Vietnamese Stories

Let’s figure out why Vietnam’s economy is booming, how to invest in its stock market, and what it’s really like living (and rowing) in Saigon.

Let’s figure out 5 reasons why you should choose Haga SmartTech and listen to her story of resilience, community, language, and the power of helping others.

I invited Hao Tran, CEO and co-founder of Vietcetera, one of Vietnam’s most influential media companies. Hao’s story is one of risk, resilience, and reinvention.

Let’s discover what it’s like to be a pro basketball player in Vietnam, his back story, and how to stay jacked when being a vegetarian like Davon.

What made this talk special was not just where she’d lived or what she did for work, it’s about how language, gender, and culture can shape how you’re seen — and how you see yourself.

It’s always interesting to listen to stories about different cultures and we dig into serious stuff like mental health, visa struggles, and identity—and yes, we also laugh a lot. 

Just an hour away, we explore a whole new scene, which is totally different from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Born in Saigon, raised in New York, and now back in Vietnam running a business and raising a family, her journey is one of resilience, adaptation, and rediscovery.

Six years later, many things have changed, so we had a lot to say. We talked about everything from the early days of podcasting to law school, adoption, cultural differences, and why Vietnam still has such a pull on both of us.

We explored different perspectives, from the nuances of regional differences within Vietnam to the complexities of expat life and Vietnamese perceptions of foreigners.