the charging of interest and speculation, gambling.

A seemingly small change to the Supreme Court’s powers to adjudicate “reasonableness” represents a significant risk to the country’s democratic functioning—and 30 weeks of popular protest about it will continue. Our correspondent looks into why Vietnam’s schools produce such excellent students (09:54). And examining the debate on whether cryptocurrency trading conflicts with Islamic strictures (15:15).

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