In this episode of Vietnam Innovators, we welcome a distinguished guest whose connection to Việt Nam extends far beyond diplomacy. Former U.S. Ambassador to Việt Nam Daniel Kritenbrink joins the podcast to reflect on his time in the country and share insights from his new role at The Asia Group.
Discover the story of a Mongolian professor who brought the poetry of Tố Hữu, the Tale of Kiều and President Hồ Chí Minh’s Prison Diary to the steppes of his homeland. Over 60 years later, he continues to share this deep affection at Ulaanbaatar’s School No. 14, inspiring a new generation of students to sing, speak, and love Vietnamese culture.
In Cebu, Philippines, 11 ASEAN nations gathered to chart a shared course through an era of instability. And in Beijing, China, the leaders of the world's two largest economies are sitting down for the first time in nearly a decade on Chinese soil. For Southeast Asia, these are not two separate stories, but two deeply consequential meetings shaping the region's future.
The global race for quantum technology is gaining momentum, opening new opportunities for countries willing to invest early and think long-term. Discover how Việt Nam is positioning itself to become part of the future quantum ecosystem.
In this episode of Vietnam Innovators, we welcome a distinguished guest whose connection to Việt Nam extends far beyond diplomacy. Former U.S. Ambassador to Việt Nam Daniel Kritenbrink joins the podcast to reflect on his time in the country and share insights from his new role at The Asia Group.
In the military, discipline is strength. Every soldier learns not only to train himself, but also to live and work as part of a team. Three months of new recruit training. It is the first stage in a young man's journey into military life. Young men in their teens and early twenties are maturing day by day, becoming soldiers of the Vietnam People's Army.
This week on Inside Asia, we explore how Asia is balancing diplomacy, digital transformation and cultural continuity in a rapidly changing world. From the ASEAN Future Forum 2026 in Hà Nội and efforts to deepen regional connectivity through customs and trade cooperation, to Việt Nam’s growing appeal as a destination for travel, work and investment.