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Vietnam Innovators

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Vietnam is forecasted to be one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia and the world. To understand the dynamics behind Vietnam’s miracle growth, Vietcetera meets with business leaders every week to discuss the country’s future growth prospects. We also learn how they build and manage teams and why they think innovation will be key to Vietnam’s role in the world order. You can find more information about this Podcast at https://vietcetera.com/en

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The Future of Vietnam's IT talents: Opportunities and Challenges - Frederic Montier, General Director of ELCA - S5#9 04.06.2024 40:44

Returning to this week's English edition of the Vietnam Innovators podcast, host Hao Tran engages with Frederic Montier, the General Manager of ELCA Vietnam 🤗 ELCA Vietnam, a subsidiary of the esteemed Swiss IT company ELCA, excels in advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, blockchain, and cybersecurity, delivering customized digital transformation solutions. Renowned for its inn...

PICKLEBALL: The New Rising Sport in Vietnam - Connor Cường Nguyễn, Co-founder Saigon Heat - S5#8 20.05.2024 34:02

If you are a sports enthusiast, you are surely familiar with the name Saigon Heat - Vietnam's first professional basketball team, founded by MSE Group 🏀. In this week's episode of the Vietnam Innovators podcast, we will meet Connor Cường Nguyễn, Chairman of MSE Group, a diverse sports ecosystem that includes the Saigon Heat basketball team, the first and largest university sports tourna...

Why should businesses invest in Blockchain and Web3? - Rachel Conlan, CMO of Binance - S5#7 13.05.2024 47:05

Rising alongside the advancement of Blockchain technology and the recent emergence of Web3, Binance has become the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, significantly influencing the global cryptocurrency market with billions in daily transaction volumes. In this week's English episode of the Vietnam Innovators podcast, Rachel Conlan, the Global Chief Marketing Officer at Binance, off...

Evolving cuisine through creativity - Sam Aisbett, Executive Chef of Akuna Restaurant - S5#6 06.05.2024 28:44

Today, the concept of fine dining is gaining popularity, captivating a growing number of patrons across the Vietnamese market. This week on the Vietnam Innovators podcast, host Hảo Trần sits down with Mr. Sam Aisbett, the Executive Chef at AKUNA restaurant, to delve into the evolving fine dining scene in Vietnam. Sam Aisbett, a celebrated chef from Australia, ventured to Vietnam after his success...

Vietnam's Fresh Journey: Taking Fruits and Veggies Worldwide - Siebe van Wijk, Owner The Fruit Republic - S5#5 23.04.2024 37:16

The Fruit Republic (TFR) was established in 2009 with the mission of introducing the exceptional flavors of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables to the world, aiming to instill pride in local produce among domestic consumers. Since its inception, TFR has continuously strived to become the leading exporter of fresh fruits and vegetables in Vietnam. TFR is the only entity capable of exporting pomelo, se...

Crafting the ideal workplace: What matters most? - Howard Silby, General Director, NAB Vietnam - S5#4 16.04.2024 32:31

This week on the Vietnam Innovators podcast, we had the opportunity to chat with Mr. Howard Silby - General Director of NAB Innovation Centre Vietnam. National Australia Bank (NAB) is currently the largest commercial bank in Australia, with over 170 years of history in the banking and finance industry. In 2019, NAB established an office in Vietnam to connect with Vietnam's tech talent and pr...

Why is Unilever the “insights engine” in FMCG Marketing? - Mai Ngọc Nhân - VN Category Lead, Unilever- S5#3 09.04.2024 34:36

Coming to this week's Vietnam Innovators podcast, we welcome Mr. Mai Ngoc Nhan to the studio. He is currently Skin Cleansing Vietnam Lead & SEA Development Lead of Unilever. As the youngest category leader at Unilever, he is responsible for business strategy and growth with Vietnamese-familiar brands such as Lifebuoy, Hazeline, Dove, and more. On the Vietnam Innovators podcast, Mr. Mai Ng...

Exploring Vietnamese appetite for high-end vehicles - John Lloyd White, CEO, Vietnam Star Automobile - S5#2 02.04.2024 41:00

In this episode of the Vietnam Innovators podcast, we will have a conversation with our guest, Mr. John Lloyd White - CEO of Vietnam Star Automobile. As one of the foremost authorized dealers of Mercedes-Benz in Vietnam, Vietnam Star Automobile boasts a highly skilled technical team and remains at the forefront of adopting cutting-edge technologies, adhering to the global standards set by Mercedes...

From an aspiring scientist to a business strategist - Luke Treloar, KPMG Vietnam - S5#1 26.03.2024 29:50

In the first episode of the Vietnam Innovators podcast season 5, we welcome to the studio Mr. Luke Treloar, Head of Strategy and National Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences at KPMG Vietnam. In this episode, Luke will share about his fascinating journey with KPMG Vietnam and discuss the potential of Vietnam as a leading business destination in the region. Luke will also provide valuable insights...

Invest in your immune system, not just jobs and income - Grant Washington-Smith & Vũ Hải Dương, Care For Vietnam - S4#49 12.03.2024 36:31

Since the onset of Covid-19, there has been a growing focus on immune health. Global experts have issued warnings about the existence of numerous undiscovered viruses, bacteria, and pathogens. This necessitates a state of preparedness and a proactive approach to enhancing our immune well-being. In this week's episode of Vietnam Innovators, we delve into a conversation with two esteemed guests...

The journey of a big ship sailing to the ocean - Phan Minh Thông, Founder & CEO, Phuc Sinh Corporation - S4#48 22.02.2024 43:48

In the next episode of Vietnam Innovators, we will join host Hao Tran in a conversation with guest Phan Minh Thong - Founder & CEO of Phuc Sinh Corporation - one of Vietnam's leading agricultural exporters with an annual turnover of over $300 million. He established Phuc Sinh in 2001, focusing on trading and exporting Vietnamese products with strengths such as coffee, black pepper, and ot...

Reunite with Vietcetera’s first-ever intern - Kalvin Lam, Software Engineer, Coinbase -S4#47 08.02.2024 20:59

In this episode of Vietnam Innovators podcast, we have the privilege of hearing from Kalvin Lam, a former intern at Vietcetera and a Brown University alumnus. He is now a software engineer at Coinbase. Kalvin takes us on a journey as he shares his remarkable experiences of moving to Vietnam to work for Vietcetera and his role in recruiting interns. Despite initial concerns from his mother about sa...

Transforming healthcare in Vietnam - Dr. Dilshaad Ali Bin Abas Ali, Group CEO Hoan My Medical Group - S4#46 30.01.2024 37:14

Join us for this week's episode of Vietnam Innovators as we explore the revolution happening in Vietnam's healthcare sector. Dr. Dilshaad Ali Bin Abas Ali, Group CEO Hoan My Medical Group, shares his insights on driving change and improving patient-centered care. We discuss the importance of prevention, awareness, and education in promoting a culture of well-being amidst Vietnam's s...

Running a media company in a tech-driven landscape - Dale Nottingham, Founder & CEO of Afflatus Media Group (AMG) - S4#45 25.01.2024 46:48

In this episode of Vietnam Innovators, we join host Hao Tran as he has a talk with our special guest Dale Nottingham - Founder & CEO of Afflatus Media Group (AMG). In this episode, Dale shares his background and the media company, as well as the strategy focused on building brands and providing creative media services in Vietnam. Dale also discusses the overall landscape of the media industry...

Lessons on strategy and team building for startups - Matt Tran, Founder & CEO Birchbury Shoes - S4#44 22.01.2024 38:47

This week's guest on the Vietnam Innovators podcast is Matthew Tran, the Founder and CEO of Birchbury Shoes. During the conversation, he shares his business journey, including his experiences with product pre-sales, team building, and doing business in Vietnam versus the Philippines. Seeing the potential and business opportunities, Matthew moved to Vietnam after living and working in the Phil...

Story of The First Michelin-Starred Restaurant in Saigon - Peter Cuong Franklin, Owner Anan Saigon - S4#43 18.01.2024 26:22

In this episode, we are honored to welcome a special guest, Peter Cuong Franklin, the owner of the fine dining restaurant Anan Saigon - the only establishment in Ho Chi Minh City awarded a Michelin star. Before embarking on his culinary journey, Peter Cuong had a background as a financial expert at AIA and Morgan Stanley. Subsequently, he made a pivotal decision to shift gears and enrolled in culi...

Bringing authentic Vietnamese coffee to the global stage - Timen Swijtink, Founder of Lacàph - S4#42 16.01.2024 35:27

In the latest podcast episode, we have the opportunity to explore the entrepreneurial journey away from home of Timen Swijtink, a Dutch entrepreneur who has spent over 10 years living and working in Vietnam. Timen crossed paths with Scott Sehoon Bahng, a coffee expert from South Korea, through mutual acquaintances. This encounter led to the creation of a unique coffee brand named Lacàph, with a mi...

Mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam 2024 - The Anh, Partner & Head of Corporate Finance, KPMG Vietnam - S4#41 04.01.2024 35:27

[English description below] Trong tập này của podcast Vietnam Innovators, chúng ta sẽ khám phá thế giới của các nhà tư vấn Mua bán & Sáp nhập - Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) và vai trò không thể thiếu của họ trong thị trường Việt Nam. Cùng host Hảo Trần tìm hiểu về cách những nhà tư vấn này, đặc biệt là KPMG, đóng vai trò là những trung gian quan trọng, nối liền sự giao thương giữa người...

A platform where anyone can become a trader - Victor Zimarev, CEO DOTO Holdings - S4#40 02.01.2024 27:50

[English description below] Trong tập Vietnam Innovators tuần này, cùng host Hảo Trần trò chuyện với khách mời Victor Zimarev, CEO của DOTO Holdings. Trong cuộc trò chuyện, Victor chia sẻ về sự tập trung của DOTO vào việc cung cấp trải nghiệm người dùng vượt trội và sự quan tâm của họ đối với thị trường Việt Nam. Ngoài ra, trong tập này, chúng ta cũng tìm hiểu về các thách thức mà họ đang đối mặt...

An ed-tech search engineto research and compareschool options - Xi Zhang, Founder FindingSchool - S4#39 26.12.2023 41:27

[English description below] Tuần này, cùng host Hảo Trần gặp gỡ Xi Zhang, Founder của FindingSchool - nền tảng kỹ thuật số giúp phụ huynh và học sinh toàn cầu dễ dàng nghiên cứu và tìm kiếm thông tin du học. FindingSchool đóng vai trò là một nền tảng tìm kiếm toàn diện, kết nối hàng ngàn trường học tư thục ở Hoa Kỳ và Canada với hàng triệu cá nhân trên toàn cầu. Với quyền truy cập vào dữ liệu và c...

The intersection of Vietnam - Netherlands culture and art - Tu Hoang, Freelancing Movement Artist - S4#38 18.12.2023 38:24

[English description below] Trong tập mới của podcast Vietnam Innovators, chúng ta sẽ có cơ hội gặp gỡ với khách mời là anh Tu Hoang - Freelancing Movement Artist (một nghệ sĩ diễn xuất chuyển động tự do). Trên hành trình tạo nên nghệ thuật độc đáo của mình, Tu Hoang đã khám phá sự giao thoa giữa văn hóa Á - Âu, tạo ra một phong cách múa độc nhất vô nhị. Từ kinh nghiệm của mình tại Việt Nam và Hà...

Changing the market’s view on lighting - Lê Ngọc Mai, Regional Managing Director, Unios Vietnam - S4#37 12.12.2023 31:09

[English description below] Trong tập tuần này của Vietnam Innovators, hãy cùng host Hảo Trần trò chuyện với khách mời là chị Lê Ngọc Mai, CEO tại Unios Vietnam - một thương hiệu đèn chiếu sáng kiến trúc đến từ Úc. Trong tập này, chúng ta sẽ khám phá cách Unios đã gia nhập thị trường Việt Nam cùng sứ mệnh thay đổi cách nhìn của mọi người về vai trò và tầm quan trọng của chiếu sáng trong cuộc sống...

Corporate Strategies for Empowering Migrant Workers - Mihyung Park, Chief of Mission, IOM - S4#36 04.12.2023 37:21

[English description below] Tổ chức Di cư Quốc tế (IOM) bắt đầu hoạt động tại Việt Nam từ năm 1987. Trong nhiều năm qua, IOM không ngừng cung cấp những biện pháp toàn diện cho người di cư, người lánh nạn trong nước, người di cư hồi hương,…thông qua hỗ trợ nhân đạo trực tiếp và các hoạt động hỗ trợ khác. Tại tập podcast của Vietnam Innovators tuần này, chúng ta sẽ cùng host Hảo Trần gặp gỡ và trò c...

A thriving concept of integrated resorts in Vietnam - Mr.Walt Power, CEO, The Grand Ho Tram Resort & Casino - S4#35 02.12.2023 42:32

[English description below] Khách mời trong tập Vietnam Innovators là một nhân vật khá đặc biệt, ông chính là Walt Power, CEO của The Grand Ho Tram Resort & Casino. Trước khi tiếp nhận vị trí CEO tại The Grand Ho Tram, ông đã có hơn 30 năm kinh nghiệm kinh doanh, vận hành khách sạn và casino trên khắp thế giới. Trong một cuộc phỏng vấn với Vietcetera khi trở thành lãnh đạo tại The Grand Ho Tra...

The Legends Tour comes to Vietnam - Ryan Howsam, Mentor & Investor, Chairman of The EU Legends Tour - S4#34 28.11.2023 31:43

[English description below] Trong tập Vietnam Innovators tuần này, chúng ta sẽ cùng host Hảo Trần khám phá câu chuyện đầy cảm hứng của The Legends Tour - giải đấu này sẽ đến Việt Nam trong năm nay. Khách mời đặc biệt của tập này là Ryan Howsam, Chairman của The EU Legends Tour. Legends Vietnam 2023, nằm trong khuôn khổ The EU Legends Tour, là giải đấu golf chuyên nghiệp dành cho nam golfer từ 50 t...