Podcasts about Ho Chi Minh City

Liz Bui takes us behind the scenes at Yulex, a material science company that's replacing extremely useful, but problematic petroleum-based products with natural rubber alternatives. Liz Bui is Chief Executive Officer at YULEX, based in the USA. She began her career in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry where she spent 20 years in senior roles. On top of managing all operational and business matters at YULEX, Liz is an intellectual property and transactional lawyer, a PhD scientist and also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego School of Law. Originally from Vietnam, at the age of six Liz escaped on the day Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) fell to the North Vietnamese forces. She and her siblings, without their parents, were war refugees aboard a fishing boat until they were rescued by a US aircraft carrier. Like other Vietnamese refugees from that period, she was granted permanent residency and a new life in the U.S. We'll hear about the origins and mission of Yulex and its long-term collaboration with Patagonia to develop natural rubber foam for wetsuits, replacing neoprene, a petroleum-based material. Liz explains some of the key principles underpinning Yulex's approach to innovation, and how these are fundamental to helping it scale out and create benefits right across its value network. Liz talks us through some of the environmental and health issues associated with neoprene, and explains how Yulex is making it easier for suppliers to use natural rubber instead. She tells us about Yulex's latest material innovation, Yulastic filaments - a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based elastane, aka spandex. And we hear how Yulex's Equitable AG program supports rubber smallholders in Southeast Asia, distributing 50% of the profits back to them.

It's been 50 years since the fall of Saigon, a day that marked the end of a long and brutal chapter in Vietnam's history. In the years that followed, Ho Chi Minh City rose from the ashes of war, reinventing itself as a bustling metropolis. Yet, beneath the modern skyline and the hum of economic growth, the memories of April 30, 1975, continue to echo. William de Tamaris takes us back to that pivotal moment and explores how a city shaped by conflict now faces the future, while still carrying the weight of its past.

The Fall of Saigon marked the official end of the Vietnam War. On April 30, 1975, North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, bringing about the unconditional surrender of the South Vietnamese government and reunifying Vietnam under communist rule. In early 1975, North Vietnam launched the Spring Offensive, a massive military campaign aimed at defeating South Vietnam. U.S. forces had largely withdrawn after the 1973 Paris Peace Accords, which were supposed to ensure peace and political resolution. However, fighting resumed almost immediately, and by March 1975, North Vietnamese forces began sweeping through the Central Highlands with little resistance. City after city fell—Ban Me Thuot, then Hue, then Da Nang. The South Vietnamese military, riddled with corruption, low morale, and logistical failures, crumbled quickly. By mid-April, the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) had surrounded Saigon. Panic gripped the city. Over two million residents—government officials, soldiers, and civilians—feared brutal retribution from communist forces. The U.S., which had drastically reduced its presence in Vietnam, prepared to evacuate remaining American personnel and as many South Vietnamese allies as possible. The evacuation was codenamed Operation Frequent Wind. It began in earnest on April 29, as NVA shelling closed Tan Son Nhut Airport. Helicopters became the only viable means of escape. U.S. Marine and Air America helicopters shuttled people from the U.S. Embassy and other buildings in Saigon to ships offshore in the South China Sea. Scenes of desperate Vietnamese civilians scaling embassy walls, clinging to departing helicopters, and crowding onto rooftops became iconic images of the war's chaotic end. During the final days, U.S. Ambassador Graham Martin remained in denial, delaying evacuation and worsening the chaos. Only about 7,000 Vietnamese were airlifted out in time. Tens of thousands more were left behind. On the morning of April 30, the last U.S. Marines guarding the embassy were airlifted out under fire. At around 11:30 AM, North Vietnamese tanks crashed through the gates of the Presidential Palace. President Duong Van Minh, who had been appointed only days earlier in a last-ditch effort to negotiate a peaceful handover, surrendered unconditionally. The war was over. Saigon was renamed Ho Chi Minh City, and the South Vietnamese government ceased to exist. Tens of thousands of former South Vietnamese officials, military officers, and intellectuals were sent to reeducation camps. A mass exodus of refugees began—many fled by boat, leading to the “boat people” crisis in the late 1970s and 1980s. The Fall of Saigon was not just a military collapse but a symbol of the United States' failure to achieve its objectives in Vietnam despite years of fighting, enormous casualties, and massive financial investment. It left a deep scar on American foreign policy and military planning and redefined how the U.S. approached future conflicts. We're grateful to UPMC for Life  for sponsoring this event!

Thuy Williams was one of the babies brought to America during Operation Babylift 50 years ago this week. She shares the harrowing story of her journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Portland, Oregon, as the biological daughter of a Black GI and Vietnamese mother.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Grammy-nominated singer Freda Payne reflects on her seminal anti-war song, “Bring The Boys Home,” and its impact on ending the war in Vietnam as we mark 50 years since the liberation of Ho Chi Minh City and the south from U.S. occupation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

During the Vietnam War, North Vietnamese VietCong guerrillas built a vast network of tunnels in the south of the country as part of the insurgency against the South Vietnamese government and their American allies. The tunnel network was a key base and shelter for the North Vietnamese army in their victory in the war in 1975. In 2017 Alex Last spoke to Le Van Lang, a Viet Cong veteran who helped construct the tunnels in the Cu Chi District, which is 20km north of Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City). Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: A former VietCong soldier in the tunnels in 1978. Credit: Jean-Claude LABBE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)

Xin chào and hello! Welcome to Season 3 of Thip Khao Talk Podcast. Sophia Tran-Vu, Legacies of War Board Member, sits down with Former Ambassador Ted Osius!Former Ambassador Ted Osius is  President & CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council. A diplomat for thirty years, Ambassador Osius served from 2014 to 2017 as U.S. ambassador to Vietnam.Leading a team of 900, Ambassador Osius devised and implemented strategies to deepen economic, security and cultural ties between the two countries.  In October 2021, Osius published his most recent book, Nothing Is Impossible: America's Reconciliation with Vietnam, with a Foreword by former Secretary of State John Kerry, covering the two countries' 25-year journey from adversaries to friends and partners. After his departure from government, Osius joined Google Asia-Pacific as Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Policy, covering 19 Asian nations from Google's Singapore headquarters.  Earlier, he was a senior advisor at the Albright-Stonebridge Group and the first Vice President of Fulbright University Vietnam.  Osius was associate professor at the National War College and Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. As a diplomat, Osius served as Deputy Chief of Mission in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Political Minister-Counselor in New Delhi, India.  Osius also served as deputy director of the Office of Korean Affairs at the State Department, regional environment officer for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, and senior advisor on Asia and trade to Vice President Al Gore.  He also served in Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, and at the United Nations. Ambassador Osius earned a Bachelor's degree from Harvard University, a Master's degree from Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies, and an Honorary Doctorate from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education.  He was the first U.S. ambassador to receive the Order of Friendship from the President of Vietnam.  He serves on the Asia Foundation's Board of Trustees and is a member of the American Academy of Diplomacy. Ambassador Osius speaks Vietnamese, French and Italian, and a bit of Japanese, Indonesian, Hindi, Thai, Tagalog and Greek.  He and his husband, Clayton Bond, have a son and a daughter.Theme song by ⁠Lao Jazzanova⁠Order Nothing Is ImpossibleLearn more about Legacies of War

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, April 30: Papers worldwide are discussing the impact of Donald Trump's presidency as he marks 100 days in office. Also, Vietnam celebrates the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification with a military parade in Ho Chi Minh City. Next, activists in the UK are finding new ways of protesting fast fashion by mailing their used clothes to CEOs. Finally, a baby vulture is fed in an original way at a New York zoo. Trump's first 100 days in office feature on many front pages. The New Yorker has an illustration of a locked-up Lady Liberty counting the days left on her four-year sentence. The New York Times has a graphic opinion piece, which says that every day since the US president's inauguration has "felt like utter chaos". Time Magazine does a spin on the front page it published almost 10 years ago in August 2015, while the New York Post says this is just the beginning.European papers are also talking about Trump's first 100 days. Les Échos puts into words what many people have been feeling: "100 days which feel more like a thousand”. A sentiment echoed by Libération. The French paper calls Trump's second term an "enterprise of mass destruction" both in the United States and abroad. In Switzerland, Le Temps has a cartoon on its front page by cartoonist Chapatte, illustrating the "hundred days of noise and fury". The Guardian has an opinion piece saying that "the uniting theme of Trump's presidency is ineptitude". The Economist, for its part, just chooses to remind us of how long we still have left.The International papers are also discussing the impact that Trump has had on the world so far. The Saudi news site Arab News says the consequences are clear, noting that Trump has led an "unpredictable campaign that has upended parts of the rules-based world order". The Kenyan paper The Standard takes a similar line. It says that Trump has shattered the US's role on the world stage. In South America, the Argentinian paper Clarin is focusing on Trump's dwindling popularity, while in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post looks at what it calls a "power grab by executive order".In other news, this Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Vietnam. The Vietnamese daily Viet Nam News is covering the National Reunification celebration parades happening in Ho Chi Minh City. The anniversary is also celebrated in France by the Communist daily L'Humanité, which devotes a number of pages to what it calls "the epilogue of the US imperialist war". The Italian daily La Repubblica has an article looking at how Vietnam is still fighting the effects of the chemical Agent Orange. The article says that US efforts to help fight the consequences of Agent Orange are now facing funding cuts under the Trump administration.With fast fashion having a huge impact on our environment, some climate activists are opting for a new strategy to hold brands to account. The Guardian has an article which says that activists have started mailing used clothes back to brands. Fast fashion's environmental impact motivated Wendy Ward to start a campaign called Take It Back. She encourages her followers to send their worn-out clothes to CEOs, along with a "non-confrontational letter".Finally, the Associated Press reports that zookeepers in New York are feeding their baby vulture with a hand puppet. The puppet imitates how a young vulture might be fed by its real parents in the wild.You can catch our press review every morning on France 24 at 7:20am and 9:20am (Paris time), from Monday to Friday.

Shelby sits down with the director of upcoming genre-bending Vietnamese vampire film DAYDREAMERS! For tickets to the May 2nd premiere in Orange County click here: https://thefridacinema.org/movies/daydreamers/ Daydreamers Official Accounts:   Dark Star Pictures: IG: @darkstarpix | TikTok: @darkstarpics Daydreamers film: IG: @daydreamersfilmfan | TikTok: @daydreamersfilm     Daydreamers Cast Socials:   Chi Pu (Trieu): IG: @chipupu | TikTok @chipupu Trinh Thao (Ha): IG: @trinhthaone_thhehihihoho | TikTok @trinhthaonehihi Tran Ngoc Vang (Nhat): IG @tranngocvang.official | TikTok @_tranngocvang_ Thuan Nguyen (Marco): IG @thuankl | TikTok @dvthuannguyen Set 400 years ago, this original story reimagines vampire lore in Southeast Asia. As European vampires faced extinction, they fled to Vietnam – then known as Annam – bringing with them the dark curse. The film introduces a dark and gripping supernatural world set in modern-day Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.  DAYDREAMERS follows Nhat, a young vampire raised in a secluded river community that suppresses its thirst for human blood in hopes of regaining lost humanity. When his long-lost brother Marco returns with stories of vampires thriving in the big city amongst humans, Nhat is drawn into a dangerous world that tests his loyalty, beliefs, and survival. His fate takes a turn when he meets Ha, a rebellious schoolgirl who uncovers his secret—forcing Nhat to break vampire law in an act of forbidden protection. As Trieu, a ruthless vampire queen, orders their execution, the city erupts into chaos, setting the stage for a final battle between brothers—one embracing the monster within, the other fighting to hold onto his last shred of humanity. The film showcases breathtaking visual effects that elevate its dark, dreamlike world, blending genre spectacle with grounded emotional storytelling. It also boasts a dynamic cast, including Vietnamese superstar  Chi Pu (Trieu), a singer and actress with over 20 million followers who became a global sensation after her performance in the hit Chinese reality series “Sisters Who Make Waves.” She's joined by rising talent, Trinh Thao (Ha),  Thuan Nguyen (Marco), and Tran Ngoc Vang (Nhat).    // Follow The Bloody Disgusting Podcast    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/BDisgustingpod   IG: https://www.instagram.com/bdisgustingpod   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bdisgustingpod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloodydisgustingpodcast   Follow Bloody Disgusting on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bdisgusting  // Follow Shelby Novak Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/shelbybnovak   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbybnovak/    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/shelbybnovak.bsky.social // Follow Scare You To Sleep Podcast Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/scareyoutosleep   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scareyoutosleep/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scareyoutosleep.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Korean with Daddy – 베트남 첫 에피소드!오늘은 제이콥의 첫 호치민 시티 방문 이야기입니다. 거리 풍경, 음식, 문화, 그리고 아빠와 함께한 특별한 하루를 담아보았어요.Today, we share Jacob's very first visit to Ho Chi Minh City. From city scenes and delicious food to local culture and special moments with dad Hôm nay là câu chuyện về lần đầu tiên Jacob đến thăm Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 228-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 18,773 on turnover of 11-billion N-T. Taiwan stocks finished up 9.25 percent Thursday, surging more than 1,600 points at the market's opening after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on his steep "reciprocal" tariffs on most countries. Three heavyweight stocks -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), Hon Hai (Foxconn) and MediaTek -- hit their limit-up prices. The market subsequently (隨後) flattened out, with many stocks hitting their daily 10 percent limit-up prices, which also kept turnover relatively low. Taiwan and Cambodia in talks over sending of 179 fraud suspects to China Criminal Investigation Bureau says Taiwan is continuing talks with Cambodia to prevent 179 Taiwan fraud suspects from being deported to China. According to a member of bureau's liaison officer in Ho Chi Minh City, negotiations are on going in order that the suspects are sent to Taiwan instead to face legal consequences. The statement comes after media reports out of Cambodia haven suggesting that the Taiwan suspects were to be handed over to China as a goodwill (善意) gesture to Beijing. The Taiwanese suspects were all arrested on March 31 during raids of an online telecommunication fraud center in Phnom Penh. Reports say they are currently scheduled to be deported to China on Sunday along with over 300 Chinese nationals. Israel Frees 10 Palestinian Prisoners Israel has freed 10 Palestinians detained from Gaza, the latest in periodic releases from the thousands of people troops have seized during the military campaign in the territory. The men returned to the Gaza Strip and said they had suffered frequent abuse while imprisoned, including beatings. They were welcomed by family members at a hospital in central Gaza. There was no immediate comment by the military. Israeli officials have said that they abide by (遵守) the letter of the law in the treatment of prisoners and investigate violations. But there have been widespread reports of abuse of Palestinian detainees in military prison camps and civilian prisons. US Stocks Fall as Trump Confirms 145Percent China Tariffs U.S. stocks fell on Thursday as President Trump clarified that he had raised tariffs on Chinese goods by a total of 145 percent. It comes as new inflation data shows that U.S. inflation eased more than expected in March but economists suggest this is likely to be a temporary reprieve (暫時緩解) before tariffs take effect. Kate Fisher reports from Washington Canada Mounties Bust BC Drug Labs Canadian police have dismantled three drug labs in the Pacific-coast province of British Columbia. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police also arrested two suspects, including someone described as a “chemist,” but no charges have yet been laid as the police probe continues. The Mounties say they executed “numerous (許多的)” search warrants in late March and found the three labs, which were equipped with sophisticated equipment that is also used in “academic and professional research facilities.” Police say two of the illicit drug labs are believed to have been used to produce fentanyl, but the purpose of the third lab remains “undetermined.” That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ ✨宏匯廣場 歡慶璀璨女王節✨

Located on Tôn Đức Thắng Street - one of Ho Chi Minh City's most sought-after locations, The Nexus is a Grade A+ office building designed to international standards. With modern workspaces, premium amenities, and a strong focus on sustainability, it has quickly become the preferred choice for top businesses and global corporations.Recently, host Hao Tran and the Vietnam Innovators team had the chance to meet and chat with professionals working at The Nexus, discovering what makes this building the ideal workplace for leading enterprises

US President Donald Trump shocked the world -- and global markets -- with tariffs that exceeded expectations last week. But there was one region that was hit harder than most: Asia. Exporting powerhouses like China and Vietnam were slapped with some of the highest levies of any country, with China now facing an additional 50% tariff, bringing the total rate of its levies to more than 100%. On today's Big Take Asia Podcast, host K. Oanh Ha sits down with Bloomberg's John Liu in Beijing and John Boudreau in Ho Chi Minh City to discuss the reactions from Asian economies and how the tariff onslaught may upend the trading world order. Read more: Trump’s Tariffs and China Collide to Shock the $115 Trillion Global Economy Tariffs Rip Through Southeast Asia Stocks, Sink Vietnam’s MarketFurther listening: The Trump Trade War’s First Casualty? The Bull Market Trump Announces Sweeping New Tariffs. What’s NextSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump shocked the world -- and global markets -- with tariffs that exceeded expectations last week. But there was one region that was hit harder than most: Asia. Exporting powerhouses like China and Vietnam were slapped with some of the highest levies of any country, with China now facing an additional 50% tariff, bringing the total rate of its levies to more than 100%. On today's Big Take Asia Podcast, host K. Oanh Ha sits down with Bloomberg's John Liu in Beijing and John Boudreau in Ho Chi Minh City to discuss the reactions from Asian economies and how the tariff onslaught may upend the trading world order. Read more: Trump’s Tariffs and China Collide to Shock the $115 Trillion Global Economy Tariffs Rip Through Southeast Asia Stocks, Sink Vietnam’s MarketFurther listening: The Trump Trade War’s First Casualty? The Bull Market Trump Announces Sweeping New Tariffs. What’s NextSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textOur review of the SEO Mastery Summit 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam delivers unfiltered opinions on what was good, what was bad and our key takeaways from the event. We have no relationship with the event organisers so these are truly transparent thoughts on what worked and what fell short. If you're thinking of heading to Vietnam for the SEO Mastery Summit give this episode a listen.WANT US TO DO YOUR SEO? We can take a look at your site, your competitors and your market and give you a free proposal on what you need to do to hit your goals. Head to our website and submit your details. We'll get our nerd caps on and do some digging into the right SEO strategy for you. Stuff You Need To Know The SEO Show is released once a week so subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts and if you're feeling extra kind we'd love it if you leave us a review. Learn more about us at https://theseoshow.coCheck out our agency Local DigitalFollow Michael on Twitter @servicescalingFollow our agency Local Digital on Instagram @localdigitalcoCheck out our content on Youtube

In this special episode, Catherine McCluskey, Paul Schofield, and Roo Stenning from St Andrews International School in Bangkok discuss their recognition as the International Provision of the Year at the nasen Awards. They highlight the school's commitment to inclusivity, emphasising that every child's potential is valued and supported. Catherine notes that the award recognises the hard work of the school community over the past 20 years, with a focus on ensuring all students, including those with special educational needs, are integrated and thrive. Paul elaborates on the importance of community and social interaction, asserting that inclusion benefits all students by fostering empathy and collaboration. Roo adds that the school aims to continuously improve its practices to meet the diverse needs of its students. The team emphasises the significance of a positive school culture where happiness is a core value, promoting an environment where students are supported not only academically but also socially and emotionally. They encourage other schools to embrace inclusive practices, demonstrating that it is possible to create a supportive and thriving educational environment for all students. The conversation reflects a strong belief in the impact of inclusivity on both individual students and the broader school community.   About Catherine A passionate, highly skilled and outstanding senior leader within the international inclusive education sector. My teaching, and special educational needs experience, is vast and varied, having worked in Grammar, rural high schools, alternative provision and resource bases, specialist provision, and mainstream inner-city comprehensives. Having been a SENCo since 2007, I moved from London in August 2022 to take up position as Director of Whole School Learning Support, at St. Andrews International School, Bangkok. Since joining, and within my first two years in post, I have led on achieving the Inclusion Quality Mark Award - Centre of Excellence Accreditation, as well as the school being awarded the NASEN International Provision of the Year Award 2024 for exceptional special educational needs and disabilities provision. As an experienced and highly respected and skilled practitioner, I am hugely passionate about supporting adults and young people through the minefield that is identifying accurate, appropriate, and suitable SEND provision, support, and resources, as well as advising on policy changes and inclusive pedagogy. After receiving my first accreditation as an SSAT Lead Practitioner in SEND in June 2017, I went on to gain my National Award in Special Educational Needs Co-Ordination, and successfully re-accredited to SSAT for a further 3 years in 2020. An outstanding special educational needs teacher and Senior Leader, I am also a Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead and Team Teach Level 1 and 2 accredited trainer. I have delivered CPD workshops, designed conferences for teachers, ran bespoke workshops for young people with external providers and companies, supported teachers in other countries (most recently Thailand, Tanzania, Jakarta and Vietnam for Nord Anglia Education, and Rwanda and Kenya through the Inspiring Teachers Charity) designed and ran parent workshops, supported independent companies to become more inclusive and welcoming, performed audits and policy reviews, and much much more. As an NAE EDIB Champion for my current school, I am supporting and working alongside other schools in our global community to share understanding, policy review, audits, and training on neuroinclusive pedagogy. Finally, as a dual neurodivergent adult, I have the added insight of personal experience of how life can be as a child, and adult, with undiagnosed SEND needs, and the challenges this can present at all stages of life. In my downtime I love my ‘heinz57' Thai street dog, my retired rescued ex-thoroughbred racehorse, and scuba diving.   About Paul Head of School at St Andrews International School for over 20 years. Our school has always worked to be fully inclusive taking children with a huge range of learning challenges. We started with 110 students, with 11 in High School. Currently we have 2,400 students, with 1,400 in High School. Our school has a wonderful school community which hugely support all aspects of our school's life.   About Roo Roo has been teaching different combinations of Geography, History, Maths and Theory of Knowledge in London, Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok for over 30 years, as well as having a number of other positions of responsibility - PSHE Coordinator, Head of Year, Deputy Head (Pastoral), Deputy Head (Curriculum) and now Head of High School (11-18). Outside of school he spends far too much time still thinking about Education, either on Twitter (@MrRooBKK) or reading books or articles. He also loves to read books about topics related to Geography or TOK, which between them cover most of the world, to watch films and to watch Arsenal win.   Contact Catherine https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-mccluskey-445100183/   Contact Paul https://www.facebook.com/standrewsbangkok pschofield@standrews.ac.th   Contact Roo https://www.facebook.com/standrewsbangkok   About the nasen awards The nasen awards celebrate outstanding contributions to the education and support of children and young people with SEND. These annual awards recognise individuals, schools, and organisations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to inclusive education and the advancement of SEND practices. nasen is a charitable organisation that supports children and young people with SEND. nasen's goals include Influencing government policy, providing information, training and resources to support practitioners and contributing to the debate and effecting change to improve outcomes for children and young people.   Useful Links nasen website nasen events and CPD nasen live conference  nasen Awards   B Squared Website – www.bsquared.co.uk  Meeting with Dale to find out about B Squared - https://calendly.com/b-squared-team/overview-of-b-squared-sendcast  Email Dale – dale@bsquared.co.uk  Subscribe to the SENDcast - https://www.thesendcast.com/subscribe   The SENDcast is powered by B Squared We have been involved with Special Educational Needs for over 25 years, helping show the small steps of progress pupils with SEND make. B Squared has worked with thousands of schools, we understand the challenges professionals working in SEND face. We wanted a way to support these hardworking professionals - which is why we launched The SENDcast! Click the button below to find out more about how B Squared can help improve assessment for pupils with SEND in your school.

Description:Delve into the world of SpaceX and move past the flurry of Elon-related news of late with SPACEX: ELON MUSK AND THE FINAL FRONTIER, by Brad Bergan. GUESTBrad Bergan is a writer and executive editor in New York. His words have appeared in or on VICE, the National Book Critics Circle, The World Economic Forum, nft now, NBC News, Business Insider, and elsewhere. He was the senior editor of Interesting Engineering, is the author of the book "Space Race 2.0," and remains the founding editor of the now-defunct Sonder Q, in Ho Chi Minh City. Sometimes he reads from the rooftops of Brooklyn or near Chinatown, but he rarely, if ever, leaves the city.

Star Voyager prepares for its maiden passage from Singapore on March 26 and will head to the likes of Jakarta, Melaka, Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City in the coming months. Michael Goh, President, Star Cruises & Dream Cruises, joins host Neil Humphreys on the Wide World segment to discuss the secret to his success in such a competitive tourism industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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For more info, email contact@salalabs.com or reach out to jason@cavnesshr.com We are also brought to you by 8-Bit Content, a content marketing agency specializing in boosting awareness and leads for its partners' businesses. As a listener of The Jason Cavness Experience, you can receive a free site audit to help identify opportunities for growth or improvement. Simply visit or email will@8bitcontent.com to get started. Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the podcast on your favorite platforms Angeline's Bio My life has been a tapestry of destinations and milestones, each shaping the person I am today. Born and raised in Singapore until the age of 15, I then migrated to Melbourne, Australia, where I completed high school and studied interior decoration. Melbourne with its vibrant culture and creative energy, nurtured my dreams and its where I discovered my passion for design and found the freedom to explore who I wanted to be. Returning to Singapore in the late 1980s was a transition that felt more like stepping into foreign territory than coming home. The city I had left behind 18 years ago had changed and so had I. Instead of feeling like a citizen coming home, I felt like a stranger rediscovering my birth city that I thought I knew. This disconnection, however, became an opportunity—a chance to reimagine my identity and carve out a new chapter. With this sense of rediscovery, it fueled my determination to carve out my space in the professional world. My career as an interior designer flourished as I under took on ambitious projects, managing corporate office spaces ranging from 2,000 to 10,000 square meters, and working for design companies Those were exhilarating times—filled with the thrill of creation and the pressure of deadlines. Nights stretched into the early hours, weekends vanished into work, and the demands were relentless. I loved what I was doing, pouring my heart into every design and every detail. But I didn't love the culture that surrounded it. Singapore's traditional environment felt restrictive to my adventurous spirit, and I yearned for opportunities to travel or relocate, to bring my creativity to new horizons. In the early 1990s, I took a bold step that would forever shape the course of my life. I ventured into Vietnam, a country that had just opened its doors to the world. It was a place where everything was so unfamiliar—the culture, the language, and the business landscape. Yet, that very unfamiliarity excited me. For me, it was an adventure waiting to unfold, it was more than just starting a business; it was a chance to blend creativity and purpose into something meaningful and I was ready to embrace the unknown. Amid this backdrop of change and opportunity, I founded my first interior design company in Ho Chi Minh City. It was a leap of faith, fueled by a desire to transform spaces into something extraordinary. From designing offices and hotels spaces that reflected the heart of clients to crafting commercial spaces that resonated with their purpose, I poured my energy into understanding the stories behind the walls I was shaping. Those early projects were not without their driven by a passion for creating spaces that reflected purpose and personality. Building a business in an emerging market was no small feat. It required learning, adapting, and growing at an unprecedented pace. But those challenges only fueled my determination to succeed. Vietnam became more than just a location for my work; it became a place of transformation—personally and professionally. Every project, from corporate offices to personal spaces, was an opportunity to leave my mark and bring beauty to the lives of others.The journey began humbly, challenges—navigating the complexities of an emerging market, managing tight budgets, and earning trust with the clients and the people in a rapidly evolving industry. But through hard work and dedication, the company grew. Each completed project became a milestone, and with every new client, my vision expanded. It wasn't just about creating beautiful spaces; it was about solving problems, building relationships, and leaving a lasting impact. The satisfaction of seeing a client's eyes light up at the unveiling of their dream space was—and still is—unmatched. After years of success in interior design, I was looking for another area of creativity to fuel my energy into doing. But if one thinks that starting my own interior design company in Ho Chi Minh City was a bold move, little did I know that this next milestone was just the beginning of another, equally challenging and transformative journey. My venture into the Vietnamese art world was purely coincidental. I knew nothing about art in Vietnam, and no one in the community—artists, dealers, agents, or galleries, buyers,collectors etc—who knew who I was or what I was doing. After so many years living here, I was still a foreigner in their country, eager yet completely out of my depth. For six months, immersed myself in trying to understand what Vietnamese art was all about, grappling with its nuances and the stories behind it. Just as I began to feel the weight of this daunting and challenging task, a kind-hearted art dealer changed everything. He took me under his wing, patiently taught me step by step and opening doors to the art world I could never have accessed alone. Through him, I met incredible artists – from all categories of art mediums and whose works reflected the vibrant culture, history, and aspirations of Vietnam. The transition from interiors to art consulting and advising felt like a natural evolution, but it was more than just a shift in focus. It was about storytelling in an art world that many, from foreigners to the Vietnamese themselves, knew little about. This journey became not only an exploration of creativity but also a mission to share the richness of Vietnamese art with a much wider audience – from young to old and from international to local people. Art has always been a language that challenges me and how to connect with, a way of expressing what words often cannot. Transitioning from interiors to advising clients on art has been a very difficult journey, yet it came with its own challenges. Helping artists and galleries to curate collections that resonated with their stories required not only expertise but also a deep understanding of their ideas, aspirations, skills and techniques . It was no longer just about designing physical spaces; it was about inspiring and educating people to appreciate the beauty in purchasing a piece of artwork – may it be lacquer, oils or acrylic in canvas, silk, wood blocks, gouache (pastel or watercolor combined on paper), watercolour through the lens of the artist. Founding The Saigon Art Journey was the culmination of this shift. It combined my professional expertise with a personal mission to inspire, educate, and connect. Through this initiative, I sought to bridge gaps and build understanding, engaging with people from all walks of life and age groups. Art became a medium for dialogue, a way to bring diverse perspectives together while showcasing the beauty and depth of Vietnamese culture. This serendipitous journey into art became another milestone in my life, shaping my work and expanding my understanding of creativity. From interiors to art, my story has been one of embracing the unknown, taking risks, and finding guidance in unexpected places. Looking back, I see how each phase of my career—from starting my design company, overcoming challenges, and venturing into art consulting and advising to educating and who knows what's next at my age. These milestones weren't just professional achievements; they were markers of personal growth, shaped by lessons in resilience, creativity, and faith. This biography is a reflection of my journey—starting as a designer of spaces and becoming a storyteller of art, not just the successes, but the struggles and moments of trust that defined them. It's a story of transformation, of embracing the unknown, and of trusting that every step, even the uncertain ones, leads to something greater. Through these pages, I hope to inspire others to see their own lives as a canvas, ready to be filled with bold strokes, meaningful connections, and boundless possibilities, no matter what age you are. We talked about the following and other items Angeline Gong's Background Travel Aspirations  Favorite Travel Destinations  Diving Experiences Challenges of Living an Unconventional Life Moving to Vietnam Design Career Design Philosophy  Client Relationships Experiences in Different Countries Cultural Adjustments Building a Business in an Emerging Market Transition to Art Consulting Defining Creativity Supporting Artists Successful Artists Art Appreciation Emergence of Abstract Art Women Artists Challenges and Strategies for Emerging Artists The Importance of Personal Growth and Resilience Professional Goals and Future Outlook   Angeline's Social Media Angeline's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeline-gong-74373224/ Angeline's FB: https://www.facebook.com/angeline.gong  Angeline's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_geriatric_bird/ Angeline's Email: angeline.gong@gmail.com Angeline's Advice  I wish I was wise. Vietnam is not a bad city, country itself, once you adapt and once you know who the people are. Of course, language is a problem. But it's good to get into the language which where you live in any country in the world. Also, stop complaining and get on with it.

Join our Mailing ListCheck out our on-demand workshops for the coffee industry: "Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" | "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant"••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 5th episode in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar.In this series, our guest on the podcast is Thai Dang from 96B Cafe and Roastery in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We're exploring Vietnam's specialty coffee supply chain.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Vietnamese Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/e5LsTJ6CEvg2. Vietnam Is An Emerging Specialty Coffee Market - https://youtu.be/PbIx1m7YdLA3. Trading Vietnamese Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/hptWON6CRD04. Coffee Market Volatility in Vietnam - https://youtu.be/S0nMpulFGOc5. The Vietnamese Coffee Consumer - https://youtu.be/Sgh3LZcL0EoIn this engaging episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Thai discuss the vibrant and competitive coffee culture in Vietnam. They discuss why big coffee chains struggle to attract consumers in Vietnam, the latest coffee trends such as matcha and 'healthy' drinks, and how the local consumers prefer supporting homegrown brands over international giants like Starbucks. Learn about the challenges and future of the coffee industry in Vietnam, insights into modern Vietnamese coffee consumer behavior, and the rise of specialty coffee in the country. 00:00 Introduction: The Coffee Scene in Vietnam00:38 Exciting News: Regenerative Coffee Farming Workshops02:00 Final Episode with Thai Dang: Exploring Vietnamese Coffee Trends03:37 Trends in Vietnamese Coffee: Matcha, Healthy Ingredients, and More11:30 Consumer Behavior: Spending Power and Preferences18:31 Future of Vietnamese Coffee: Industry Insights and Predictions20:15 Conclusion: Reflections and Farewell Connect with Thai Dang and 96B Cafe and Roastery here:• https://www.96b.co/• https://www.instagram.com/96B.cafe.roastery/• https://www.facebook.com/96Bexperiment/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist

Join our Mailing ListCheck out our on-demand workshops for the coffee industry: "Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" | "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant"••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 5th episode in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar.In this series, our guest on the podcast is Thai Dang from 96B Cafe and Roastery in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We're exploring Vietnam's specialty coffee supply chain.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Vietnamese Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/e5LsTJ6CEvg2. Vietnam Is An Emerging Specialty Coffee Market - https://youtu.be/PbIx1m7YdLA3. Trading Vietnamese Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/hptWON6CRD04. Coffee Market Volatility in Vietnam - https://youtu.be/S0nMpulFGOc5. The Vietnamese Coffee Consumer - https://youtu.be/Sgh3LZcL0EoIn this engaging episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Thai discuss the vibrant and competitive coffee culture in Vietnam. They discuss why big coffee chains struggle to attract consumers in Vietnam, the latest coffee trends such as matcha and 'healthy' drinks, and how the local consumers prefer supporting homegrown brands over international giants like Starbucks. Learn about the challenges and future of the coffee industry in Vietnam, insights into modern Vietnamese coffee consumer behavior, and the rise of specialty coffee in the country. 00:00 Introduction: The Coffee Scene in Vietnam00:38 Exciting News: Regenerative Coffee Farming Workshops02:00 Final Episode with Thai Dang: Exploring Vietnamese Coffee Trends03:37 Trends in Vietnamese Coffee: Matcha, Healthy Ingredients, and More11:30 Consumer Behavior: Spending Power and Preferences18:31 Future of Vietnamese Coffee: Industry Insights and Predictions20:15 Conclusion: Reflections and Farewell Connect with Thai Dang and 96B Cafe and Roastery here:• https://www.96b.co/• https://www.instagram.com/96B.cafe.roastery/• https://www.facebook.com/96Bexperiment/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist

Join our Mailing ListCheck out our on-demand workshops for the coffee industry: "Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" | "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant"••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 4th episode in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar.In this series, our guest on the podcast is Thai Dang from 96B Cafe and Roastery in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We're exploring Vietnam's specialty coffee supply chain.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Vietnamese Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/e5LsTJ6CEvg2. Vietnam Is An Emerging Specialty Coffee Market - https://youtu.be/PbIx1m7YdLA3. Trading Vietnamese Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/hptWON6CRD04. Coffee Market Volatility in Vietnam - https://youtu.be/S0nMpulFGOc5. The Vietnamese Coffee Consumer - https://youtu.be/Sgh3LZcL0EoIn this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Thai discuss the significant challenges facing the Vietnamese specialty coffee industry, including severe droughts impacting the Central Highlands, thefts of coffee crops, and the rising market volatility. The discussion covers the misconceptions about coffee hoarding, governmental advice to farmers on maintaining steady sales, and the impact of weather conditions like frost on coffee production in various regions of Vietnam. Thai Dang also shares insights into how specialty coffee business owners are navigating the current market landscape, including diversification strategies involving different varieties like Arabica, Robusta, and Liberica. Stay tuned for an in-depth look at how Vietnam's coffee value chain is adapting to these challenges.00:00 Impact of Drought on Vietnamese Coffee Farms00:19 Introduction to the Episode and Sponsor00:57 Specialty Coffee Market in Vietnam01:21 Challenges Faced by Coffee Producers02:32 Security Concerns for Coffee Farmers05:36 Government Initiatives and Agroforestry07:55 Frost Impact on Northern Vietnam Coffee11:01 Market Volatility and Business Strategies15:13 Diversification in Vietnamese Coffee20:03 Industry Challenges and Future Outlook30:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with Thai Dang and 96B Cafe and Roastery here:• https://www.96b.co/• https://www.instagram.com/96B.cafe.roastery/• https://www.facebook.com/96Bexperiment/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist

Join our Mailing ListCheck out our on-demand workshops for the coffee industry: "Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" | "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant"••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 4th episode in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar.In this series, our guest on the podcast is Thai Dang from 96B Cafe and Roastery in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We're exploring Vietnam's specialty coffee supply chain.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Vietnamese Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/e5LsTJ6CEvg2. Vietnam Is An Emerging Specialty Coffee Market - https://youtu.be/PbIx1m7YdLA3. Trading Vietnamese Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/hptWON6CRD04. Coffee Market Volatility in Vietnam - https://youtu.be/S0nMpulFGOc5. The Vietnamese Coffee Consumer - https://youtu.be/Sgh3LZcL0EoIn this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Thai discuss the significant challenges facing the Vietnamese specialty coffee industry, including severe droughts impacting the Central Highlands, thefts of coffee crops, and the rising market volatility. The discussion covers the misconceptions about coffee hoarding, governmental advice to farmers on maintaining steady sales, and the impact of weather conditions like frost on coffee production in various regions of Vietnam. Thai Dang also shares insights into how specialty coffee business owners are navigating the current market landscape, including diversification strategies involving different varieties like Arabica, Robusta, and Liberica. Stay tuned for an in-depth look at how Vietnam's coffee value chain is adapting to these challenges.00:00 Impact of Drought on Vietnamese Coffee Farms00:19 Introduction to the Episode and Sponsor00:57 Specialty Coffee Market in Vietnam01:21 Challenges Faced by Coffee Producers02:32 Security Concerns for Coffee Farmers05:36 Government Initiatives and Agroforestry07:55 Frost Impact on Northern Vietnam Coffee11:01 Market Volatility and Business Strategies15:13 Diversification in Vietnamese Coffee20:03 Industry Challenges and Future Outlook30:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with Thai Dang and 96B Cafe and Roastery here:• https://www.96b.co/• https://www.instagram.com/96B.cafe.roastery/• https://www.facebook.com/96Bexperiment/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist

Join our Mailing ListCheck out our on-demand workshops for the coffee industry: "Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" | "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant"••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 3rd episode in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar.In this series, our guest on the podcast is Thai Dang from 96B Cafe and Roastery in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We're exploring Vietnam's specialty coffee supply chain.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Vietnamese Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/e5LsTJ6CEvg2. Vietnam Is An Emerging Specialty Coffee Market - https://youtu.be/PbIx1m7YdLA3. Trading Vietnamese Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/hptWON6CRD04. Coffee Market Volatility in Vietnam - https://youtu.be/S0nMpulFGOc5. The Vietnamese Coffee Consumer - https://youtu.be/Sgh3LZcL0EoIn this episode of the podcast, Lee and Thai discuss the unique dynamics of Vietnam's coffee market, the impact of rising middle-class demand, and the influence of quality on pricing. Discover how specialty coffee farmers in Vietnam set prices and the implications of market volatility on the coffee industry. 00:00 Introduction to Vietnamese Specialty Coffee Trading00:33 Exciting News: Regenerative Coffee Farming Workshops01:54 Discussion with Thai Dang: Coffee Value Chain in Vietnam02:31 Trading Vietnamese Specialty Coffee04:33 Challenges and Opportunities in Specialty Coffee09:22 Trendy Cafes and Responsible Sourcing13:13 The Impact of Market Volatility on Coffee Trading20:19 Conclusion and Next Episode TeaserConnect with Thai Dang and 96B Cafe and Roastery here:• https://www.96b.co/• https://www.instagram.com/96B.cafe.roastery/• https://www.facebook.com/96Bexperiment/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist

Join our Mailing ListCheck out our on-demand workshops for the coffee industry: "Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" | "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant"••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 3rd episode in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar.In this series, our guest on the podcast is Thai Dang from 96B Cafe and Roastery in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We're exploring Vietnam's specialty coffee supply chain.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Vietnamese Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/e5LsTJ6CEvg2. Vietnam Is An Emerging Specialty Coffee Market - https://youtu.be/PbIx1m7YdLA3. Trading Vietnamese Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/hptWON6CRD04. Coffee Market Volatility in Vietnam - https://youtu.be/S0nMpulFGOc5. The Vietnamese Coffee Consumer - https://youtu.be/Sgh3LZcL0EoIn this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Thai explore the unique challenges faced by the Vietnamese specialty coffee market, including fluctuating coffee cherry prices, supply chain difficulties, and maintaining quality amidst economic and climatic changes. Thai provides insights into their value-driven business approach and the importance of educating staff and customers about the coffee supply chain. 00:00 Introduction to Vietnamese Specialty Coffee00:22 Sponsorship Message: Become a Coffee Consultant01:01 Overview of the Vietnamese Coffee Market01:34 Challenges in the Coffee Value Chain02:19 Exclusive Coffee Production and Market Forces03:39 Rising Costs and Quality Concerns06:28 Maintaining Business Values Amidst Challenges12:46 Educating Customers and Staff18:02 The Future of Specialty Coffee in Vietnam20:55 Conclusion and Next Episode PreviewConnect with Thai Dang and 96B Cafe and Roastery here:• https://www.96b.co/• https://www.instagram.com/96B.cafe.roastery/• https://www.facebook.com/96Bexperiment/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist

여러분 안녕하세요. 4월에 제이콥과 여행을 계획하면서 나눈 이야기 입니다. 베이징과 호치민시티 갈 예정이에요. 어디를 가면 좋을까요? 좋은 추천 부탁드려요. Hello, everyone. This is what we talked about while planning a trip with Jacob in April. We're planning to go to Beijing and Ho Chi Minh City. Where should we go? Please recommend a good one for us. Xin chào. Đây là câu chuyện mà chúng tôi đã chia sẻ khi lên kế hoạch cho chuyến du lịch vào tháng 4. Mình dự định sẽ đi Bắc Kinh và TP HCM. Tụi mình nên đi đâu đây? Các bạn gợi ý cho mình đi.

Join our Mailing ListCheck out our on-demand workshops for the coffee industry: "Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" | "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant"••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 2nd episode in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar.In this series, our guest on the podcast is Thai Dang from 96B Cafe and Roastery in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We're exploring Vietnam's specialty coffee supply chain.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Vietnamese Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/e5LsTJ6CEvg2. Vietnam Is An Emerging Specialty Coffee Market - https://youtu.be/PbIx1m7YdLA3. Trading Vietnamese Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/hptWON6CRD04. Coffee Market Volatility in Vietnam - https://youtu.be/S0nMpulFGOc5. The Vietnamese Coffee Consumer - https://youtu.be/Sgh3LZcL0EoIn this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Thai explore the unique challenges faced by the Vietnamese specialty coffee market, including fluctuating coffee cherry prices, supply chain difficulties, and maintaining quality amidst economic and climatic changes. Thai provides insights into their value-driven business approach and the importance of educating staff and customers about the coffee supply chain. 00:00 Introduction to Vietnamese Specialty Coffee00:22 Sponsorship Message: Become a Coffee Consultant01:01 Overview of the Vietnamese Coffee Market01:34 Challenges in the Coffee Value Chain02:19 Exclusive Coffee Production and Market Forces03:39 Rising Costs and Quality Concerns06:28 Maintaining Business Values Amidst Challenges12:46 Educating Customers and Staff18:02 The Future of Specialty Coffee in Vietnam20:55 Conclusion and Next Episode PreviewConnect with Thai Dang and 96B Cafe and Roastery here:• https://www.96b.co/• https://www.instagram.com/96B.cafe.roastery/• https://www.facebook.com/96Bexperiment/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist

Join our Mailing ListCheck out our on-demand workshops for the coffee industry: "Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" | "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant"••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 2nd episode in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar.In this series, our guest on the podcast is Thai Dang from 96B Cafe and Roastery in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We're exploring Vietnam's specialty coffee supply chain.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Vietnamese Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/e5LsTJ6CEvg2. Vietnam Is An Emerging Specialty Coffee Market - https://youtu.be/PbIx1m7YdLA3. Trading Vietnamese Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/hptWON6CRD04. Coffee Market Volatility in Vietnam - https://youtu.be/S0nMpulFGOc5. The Vietnamese Coffee Consumer - https://youtu.be/Sgh3LZcL0EoIn this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Thai explore the unique challenges faced by the Vietnamese specialty coffee market, including fluctuating coffee cherry prices, supply chain difficulties, and maintaining quality amidst economic and climatic changes. Thai provides insights into their value-driven business approach and the importance of educating staff and customers about the coffee supply chain. 00:00 Introduction to Vietnamese Specialty Coffee00:22 Sponsorship Message: Become a Coffee Consultant01:01 Overview of the Vietnamese Coffee Market01:34 Challenges in the Coffee Value Chain02:19 Exclusive Coffee Production and Market Forces03:39 Rising Costs and Quality Concerns06:28 Maintaining Business Values Amidst Challenges12:46 Educating Customers and Staff18:02 The Future of Specialty Coffee in Vietnam20:55 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview Connect with Thai Dang and 96B Cafe and Roastery here:• https://www.96b.co/• https://www.instagram.com/96B.cafe.roastery/• https://www.facebook.com/96Bexperiment/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist

Join our Mailing ListCheck out our on-demand workshops for the coffee industry: "Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" | "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant"••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the first episode in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar.In this series, our guest on the podcast is Thai Dang from 96B Cafe and Roastery in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We're exploring Vietnam's specialty coffee supply chain.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Vietnamese Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/e5LsTJ6CEvg2. Vietnam Is An Emerging Specialty Coffee Market - https://youtu.be/PbIx1m7YdLA3. Trading Vietnamese Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/hptWON6CRD04. Coffee Market Volatility in Vietnam - https://youtu.be/S0nMpulFGOc5. The Vietnamese Coffee Consumer - https://youtu.be/Sgh3LZcL0EoIn this episode, Lee and Thai discuss Vietnam's unique position in the specialty coffee market, the impact of climate change, and the role of government support in coffee production.Thai shares insights into his vertically integrated business model, the specialty coffee boom in Vietnam, and challenges coffee producers face due to changing weather patterns.Tune in to learn about Vietnam's journey toward a more sustainable coffee future.00:00 Debunking Coffee Misconceptions00:19 Exciting News: Regenerative Coffee Farming Workshops01:40 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest02:25 Addressing the Coffee Crisis06:08 Vietnam's Coffee Value Chain12:16 Challenges in Vietnamese Coffee Production16:50 Specialty Coffee in Vietnam22:39 Conclusion and Next Episode PreviewConnect with Thai Dang and 96B Cafe and Roastery here:• https://www.96b.co/• https://www.instagram.com/96B.cafe.roastery/• https://www.facebook.com/96Bexperiment/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist

Join our Mailing ListCheck out our on-demand workshops for the coffee industry: "Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" | "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant"••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the first episode in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar.In this series, our guest on the podcast is Thai Dang from 96B Cafe and Roastery in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We're exploring Vietnam's specialty coffee supply chain.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Vietnamese Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/e5LsTJ6CEvg2. Vietnam Is An Emerging Specialty Coffee Market - https://youtu.be/PbIx1m7YdLA3. Trading Vietnamese Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/hptWON6CRD04. Coffee Market Volatility in Vietnam - https://youtu.be/S0nMpulFGOc5. The Vietnamese Coffee Consumer - https://youtu.be/Sgh3LZcL0EoIn this episode, Lee and Thai discuss Vietnam's unique position in the specialty coffee market, the impact of climate change, and the role of government support in coffee production.Thai shares insights into his vertically integrated business model, the specialty coffee boom in Vietnam, and challenges coffee producers face due to changing weather patterns.Tune in to learn about Vietnam's journey toward a more sustainable coffee future.00:00 Debunking Coffee Misconceptions00:19 Exciting News: Regenerative Coffee Farming Workshops01:40 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest02:25 Addressing the Coffee Crisis06:08 Vietnam's Coffee Value Chain12:16 Challenges in Vietnamese Coffee Production16:50 Specialty Coffee in Vietnam22:39 Conclusion and Next Episode PreviewConnect with Thai Dang and 96B Cafe and Roastery here:• https://www.96b.co/• https://www.instagram.com/96B.cafe.roastery/• https://www.facebook.com/96Bexperiment/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist

Christopher Luxon has moved his Vietnam mission from politics to business, eager to see how the new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership can help boost economic growth. political reporter Giles Dexter is in Ho Chi Minh City.

Thuỳ Dung, known as Shayda, is a Vietnamese singer-songwriter making waves in the music industry. With a passion for both Vietnamese and English music, she has released multiple songs, gaining millions of views on YouTube. Shayda rose to fame after competing in Rap Việt 2024 and continues to grow her fanbase on social media. She is set to release her upcoming album on February 28, 2025Connect with Shayda!https://www.instagram.com/shayda_04https://www.youtube.com/@shaydaofficial204https://www.tiktok.com/@shayda.officialCHAPTERS:0:00 - Introduction0:39 - Meet Shayda1:20 - Andy shares that he wants to move to Vietnam for six months to learn Vietnamese2:22 - Shayda's hometown: Growing up in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam3:19 - How Shayda learned English through language classes5:05 - The story behind Shayda's stage name6:11 - Shayda shares how she started creating music in 2023 after graduating from college6:58 - Shayda explains how she learned to write Vietnamese songs by listening to the radio, TV, and U.S. music8:10 - Shayda shares her favorite song by her favorite U.S. artist, Bruno Mars10:40 - Shayda talks about writing 16 Vietnamese songs after graduating from the Conservatory of Music in Ho Chi Minh City11:48 - Shayda shares how she released 16 Vietnamese songs, with one hitting millions of views on YouTube12:13 - Shayda discusses how she gained popularity after joining Rap Việt 2024 in Vietnam13:51 - Shayda shares why she is no longer creating Vietnamese songs and is focusing on English songs instead14:15 - Shayda shares that she wrote 15 English songs for her upcoming album15:51 - Shayda talks about writing 15 songs for her first album and 8 songs for her second album17:56 - In Vietnam, is it common for singers to perform English songs?18:31 - Shayda shares how she plans everything in her music career19:14 - Shayda explains why people think she is a single mom when walking with her younger sister19:52 - Shayda talks about her parents' strong support for her music career22:37 - The main challenges Shayda has faced in her music career24:21 - Shayda shares why famous influencers in Vietnam focus on paid bookings rather than collaborations26:28 - The most famous Vietnamese artist in his 20s: Sơn Tùng M-TP28:04 - Shayda shares her experience attending one of Sơn Tùng M-TP's concerts28:37 - Why Andy thinks Vietnam is full of amazing singers29:53 - Do clubs in Vietnam play more Vietnamese or English music?30:30 - Shayda shares how Vietnamese people love remix music32:10 - What's more fun: clubs with foreigners or with Vietnamese people?33:17 - Andy shares his surprise at how fashionable young people in Vietnam have become compared to 10 years ago35:12 - Shayda explains why she's happier having fewer friends now37:05 - Is the music industry in Vietnam competitive or friendly?38:06 - Shayda shares why TikTok is the most popular social media app for Gen Z in Vietnam38:43 - How Shayda gained 1.4M followers on TikTok by covering songs with her yellow comb40:46 - Shayda on using the name "Yung" for cover songs and "Shayda" for her original music42:00 - Were Shayda's family and friends surprised when they found out she had 1.4M followers on TikTok?43:37 - Shayda shares how most Vietnamese people use dating apps like Tinder to find partners45:14 - Shayda's ultimate goal: Bringing Vietnamese culture to the world through her music46:59 - Shayda on releasing her new album on February 28, 202548:05 - From English to Vietnamese: Andy answers Shayda's question in Vietnamese50:14 - Shayda expresses her gratitude for joining Andy's podcast to practice her English54:48 - Shayda helps Andy practice speaking Vietnamese1:05:51 - Connect with Shayda1:06:36 - Outro

Gemeinsam mit Janusz spielen wir „Top oder Flop?“ und bewerten Städte aus aller Welt – subjektiv und mit einem großem Augenzwinkern. Mit dabei: Singapur, Rom, Istanbul, Tokio, Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Kapstadt, Kairo, Ho Chi Minh City und Syndey. Dabei geraten wir in kleine Kontroversen: Janusz verwechselt Orte und Manuel macht sich möglicherweise bei ein paar Nationen unbeliebt…   Transkript und Vokabelhilfe Werde ein Easy German Mitglied und du bekommst unsere Vokabelhilfe, ein interaktives Transkript und Bonusmaterial zu jeder Episode: easygerman.org/membership   Werbung NordVPN: Hol dir jetzt den exklusiven NordVPN-Deal unter → nordvpn.com/egp Es ist völlig risikofrei mit der 30-Tage-Geld-zurück-Garantie! Hier findet ihr unsere Sponsoren und exklusive Angebote: easygerman.org/sponsors   Top oder Flop: Internationale Städte Berlin ist hässlich und stolz darauf (Easy German Podcast 473) WE ARE IN TOKYO! (Easy German 245)   Wichtige Vokabeln in dieser Episode der Moment: ein kurzer Augenblick in der Zeit das Drehmoment: eine physikalische Größe, die die Drehwirkung einer Kraft beschreibt anecken: mit einer Meinung oder einem Verhalten Widerspruch oder Kritik hervorrufen die Müllabfuhr: der Dienst, der den Müll aus Haushalten und von der Straße abholt der Seitenhieb: eine indirekte, oft spöttische oder kritische Bemerkung aus dem Häuschen sein: sehr aufgeregt oder begeistert sein   Support Easy German and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easygerman.org/membership

Vietnam has one of ASEAN's most complex and compelling visitor economies, and has started 2025 at high-octane pace. It received more than 2 million visitors in January for the first time - and has set a goal of 23 million arrivals in 2025. That would smash the previous record of 18 million in 2019. Aligned with a vibrant domestic travel economy - Vietnam is one of the few countries with a population of over 100 million - the opportunities and challenges will multiply. To assess the outlook for 2025 and beyond, Gary and Hannah welcome back Mike Tatarski, Founder of Vietnam Weekly. We discuss the key inbound markets, such as China, Russia and ASEAN, and emerging markets like India and Central Asian nations. We have the latest on construction of the nation's largest airport, Long Thanh International, east of Ho Chi Minh City, and the ambitious  North-South High-Speed Railway. Plus, we address the impact of high domestic flight prices, waste management issues on Vietnamese islands, and over-development in coastal hotspots. 

For our first destination episode of Season 3, follow along as Carli describes the Girls Who Travel group trip to Vietnam! From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (and everywhere in between), follow along with the 15 lucky ladies who got to explore Vietnam with GWT and listen along for plenty of tips to plan your own trip to Vietnam!

Libraries can be a space for community building and idea exchange. During this new era of AI–what is already happening in the library? That's what we explore this week with three different perspectives on the way the Librarian is a critical voice on all things AI. Ready to meet our guests? Zakir Hossain is a Teacher-Librarian and independent researcher. He's passionate about academic integrity and artificial intelligence literacy development. Born and raised in Bangladesh, Zakir has lived and worked in Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Zakir can be reached via @DuZakir on X and zakir.reseachtl@gmail.com    Danny Glasner has been a technology coach, learning support, and for the past seven years, a library/media specialist otherwise known as a teacher-librarian. He has worked in schools for the past 21 years in Toronto, Istanbul, Hanoi, Zhuhai, Beijing, Phuket (as the whole school librarian for UWC Thailand), Ho Chi Minh City, and now Tirana, Albania. The library brings many of Danny's passions together; love of reading, critical and creative thinking, artificial intelligence, technology in general, diversity, justice, belonging, sustainability, mindfulness, and global citizenship. The library Is a safe space where the entire learning community is made to feel welcome and seen. Danny utilizes his network to bring people together, to help students connect ideas, and to amplify their actions by broadening their audience. His passion for connecting people and ideas inspired him to co-found inTLlead.org, an international grassroots teacher-librarian leadership group, and #inTLchat, a hashtag and chat that connects librarians all over the world. He is the founding coordinator of 21st Century Library Connection Miniconference and the library strand for 21CLHK Main Conference held in Hong Kong, February 12-15 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-glasner-99a833268/ https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14262254/ https://www.instagram.com/dannyglasner/ https://groups.io/g/intllead https://medium.com/@dannyglasner   Heeru Bhojwani is a dedicated librarian with over 25 years of experience, blending her expertise in literacy, research, and digital innovation. Beginning her journey in primary schools with a focus on literacy, she later advanced to secondary education, promoting research skills, student voice, and choice. Heeru is the co-founder of the Liferarian Association, where she coaches librarians, building their skill sets and supporting underserved communities by helping fund library initiatives. She established the National Jarul Book Award to honor excellence in children's literature and has published three multilingual anthologies representing over 10 languages. Heeru has presented at NESA, ISTE, and collaborated with KSIPD, running workshops that inspire librarians. https://heerubhojwani.com/ Liferarian.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/heeru-bhojwani-76975011   Huge thanks to our sponsors: https://www.neulight.io/?utm_source=shiftingschool&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=fallsponsorship&utm_id=1   https://creativity-week.squarespace.com/    

 "It seems like everyone has a bike... In Singapore, where you don't have that much traffic and everyone's in a car, they will honk at literally everything." - Charlotte Visiting Cheo Leo—felt like stepping back in time—the oldest coffee shop in Saigon, reminded me of my first days in this city and how much I've come to love its energy and culture. Navigating the crazy traffic, exploring the dense streets of District 4, and tasting that incredibly strong stocking coffee—it was like a time capsule of everything that makes Saigon unique. It's chaotic, vibrant, and beautiful all at once, and sharing that experience with Charlotte made it even more special.- Niall Mackay Key Takeaways:* The Legacy of Cheo Leo - Learn about the oldest coffee shop in Saigon and its iconic “stocking coffee.”* Navigating Saigon's Streets - Why traffic in Vietnam flows like “water” and the art of smiling through chaos.* The Old vs. New Saigon - Exploring how tradition and modernity collide in the heart of the city.* The Expat Experience - Saigon as a “big college town” and the evolution of expat routines.*Cultural Food Habits - From chicken feet to pho, a look at how food shapes local and expat perspectives.Chapters:02:00 – District 4: Past and Present09:00 – Navigating the Chaos of Saigon Traffic12:30 – Old vs. New Saigon: A Unique Blend16:00 – Cheo Leo: The Oldest Coffee Shop in Saigon24:00 – Expat Life in Vietnam: Adjusting to the Culture26:00 – Vietnamese Food Habits: From Pho to Chicken Feet30:00 – Reflections on Saigon and What's Next --------------------- Comments & Community: I love hearing from you! Drop a comment below and let me know what you think about this video! Subscribe: If you enjoyed this video, make sure to subscribe for more episodes about life in Vietnam, food adventures, and insightful conversations. Follow On Insta: https://www.instagram.com/a_vietnam_podcast/ Website: avietnampodcast.com Join our community! Become a Bắp Xào Đâyer today with others who love Vietnam and love A Vietnam Podcast : https://www.patreon.com/AVietnamPodcast More About Me: I'm Niall Mackay, aka The Podcast Guy, founder of Seven Million Bikes Podcasts and host of a Vietnam Podcast. I love sharing my passion for podcasting and the incredible stories from Vietnam. Thanks for joining me on this journey! "Send me a message!"7 Bridges Brewing Co. - An award winning Vietnamese craft brewery from Da Nang, with breweries across Vietnam!Support the showThis show is produced by Seven Million Bikes Podcasts.If you would like to work with them too check out their website!

[English caption below]Trong tập 22 của podcast Vietnam Innovators phiên bản Tiếng Việt mùa 5, chúng ta sẽ có cơ hội gặp gỡ anh Peter Nguyễn, Nhà sáng lập và CEO của Xedap.vn — chuỗi siêu thị xe đạp và xe điện lớn nhất tại Việt Nam. Trước khi bước chân vào ngành xe đạp, anh từng thành công với mảng phân tích thị trường. Sau khi chuyển nhượng cổ phần công ty, anh tham gia các cuộc thi Ironman (ba môn phối hợp) và nhận ra niềm đam mê đặc biệt với xe đạp.Năm 2016, anh thành lập Vòng Xanh, trở thành nhà phân phối chính thức cho Giant International — thương hiệu xe đạp thể thao hàng đầu thế giới. Từ đó, anh tiếp tục phát triển Xedap.vn thành một hệ thống bán lẻ hàng đầu với hơn 30 cửa hàng trên khắp các tỉnh thành lớn như Hà Nội, TP. Hồ Chí Minh, Biên Hòa, và Đà Nẵng.Trong cuộc trò chuyện cùng host Từ Ân, anh Peter sẽ chia sẻ về hành trình khởi nghiệp đầy cảm hứng, những khó khăn và cơ hội trong ngành xe đạp, cũng như tầm nhìn về việc đưa văn hóa đạp xe trở nên phổ biến tại Việt Nam. Với tầm nhìn chiến lược, anh dự báo Việt Nam sẽ trở thành trung tâm sản xuất xe đạp của thế giới trong 4-5 năm tới.Hãy cùng lắng nghe để khám phá những câu chuyện thú vị và ý nghĩa trong tập podcast tuần này nhé!__In episode 22 of the Vietnam Innovators podcast, Vietnamese edition, season 5, we're excited to welcome Peter Nguyen, Founder and CEO of Xedap.vn—Vietnam's largest bicycle and e-bike retail chain. From a successful career in market analytics to becoming a key player in Vietnam's bicycle industry, Mr. Peter's journey is nothing short of inspiring. After selling his company shares, he discovered his passion for cycling through Ironman triathlons, which eventually sparked his entrepreneurial vision.In 2016, Mr. Peter founded Vòng Xanh, securing the role of official distributor for Giant International, the world's leading sports bicycle brand. Today, Xedap.vn stands as a market leader, with over 30 stores across major cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Bien Hoa, and Da Nang.In this episode, Peter reflects on the challenges and opportunities he has faced, his mission to promote cycling culture in Vietnam, and his bold vision for the country to become a global hub for bicycle manufacturing within the next 4-5 years.Tune in for a conversation that highlights the potential of Vietnam's bicycle industry and the drive of a visionary entrepreneur shaping its future.—Đừng quên có thể xem bản video của podcast này tại: YouTubeVà đọc những bài viết thú vị tại website: Vietcetera—Yêu thích tập podcast này, bạn có thể donate tại:● Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vietcetera● Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vietceteraNếu có bất cứ góp ý, phản hồi hay mong muốn hợp tác, bạn có thể gửi email về địa chỉ team@vietcetera.com#Vietnam_Innovators #VI #Vietcetera #Vietcetera_Podcast #VNI_VI_S5_22

Andy Wang, a young office employee working in Shanghai, recently booked flights from Shanghai to South Korea's Jeju island for the upcoming Spring Festival holiday. The round-trip airfare cost him a little over 2,000 yuan ($274), half the price for round-trip flights from Shanghai to popular domestic destinations such as Harbin in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province.在上海工作的年轻人王安迪最近预订了春节期间从上海飞往韩国济州岛的往返机票，票价为2000多元人民币（约合274美元），这一价格仅为上海飞往国内热门城市如东北黑龙江省哈尔滨市等地往返机票价格的一半。Going on a trip to celebrate the holiday, which starts in late January, has become a new trend among Chinese consumers, and many like Wang have found that some overseas destinations offer better value for money compared with domestic ones. For example, it is cheaper to book flights to Bangkok, Thailand, than to Sanya, Hainan province, during the break.春节期间外出旅行已成为中国消费者的新潮流，许多像王先生这样的消费者发现，与国内旅游相比，一些海外旅游目的地更具性价比。例如，春节期间飞往泰国曼谷的机票比飞往中国海南省三亚市的机票更便宜。Spring Festival bookings for outbound flights and international hotels this year have already more than doubled compared with the same period last year, according to Qunar, a Beijing-based online travel agency.据总部位于北京的在线旅游机构去哪儿网的数据显示，今年春节期间出境航班和国际酒店的预订量较去年同期已翻了两倍以上。International airfares for the eight-day holiday have on average dropped 12 percent year-on-year, while airfares for some popular destinations such as Tokyo in Japan, Cairo in Egypt and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam have on average dropped 20 percent year-on-year, data from Qunar showed.去哪儿网数据还显示，在春节八天假期期间，国际机票价格同比平均下降了12%，而前往日本东京、埃及开罗和越南胡志明市等热门目的地的机票价格同比平均下降了20%。For some niche destinations in countries such as India, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Argentina, hotel rates for the Spring Festival holiday have on average plummeted by over 40 percent year-on-year, the online travel agency found.该在线旅游机构还发现，春节期间，印度、南非、沙特阿拉伯、墨西哥和阿根廷等小众旅游目的地的酒店价格同比平均下降了40%以上。"Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival in China, and Chinese people tend to go home for family reunions or take short trips within the country. Therefore, major domestic destinations, especially those popular for winter tourism, witness a surge in prices during the holiday," said Cai Muzi, a researcher for Qunar.去哪儿网研究员蔡木子表示：“春节是中国最重要的传统节日，中国人更倾向于选择回家团圆、国内短途游。因此，国内各大旅游城市、尤其是适合冬季旅游的城市，在春节假期会出现不同程度的涨价。”As most foreign countries neither have the tradition of celebrating Spring Festival, nor do they have public holiday during the time, the travel rush is relatively low, Cai said.蔡木子说，由于国外并没有过春节的传统，也不处于假期，因此旅游高峰期相对平缓。"With fewer number of tourists, the price fluctuations are not significant overseas, which makes outbound travel to some places cheaper than domestic tourism," she added.“由于国外游客数量减少，海外价格波动不大，会出现一些出境游比国内游更便宜的现象。”她补充道。According to Qunar, Chinese users of the online platform have booked flights to more than 1,300 cities in 96 countries for the Spring Festival break.据去哪儿网称，今年该平台的中国用户春节预订遍布96个国家的1300多个城市。Some overseas destinations that have recorded higher growth in terms of flight booking volume include Siem Reap in Cambodia, Nagoya and Sapporo in Japan, Budapest in Hungary and Hanoi in Vietnam. Flight bookings to these places have more than tripled year-on-year, Qunar said.去哪儿网表示，航班预订量增长较高的出境游城市包括柬埔寨暹粒、日本名古屋、匈牙利布达佩斯、越南河内、日本札幌等，增幅均在2倍以上。To cash in on this holiday travel trend, a number of domestic carriers have increased their capacities on multiple international routes.为了抓住这一假日旅行热潮，多家国内航空公司增加了多条国际航线的运力。In mid-December, China Southern Airlines increased the frequency of its flight between Guangzhou, Guangdong province, and Phuket, Thailand, raising the number from seven round-trips per week to 14. The carrier has also increased the frequency of its flights connecting Guangzhou to Chiang Mai in Thailand and Sabah in Malaysia.12月中旬，中国南方航空将广东省广州市与泰国普吉岛之间的往返航线从每周7个增加至14个。同时，该航空公司还增加了广州与泰国清迈、广州与马来西亚沙巴的航线。China Southern has announced that starting in January, it will resume its flights from Zhengzhou, Henan province, to Bangkok; from Shenyang, Liaoning province, to Bangkok; and from Changsha, Hunan province, to Singapore.中国南方航空还宣布，从1月起，将恢复郑州至曼谷、沈阳至曼谷和长沙至新加坡的航班。A recent trend report by Singapore-based budget carrier Scoot said that Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand have become popular destinations for Chinese travelers, partly due to their visa-free entry policies and proximity to China, with many people buying tickets just one week in advance.新加坡廉航公司酷航最近的一份趋势报告显示，新加坡、马来西亚和泰国已成为中国游客的热门目的地，部分原因在于这些国家与中国相邻且对中国游客免签，许多中国游客会提前一周购买机票。plummetv.暴跌，急剧下降

An Ho Chi Minh City court upheld a death sentence for Vietnamese real estate magnate Truong My Lan after convicting her for embezzlement and bribery in the country's biggest financial fraud case. The 68-year-old still has the right to request a review of the case and can also commute her sentence to life imprisonment if she raises 75 percent of the sums she embezzled, which would total $9 billion. Also, a new plan to reduce the chances of drought in the Panama Canal raises concerns. 

Cedric Le Quellec Co-Founder & CEO @ OOOLAB OOOLAB is a leading education technology company based in Vietnam and Singapore that has developed LearningOS (www.thelearningos.com) -- the #1 Enterprise LMS for enrichment and training. LearningOS is used in over 21 countries with over 200,000 paying users. Sponsor  The Jason Cavness Experience is sponsored by CavnessHR. CavnessHR provides HR to companies with 49 or fewer people.  CavnessHR provides a tech platform that automates HR while providing access to a dedicated HR Business Partner. www.CavnessHR.com Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the podcast on your favorite platforms Powered By Earth VC is on a mission to unf@#k the earth. They are doing this by supporting breakthrough scientific research, empowering outlier founders to build enduring climate businesses and investing in high-growth startups that decarbonize the world. Earth VC empowers founders who are Ambitious, Breakthrough and are Committed Earth VC invests in the pre seed to Series A round. If you think you might be a match reach out to them at rebuild@earth.vc Cedric's Bio Cedric is a French founder adopted from Vietnam currently living in Ho Chi Minh City. Cedric is the Co-Founder and CEO of OOOLAB — an enterprise SAAS hybrid training platform used by over 200,000 learners in 21 countries. Previously, Cedric worked in the education field and studied at Northwestern University in the US. We talked about the following and other items Cedric's Adoption Story Cultural Experiences and Adoption in Vietnam Entrepreneurial Culture in Vietnam Customer Service Importance Skills Quotient Co-Founder Relationship Expansion and Market Strategy Ed Tech and Ideal Customer Profile Challenges and Future of AI in Education Lifelong Learning and Education System Improvements Advice for Entrepreneurs Mission and Vision for the Future Hobbies and Self-Care Dealing with Rejection and Prioritizing Time Challenges and Growth in Leadership Networking and Recommendations Company Origin and Vision Customer Retention Advice for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs Handling Vendor Emails  Sales Tools Challenges with Sales Tools  Fundraising in Vietnam  Cedric's Social Media Cedric's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedriclq/ Company Website: https://www.thelearningos.com/  

Julius Carter - Lead Game Designer - U.S. Army Veteran and Iraqi Combat Veteran Sponsor The Jason Cavness Experience is sponsored by CavnessHR. CavnessHR provides HR to companies with 49 or fewer people.  CavnessHR provides a tech platform that automates HR while providing access to a dedicated HR Business Partner. www.CavnessHR.com  Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the podcast on your favorite platforms Powered By Earth VC is on a mission to unf@#k the earth. They are doing this by supporting breakthrough scientific research, empowering outlier founders to build enduring climate businesses and investing in high-growth startups that decarbonize the world.  Earth VC empowers founders who are Ambitious, Breakthrough and are Committed Earth VC invests in the pre seed to Series A round. If you think you might be a match reach out to them at rebuild@earth.vc Julius' Bio Julius Carter grew up in Poughkeepsie, NY, until the age of 12. At 13, he lived in Florida with his father, where he experienced virtual reality (VR) for the first time. At 14, he returned to live with his mother in Red Hook, NY, earning his GED at 17 to join the U.S. Army. Military Service Timeline: (19Kilo) Armored Crewman (M1A1 Abrams) E5(P) • 2001–2002: Stationed in South Korea • 2002–2004: Stationed in Kansas (Ft. Riley) with an Iraq tour • 2004–2005: Stationed in South Korea • 2005–2008: Stationed in Germany with an Iraq tour After exiting the Army, Julius remained in Germany, enrolling in business school at Schiller University in Heidelberg.  In 2009, he moved to Texas, attending Brazosport Community College and later the Art Institute of Houston to study Game Development. During this time, he also worked as a car salesperson for Honda. In 2012, Julius left the U.S. to return to Germany, where he began his professional game development career at Crytek. While at Crytek, he also pursued stand-up comedy, hosting a bi-monthly show that gained early success. Career Progression: • Crytek, Germany: Transitioned into professional game development and stand-up comedy. • CI Games, Poland: Advanced his career in game development. • Playmagic, Malta: Continued his journey in game design, freelancing for the company after moving to Thailand for a year. • Ubisoft Singapore: Contributed to large-scale game projects while launching his own gamification business. His largest client had over 20 million users. • Virtuos Sparx, Vietnam: Worked as a Lead Game Designer, further honing his expertise. • Bootloader, Vietnam: Joined as a consultant and transitioned to a full-time role.  Throughout his career, Julius has excelled in game design, gamification, and immersive technologies such as AR and VR. His global experiences and entrepreneurial spirit have shaped his innovative approach to creating engaging user experiences and developing groundbreaking digital products.  Present: Julius continues to push boundaries in game development and consulting while exploring new ventures and opportunities.  We talked about the following and other items Journey to Game Development  Transition to Military Service Military Experience and Transition Challenges Game Development Journey Game Development Process and Market Trends  Challenges and Opportunities in the Gaming Industry Personal Experiences and Cultural Differences  Future Plans and Career Goals  Advice for Aspiring Game Developers Current Job and Future Plans Remote Work and Management  Day in the Life of a Game Designer Favorite Games and Influences Lead Designer Role and Industry Challenges Living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam  Favorite Districts and Local Culture Family Visits and Local Experiences Mentorship and Career Advice Future of Gaming AI Concerns Space Travel and Future Inventions Game Development and Privacy  Future of Gaming and Compliance Climate Responsibility and Energy Efficiency Julius' Social Media Julius' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliusdesigner/ Julius' Advice Treat each other better. Have respect for the common man. You might be a grumpy dude, but if you go outside and you see somebody struggling. Sometimes it's just that simple hello that gets them from doing or being what they plan on being because of their life status. Everybody has low points, and sometimes it's you. You got to just be kind to people. Have respect for one another.

Let's look at some funny examples of badly-worded signs from around the world (including UK & USA), which show the ambiguity and unintended consequences of unclear English. I analyse lots of signs, explaining the errors and offering improved versions, using them as teaching moments to illustrate grammatical and vocabulary points. The episode also features vocabulary explanations and corrections for the poorly written signs.

Send us a textIf you have the chance to spend a little extra time in Saigon (aka Ho Chi Minh City), you're in for far more than just the usual sightseeing—it's a whole new adventure! Join me In this lively episode, as I chat with Matt Cowan, an expat of 15 years, travel aficionado, and fellow podcaster, as we uncover the hidden gems that only reveal themselves to those willing to go off the beaten path.Saigon is a city of contrasts, and we recorded this episode in one of its iconic French restaurants, The Refinery. Amidst laughs and our Aussie kinship, Matt shares what casual visitors often miss: the charm of historical cafes, the character of local bars, and the richness of local districts. Beyond the motorbikes and bustling streets lies a city with a unique rhythm and soul.Join us for a humorous and insightful journey that shows Saigon is more than a stopover—it's a city worth savoring.Please enjoy some of the topics we managed to cover during the show. 00:07:03 - Exploring Saigon's Hidden Gems 00:12:47 - Nightlife and Expat Hangouts 00:14:06 - Saigon's Evolution and Modernization 00:18:10 - French Colonial Influence in Modern Cafes and Bars 00:20:05 - Exploring Historic Apartment Buildings 00:25:28 - The Opera House 00:27:47 - Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours 00:31:04 - Exploring Japantown and Chinatown 00:40:04 - Motorbike Tours in Saigon 00:41:08 - Historic Dining Locations 00:45:06 - Best Time to Visit Saigon Links as mentioned for you to explore further:-Continental Hotel video  (The Bureau Asia YouTube Channel)https://youtu.be/YBqwIGvOuXw?si=lYVTgbhtjT5kRTR_ Cho Lon Self-Guided Walk https://thebureauasia.substack.com/p/cho-lon-self-guided-morning-walk The best places to EAT, PLAY, LOVE in HCMC in 2024 - 25 Things to Do in HCMC videohttps://thebureauasia.com/2024/03/30/the-best-places-to-eat-play-love-in-ho-chi-minh-city-in-2024/ Then & Now - Saigon 20 Years On (The Bureau Asia Podcast)https://podcasts.apple.com/vn/podcast/then-now-saigon-20-years-on/id1478396971?i=1000656875461 The Bureau Asia Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/theThe best way to connect with me is not via text, it is through the website www.whataboutvietnam.com website and email.Thank you for listening. Do not send TEXT as I am unable to respond directly. Please email whataboutvietnam@gmail.com Keep abreast of news on our social pages on FB, IG,LinkedIn and TikTokWe'd love a review on your podcast channel.Let me design your #customised #private tour of Vietnam - See our Travel ServicesDo you need a #Dental Procedure? Why not find out what's possible through our Dental and #Cosmetic Medical partner Worldwide Beauty Hospital. Mention #whataboutvietnam to receive 5% discount at Worldwide Beauty Hospital

Kate Adie introduces stories from Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Singapore, Oman and Vietnam.The Amazon rain forest in Brazil has suffered its worst fires in two decades, with most started illegally by humans looking to exploit the land for its resources. The world relies on the Amazon to absorb a lot of its carbon, but these fires mean it is now emitting record amounts itself. Ione Wells has been in Brazil's west.The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the world's most biodiverse countries, though decades of war and deforestation have led to the degradation of the environment. But a group of scientists is trying to revitalise a forgotten reserve in Haut-Katanga province. Hugh Kinsella Cunningham travelled with them to the Upemba National Park.Singapore has a zero-tolerance policy on illegal drugs, and is one of only a few countries that continues to execute people convicted of drug trafficking. For those caught using illicit narcotics, the punishments can also be severe. Linda Pressly met recovering addicts undergoing compulsory treatment in a state-run rehab centre.Oman is growing in popularity as a tourist destination, though the oil-rich sultanate is focusing on its ancient heritage, rather than the hi-tech desert cities of its neighbours. This travel boom is also providing opportunities for women entrepreneurs hoping to break cultural barriers, as Sophia Smith Galer discovered in the Salalah region.And we travel to Vietnam where William Lee Adams embarked on a personal mission while filming a travel documentary - to lay his elder brother's ashes to rest at his family's temple in Ho Chi Minh City.Series producer: Serena Tarling Production coordinators: Sophie Hill & Katie Morrison Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Vietnam has enjoyed more than 6% annual growth every year for the last thirty years or more, a staggering growth path, transforming one of Asia's poorest economies into a major global trading hub. It's now one of the world's top twenty economies. But are there challenges ahead. A high-profile anti-corruption drive, extreme weather events, and the death of its long-term leader have raised questions about the country's path to prosperity.(Picture: Aerial view of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, at night, showing high-rise buildings, the Landmark 81 supertall skyscraper, and transport networks. Credit: Getty Images.) Presented and produced by Ed Butler

Xiên chào, welcome to Đặc Biệt Rap Pod, a miniseries about music, food, and travel. Dad Bod Rap Pod hosts Demone Carter, David Ma and Nate LeBlanc recently traveled to Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh City, in Vietnam. We received a grant to participate in a cultural exchange program, and since we are a hip-hop podcast, we decided to seek out the DJ and b-boy culture in District 1, Saigon. And here is what we found. Part 3- A Saigon Travelogue We were lucky enough to be able to make this trip and create this 3-episode miniseries thanks to a grant from the City of San Jose's Office Of Cultural Affairs. We flew halfway around the world in search of hip-hop in an unlikely location and to learn more about the cross-cultural conversation between our hometown of San Jose and the creative center of Vietnam, Saigon. Today on the thrilling conclusion to our travel miniseries, we are back in our hometown of San Jose, California reflecting on our experiences, with some tips and tricks that may help you plan an excursion to this fascinating part of the world. We are extremely grateful to everyone who assisted us in any way on our travels, especially DJ Style D, a true gentleman and a very good DJ who helped us gain insight into how the indomitable hip-hop culture is expressed in Ho Chi Minh City. Please check out our interview with him on Episode 1 of the miniseries for more on that. We will be back to our regular programming next week, with a good interview with an underground MC/producer legend and some conversation about notable hip-hop second acts. DBRP host Demone Carter spearheaded this entire trip, David Ma curated our experiences and translated things as they were occurring, and Nate LeBlanc produced this miniseries. DBRP is merely a single stone on the island that gives Stony Island Audio network its name. Perhaps next time you're looking for a good rap podcast you'll give one of the others a try.

Xiên chào, welcome to Đặc Biệt Rap Pod, a miniseries about music, food, and travel. Dad Bod Rap Pod hosts Demone Carter, David Ma and Nate LeBlanc recently traveled to Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh City, in Vietnam. We received a grant to participate in a cultural exchange program, and since we are a hip-hop podcast, we decided to seek out the DJ and b-boy culture in District 1, Saigon. And here is what we found. Part 2- The Lady In The Alley Is A Mind Reader Welcome to the second of three parts of our special miniseries about travel in Vietnam from a hip-hop perspective. This week we are diving deep into the endless wonders of South Vietnamese cuisine. We were in Saigon for a little under two weeks, and spent much of the time exploring the incredible street food, tropical fruit, juices, coffee, and restaurants that define the bustling city. Here we share some of the highlights of our trip, including some of the best versions of pho, vermicelli bowls, broken rice plates, and soft shell crab that we have ever tasted, and much more. We hope you enjoy this thematic left turn for the show. Hip-hop heads have to eat too, and there are still the rap puns, camaraderie and banter that you have come to expect from DBRP tucked within all the food talk. This miniseries would not possible without a grant from the City of San Jose's Office of Cultural Affairs. Huge thanks to everyone behind the scenes who helped us make this journey possible. Huge thanks to our Patreon homies! Join the squad at www.patreon.com/dadbodrappod for much more content from our trip abroad as well as regular music review segments, exclusive playlists, and the only fake radio show that matters, Fly Sporadic. DBRP host Demone Carter spearheaded this entire trip, David Ma curated our experiences and translated things as they were occurring, and Nate LeBlanc produced this miniseries. We ride with Stony Island Audio, a fine purveyor of hip-hop storytelling.

Tuan Andrew Nguyen, who was born in Vietnam in 1976, was only two years old when his family were made refugees by the war. They ended up in Texas, in the US and in his early twenties, he decided to return to the city his parents had once fled. Here in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, Tuan has become an artist of many mediums. Telling stories through film, sculpture and installations, his work often explores how memories haunt the present and the power of art to heal. Reporter Eliza Lomas joins Tuan in his home studio and workshop, as he shares his process for creating an ongoing series of resonant mobile sculptures. Made from once highly explosive bomb material left over from the war, Tuan reflects on how beliefs in animism and reincarnation inform his work, and why he's drawn to transforming these objects of war, which are still excavated on a daily basis in Vietnam, into resonant sculptures of peace.

Episode No. 669 is a summer clips episode featuring artist Tammy Nguyen. This late summer and fall Nguyen will be featured in two institutional exhibitions, one a solo show and the other a group show. On October 4, the Sarasota (Fla.) Art Museum will present "Tammy Nguyen: Timaeus and the Nations." The show was curated by Rangsook Yoon. On September 4 the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University will present "Spirit House." It's an examination of how contemporary artists of Asian descent challenge the boundary between life and death through art. It was curated by Aleesa Pitchamarn Alexander with Kathryn Cua. Nguyen was a recipient of a 2023 Guggenheim fellowship, and has exhibited at museums such as MoMA PS1, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Factory Contemporary Arts Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and more. Her work is in the collection of museums such as the Institute of Contemporary Art Miami and the Dallas Museum of Art. This program was taped in 2023 on the occasion of her first museum solo exhibition, at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. She is also the founder of Passenger Pigeon Press, an artists' book publisher. For images, see Episode No. 625B.