For years, English was seen as the key to global opportunities in Việt Nam. But as the country becomes increasingly connected to the world, more young people are turning to languages such as Korean, Japanese and Mandarin to gain a competitive edge. In this episode of Vietnam Explained, we explore the cultural, educational and career forces driving Việt Nam’s growing multilingual movement.
From a chance encounter with street children to building one of Việt Nam's pioneering social enterprises, Jimmy Phạm - founder of KOTO has transformed thousands of disadvantaged young lives through hospitality training. This episode explores how purpose-driven leadership, education, and opportunity are creating lasting social impact while shaping Việt Nam's next generation of hospitality professionals.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the next battleground in global finance. Việt Nam is now entering that race. As the country's financial sector accelerates digital transformation, some firms are already moving beyond AI experimentation toward practical deployment. Among them is Techcom Securities, where AI is increasingly becoming part of everyday financial operations.
The latest edition of "Les Échos du Vietnam" offers fresh perspectives on Việt Nam’s culture, people and contemporary developments, highlighting stories that reflect the country’s dynamism, diversity and growing international connections.
In this episode, we explore the unique rhythm of Vietnamese mornings and the traditions that shape the start of each day. From early exercise and bustling fresh markets to strong coffee and peaceful moments before sunrise, discover why mornings hold such a special place in everyday life. Join host Niall Mackay and wellness expert Swarup Chatterjee as they uncover the culture, habits, and values behind Việt Nam’s early rise.
Drug use is becoming younger, more digital, and increasingly difficult to detect. With synthetic drugs disguised as everyday products and traffickers exploiting social media, protecting young people has never been more urgent.
Money is pouring in, and breakthroughs are happening in fields like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced materials. Yet, across most of the world, economic growth remains sluggish, as the gains that technology promised are taking far longer to arrive. How can the world close the gap between technological breakthroughs and broad economic benefit, and how do we truly innovate at scale?