"Talk Vietnam" is an English-language television programme, presents conversations with a diverse range of guests who have made positive contributions and share captivating stories about Vietnam — from foreigners with a deep appreciation for Vietnamese culture to distinguished figures in science, business, and society.
This week on Talk Vietnam, internationally acclaimed pianist Lưu Hồng Quang shares the passion, discipline, and imagination that have shaped his extraordinary musical journey, and why, for him, music is not just heard, but seen in endless colors. Talk Vietnam: The symphonic journey of Lưu Hồng Quang, only on Vietnam Today.
Matthew Ifield is a young Australian singer-songwriter born in Sydney in 2004. His love for music began at an early age, and he later joined the Sydney Children's Choir, where he trained and developed his vocal ability. The Asian-Australian singer-songwriter first gained attention through cover videos on TikTok and YouTube, known for his warm voice and a pop style infused with R &B influences.
For some families, the war didn't end when the fighting stopped. In this episode of Talk Vietnam, Jeanie Jacobs Huffman shares her deeply personal journey to search for her father's final resting place - and the unexpected connections she found with Vietnamese families carrying the same hope.
From concert halls to classrooms, Dr. Đinh Hoài Xuân has dedicated her career to bringing classical music closer to Vietnamese audiences while sharing Vietnamese melodies with the world. Through performance, education and cultural exchange, she is helping ensure that classical music is not only preserved, but also embraced by future generations.
From Paris to the world stage of elegance and craftsmanship, Hugo Jacomet has become one of the leading voices on timeless style and artisanal excellence. As the founder of the Parisian Gentleman Sartorial platform, author of the book with the same name, and host of the Sartorial Talks podcast, he shares his personal journey through the world's abyss of tailoring, shoemaking, and refined living with audiences across the globe.
A sacred ritual of rhythm, colour, and spirit… now crosses every border… and touches people around the world? For more than 35 years, Dr Nguyễn Đức Hiển has dedicated his life to preserving and sharing the spirit of Việt Nam’s Mother Goddess worship. Once a local belief, this sacred practice is inspiring a new generation of artists, scholars, and believers worldwide.
This episode of Talk Vietnam explores the remarkable journey of Ron Kovic – a veteran and the author of “Born on the Fourth of July” – and his enduring efforts to promote reconciliation between Việt Nam and the United States.
Nearly six decades after the Battle of Ia Đrăng changed countless lives, two families once separated by war find themselves connected again. Through memories, conversations, and shared moments, Talk Vietnam — Ia Đrăng: The Historic Meeting tells a story not about conflict, but understanding… not about the past, but what we choose to carry forward. From history to healing, discover an emotional journey of reconciliation on Vietnam Today.
The Gyalwang Drukpa is the spiritual head of the Drukpa lineage, a Buddhist tradition with nearly 1,000 years of history, rooted in India and closely tied to the Himalayas. He is known around the world not only as a spiritual leader and a profound meditation master, but also as a dedicated humanitarian.
For 27 years, he has not only studied Việt Nam through data and reports, but also through walks along memory-filled streets and by listening to the stories of Hanoians. He has captured the city's poetic spirit in his books. A former World Bank economist who worked in Việt Nam, Martín Rama from Uruguay, has explored and contributed to Hanoi in his own unique way.