Loa - Broadcasting Vietnam: Recent Episodes
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A podcast that explores the ideas and stories that shape Việt Nam today. We amplify the voices you need to hear and broadcast the perspectives you haven’t heard.
In our last modern refugee story, Loa’s Kathy Tri?u shared with us how Th?y Nguy?n, a savvy millennial, fled persecution in Viê?t Nam for freedom in the United States. This time, Kathy is back with another modern refugee story -- one that chronicles the journey of two strong-willed Vietnamese mothers, Trâ?n Th? L?a and Trâ?n Th? Thanh Loan. They recount how several attempts to flee Viê?t Nam for Australia led them instead to a detention center in Indonesia.
Things To Know: Vi?t Nam News RoundupAre you behind on the news? No worries. Loa's Nh?y Nguy?n has gathered a list of some of the headlines you may have missed.
Vietnamism: The Secrets of Jade
Jade has been used for more than 7000 years. It has a special meaning throughout Asia. Not only is it an artistic expression, it is also a recurring symbol in religion, philosophy and literature. In this week’s Vietnamism, Tiffany Lý explores the significance of the jade bracelet in Vi?t Nam and explains how to choose the perfect one for you.
Published June 5, 2017.
A Vietnamese educator who has been prevented from teaching, now finds the last part of his identity stripped from him: His Vietnamese citizenship. Professor Ph?m Minh Hoàng learned out of the blue earlier this month that Vi?t Nam’s president had decided to take away his citizenship. The 62-year-old is a prominent blogger who writes about human rights, social justice, and corruption in Vi?t Nam. He’s a member of the pro-democracy party Vi?t Tân -- Loa is a project of Vi?t Tân. Hoàng, who holds dual French-Vietnamese citizenship, is now at risk of being exiled to France at any moment. In this episode, he goes On The Record from Sài Gòn with Loa’s contributing reporter Lilly Nguy?n.
Published June 19, 2017
One Vietnamese Central Committee member gets ousted, while another top leader goes to DC. If you’ve gotta catch up with the news, tune in for a roundup of headlines that’s got Vietnamese people abuzz.
Air Date: June 5, 2017
What's in the broth? We're exploring Vi?t Nam's most iconic noodle soup dish.
And we're revisiting our piece on the urban myth surrounding MSG -- the controversial stuff that sometimes goes inthe broth
On The Record With Quyên L?u, One of Vi?t Nam’s Emerging Young LeadersOn May 4, the U.S. Department of State hosted its annual Emerging Young Leaders Award. Among the 10 award recipients was Quyên L?u, a YouTube sensation and social advocate from Vi?t Nam. Loa contributing reporter Nh?t Phó attended the award ceremony and spoke with Quyên about the origin story of ?ch Phu H?, her team's Youtube channel of cleverly narrated, controversial hand-drawn animations.
Vietnamism: Lefties Get Left Out...But Why?Picture yourself holding a pen. Put that pen up to an imaginary piece of paper on an imaginary desk and pretend to start writing. Which hand did you use? The hand that you picked to write is your dominant hand, and the choice you make is called handedness. Most likely, you put up your right hand. A small percentage of you would have put up your left. If you are in an Asian country, let’s say Vi?t Nam, it would be an even smaller percentage. So why is this? Loa’s Chí-Linh ?inh was wondering the same thing, so she tries get to the bottom of handedness in Vi?t Nam.
Published May 9, 2017.
Through the Lens: Nick Út on the Narratives and Photography of the Vi?t Nam WarQuyên Ngô chats with Nick Út, Pullitzer prize-winning Associated Press Photojournalist of "Napalm Girl" fame, as he reflects on the visual interpretation of war in Vi?t Nam, 42 years after its conclusion. Rewind: Five News Stories to Know for April Suboi makes Forbes' 30 under 30 Asia list, a police hostage situation, and more. Giang Nguy?n rounds up some of Vietnam’s big headlines this month.
In episode 69, we catch up with Mong Palatino, Southeast Asia Editor of Global Voices, and Jonathan McCully, Legal Officer at the Media Legal Defence Initiative at the Internet Freedom Festival to discuss "Best Practices for Activists" -- more specifically, resources for activists in Vi?t Nam.
This is the second of two segments filmed and recorded at the Internet Freedom Festival in Valencia, Spain. Loa led training sessions on podcasting at this gathering of technologists, journalists, activists, and civil society actors.
Episode 69. Air date: March 20, 2017
The Loa team spent a week in Valencia, Spain at the Internet Freedom Festival -- a gathering of technologists, journalists, activists, and civil society actors. But before the start of the festival, the first ever Vietnam Cyber Dialogue (VCD) took place. We sat down with VCD organizer (and Loa co-editor) Trinh Nguy?n, along with Ella Gancarz of The 88 Project to chat about this special event focused on improving access to information and greater freedom of expression in Vietnam.
Episode 68. Air date: March 20, 2017
Five Stories You Need to Know for February and A Look Inside: Food Safety after the Fish Crisis
Got game? We're covering the basketball scene in Vi?t Nam, as well as the flirting and romance culture.
Hope Dreams in Vi?tnam: A Look Inside the rise of Basketball
Vietnamism - Flirty Flirty time with Loa Episode 66.
Air date: February 16, 2017
A Look Inside - Vi?t Nam's Modern Kitchen GodsThere’s a big celebration that takes place exactly seven days before the Lunar New Year: Ngày Gi? Táo Quân -- Kitchen Gods Day. This national tradition is rooted in a tale of a tragic love triangle. Every year, a comedy show follows this tale just in time for T?t. Millions of viewers tune in for the show, which borderlines on being politically sensitive. Loa’s Nguy?n Linh Chi takes a look inside the tragic love tale and how Vietnamese people celebrate Táo Quân.
Five Things to Know For JanuaryIt's been quite a busy month on the world stage, and some important and interesting stories are often lost amongst the constant barrage of news. Chris Lê digs through the info to bring you up-to-speed with what you might have missed.
It's time for Vietnamism - our segment on the complex Vietnamese culture. T?t - the Lunar New Year - is just around the corner. As families spruce up their homes, pay off debts and generally get ready to usher in the year of the Rooster - you may be wondering what this new year holds - at least according to Eastern astrology. Jenny Lý takes a deeper dive into the Vietnamese zodiac system and shares some predictions for 2017: the year of the Fire Rooster!
Today, on our episode: a tale of persecution, escape, and ultimately, refuge. And: dolls amidst the stark backdrop of a prison cell.
November was a month of many special events, from the election of the 45th President of the United States of America to the 2016 awards for the Vietnam Human Rights Network. Loa's Quyen Ngo and Kalynh Ngo has the five headlines you need to know for the month of November.
In this episode, we learn about Marxism-Leninism in Vietnamese education, as well as the origins of the Vietnamese language.
October was a month of extreme events -- from deadly flooding in the central region to the arrest of one of Vietnam’s most prominent bloggers. Loa's Quyen Ngo has rounded up the news cycles to catch you up on the five things you need to know for this month of October.
We explore the practice of Len Dong, in which humans act as mediums to channel otherworldly spirits, on a watery pilgrimage to central Vietnam. And: a tale of escape, loss, and the afterlife...all on this week.
Vi?t Nam as a country is very well known for what is called commodity coffee: beans exported in large batches to other countries for use in instant coffee brands and lower quality brews. In the last two years or so, a very small group of people are trying to change that image and usher in the reign of higher quality beans in Vi?t Nam. Loa’s Chí-Linh ?inh and Brian Lâm got together over a cup of Joe and talk about the third wave coffee movement happening in Vi?t Nam today.
Episode 57. Air date: September 17, 2016
From a historic moment at the Rio Olympics, to Pokémania, to a rare shooting in the Vietnam, we spent the month sifting through stories so you didn’t have to. Here are our top five Things to Know for this the month of August.
On this week's "On the Record," we’re bringing you a special voice all the way from Hong Kong -- 19-year-old activist Joshua Wong, one of the leaders of the Umbrella Movement.
Superstition is a huge part of Vietnamese culture. But could it help you better live your life? And...love, prison, filial piety, and a suicide attempt. All the makings of a great story -- that is, Vietnam’s epic Tale of Kieu.
This week, we catch up with the Vietnamese community in Slovakia and follow up on a ruling that puts China in hot waters in the South China Sea.
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The first non-profit and independent university is opening this fall in Sài Gòn. We take a look inside the dark past of its newly appointed chairman.
And...the recipe and a story on the most important condiment of all Vietnamese cuisine: dipping fish sauce.
More Vietnamese want in on higher education. But fewer university spots equals students in distress. The stakes are high. And: a singing style that’s equal parts folk music, poetry, and…. rap duel? That's Quan Ho. All in episode 51 of Loa.
May was chockfull of news coming out of Viet Nam. Obama made history, a giant dead mammal mystified, and a political prisoner pledges to go on hunger strike until death. From the GEM center, Sài Gòn, up the central coast to Vinh, Nghe An, Loa’s Nguyen Linh Chi covers the latest hotspots and news you need to know this month.
In the 1960s, a new sound began to emerge: raw and rebellious rock – music that reflected the gritty, dissonant reality of the war in Vi?t Nam.
And… from classic rock to V-Pop. We’ve got the latest beats in Vi?t Nam!
As a fish graveyard widens across Vi?t Nam’s central coast, what are the facts surrounding this environmental crisis? And, how to find love, without the help of an app.
A musician and a singer met and fell in love after the war, knowing that it could never truly be. What sacrifices would you be willing to endure? And... we’ve got the lowdown on the legend of King Hùng V??ng, a mythical forefather of the Vietnamese people.
T?t is here! Start your Lunar New Year right by making sure your T?t traditions and superstitions are on point.
And as families gather together to celebrate the new year, one prisoner of conscience faces a dire medical condition yet holds strong to her convictions.
Air date: February 8, 2016
Since our launch in April, we've had 35 episodes of stories from and about Vi?t Nam. As 2015 comes to a close, our four editors (Chris, Quyên, Trinh, and Giang) get together for a retrospective with some of our listeners and favorite segments.
Air date: December 28, 2015
Candidates on campaign trails in free elections have to endure barbs and missiles from their rivals in the form of political speech. Independent candidates in Vi?t Nam sometimes find themselves the target of an entirely different type of missile. For this week's "A Look Inside" segment, Loa’s Giang Nguy?n has the stories from the campaign trail in Vi?t Nam.
Air date: April 11, 2016
March was a month of protest incitements, disastrous effects of climate change, and twisted DNA news. Loa’s Kathy Tri?u gets you up to speed with our list of the five news item from Vi?t Nam you need to know.
Air date: March 28, 2016
This year marks the 30th anniversary of ??i M?i, a series of economic reforms that changed Vi?t Nam from a centrally planned economy to what some describe as a “socialist-oriented free market economy. These reforms changed a lot of things for a lot of people, and the generation born after ??i M?i live lives that previous generations could barely dream of 30 years ago. Two women - Eliza Lomas and Fabiola Buchele - seek to understand their experiences. In their podcast series, “The Renovation Generation, Lomas and Buchele share intimate conversations with post-??i M?i youth and draw sonic portraits of their lives and experiences.
Eliza Lomas and Fabiola Buchele are On the Record with Loa’s Stella Tr?n.
We also broadcast episode 5 of “The Renovation Generation: www.therenovationgeneration.com/
Air date: March 21, 2106
In Vi?t Nam, more and more activists are experiencing a daily terror of constant surveillance, verbal abuse and beatings from those supposedly defending the law: the security police force. Loa's Trinh Nguy?n takes a look inside the pervasive police brutality in Vi?t Nam.
March 8th is International Women’s Day, or Ngày Qu?c t? Ph? N?. It's a day to celebrate women’s contributions to society, but also a reminder that the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements happened despite a lack of parity. In this week’s Vietnamism, Loa’s Chí-Linh ?inh explores how it all started and how it is celebrated today.
Air date: March 9, 2016
We’re coming to you with a special episode this week instead of having you wait another 2 weeks! Here at Loa, we highlight the critical stories that are shaping Vi?t Nam today. Loa’s L??ng V?n Thi?n is back with our "Things to Know" segment and all the important news stories happening in Vi?t Nam this month of February.
Air date: February 29, 2016
The peer to peer marketplace, known as the sharing economy, has spread rapidly across the world. Can it take hold in Vi?t Nam? We take "A Look Inside" how sharing can lead to profits.
The glitz and glam of the 88th Academy Awards are just around the corner and one nominee captured our attention: the documentary, Chau, Beyond the Lines. Amid the #OscarsSoWhite controversy, our reporter has a review of the film’s narrative and the on-going issues of documentary's subject: the victims of Agent Orange in Vi?t Nam.
Air date: February 22, 2016
From the the infighting leading up to the 12th Party Congress...to the death of a beloved and sacred turtle, Loa’s Lilly Nguy?n has the five news stories of January you need to know.
In this week’s Vietnamism, Loa’s Chí-Linh ?inh looks into this unique sport of Vovinam, short for Vi?t Võ ??o, and its sky-blue uniforms and majorly epic grappling techniques.
Air date: January 25, 2016
As puppy love matures in Vi?t Nam, it’s becoming clear that old habits die hard. And will sticking chopsticks vertically into your rice bowl bring bad luck? Find out on this week's episode of Loa.
Air date: January 8, 2016
What’s with all the secrecy regarding Vi?t Nam’s next party congress?
And with Vietnamese people living all over the world, what does it really mean to be Vietnamese?
We’ve got those answers for you this week on Loa.
Air date: January 4, 2016
In the Socialist Republic of Vi?t Nam, the land used by farmers is considered the “people’s property and can be reclaimed by the government at any given time. Farmers who have had their livelihood taken away are uniting in protest, and their message is only getting louder. Loa's Giang Nguy?n takes "A Look Inside" this growing force.
Follow the lights of the lanterns or the sweet aroma of mooncakes and you’ll find yourself at T?t Trung Thu, Vi?t Nam’s mid-autumn festival. Our newest contributor Emmerick ?oàn takes us on a moonlit stroll to find out the significance of the lanterns and the mooncakes that we enjoy every fall.
Air date: September 21, 2015
Typically, each of our weekly podcast features two segments. This week, we’re bringing you a special episode and an in-depth interview with a prominent voice in the Vietnamese community, Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker ??c Nguy?n, who’s speaking up about the controversy surrounding last week’s broadcast of “Terror in Little Saigon.
Air date: November 9, 2015
From Vietnam all the way to the Canadian Parliament: we’ve got notable stories of courageous individuals speaking out. And how the cat claimed its place in the Vietnamese zodiac. All in Episode 9!
Air Date: June 22, 2015
Music censorship typically means bleeping out cuss words. But in Vietnam, musicians can sometimes find their voices silenced completely. In this episode, we take "A Look Inside" at what the end of the war meant for Vietnam’s musical landscape.
And in this week's "Vietnamism," we explain why certain aunts, uncles or siblings are known by a number!
Air Date: June 15, 2015
In this week’s episode, Quyên Ngô is “On the Record with Andrea Nguy?n, award winning food-writer and author of The Banh Mi Handbook. In our latest “Vietnamism segment, we join Natalie Nguy?n as she dishes up some delicious Vietnamese mayonnaise.
In this week's episode, we take "A Look Inside" Vietnam's burgeoning environmental movement with L??ng V?n Thi?n. In our latest "Vietnamism" segment, we join Giang Nguy?n as she gives a brief introduction to the six tones of the Vietnamese language.
Air Date: June 1, 2015
In this week's episode, we take "A Look Inside" into the rising use of Bitcoin in Vietnam. In our latest "Vietnamism" segment, we help non-native speakers pronounce some common, tricky Vietnamese names.
Air Date: May 25, 2015
We cover a citizen media training in Singapore that introduces a new media production app to citizen journalists from Vietnam. Think you know Vietnamese cuisine? We list five weird dishes you have to try.
Air date: May 18, 2015
This year marks two decades since the normalization of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Vietnam. For the first time ever, the Vietnamese Communist Party is sending its General Secretary, Nguyen Phu Trong, to Washington, DC, to meet with senior White House officials.
We discuss the implications of this high level visit with Diem Do, Chairman of the pro-democracy party Viet Tan. As leader of an unsanctioned opposition party, Do and a Vietnamese delegation met with President George W. Bush in 2007 to discuss human rights in Vietnam. Loa’s Duyên Bùi has this “On the Record.
Have you ever wondered why such a vast percentage of the Vietnamese population share the surname “Nguyen? Nope. They are not all related to each other. Here is Chris Lê on this week’s Vietnam-ism, Vietnam’s history with the “Nguyens.
Air date: May 11, 2015
In this week’s feature, Chris Lê provides an insight into the world of professional gaming in Vietnam and the struggles faced by players vying for international stardom.
In this week’s Vietnamism, Nam-An ?inh gets to the root of an ancient instrument with the sound of a human voice.
Air date: August 3, 2015
The Trans-Pacific Partnership, a proposed trade agreement involving 12 Pacific Rim countries, is a big freaking deal. Analysts say it’s potentially the largest trade deal in history. Lilly Nguy?n has five things you need to know, a FYI about the TPP.
No credit? No Problem. The Vietnamese have an alternative way to get a loan. Loa’s new reporter Cavatina Ph?m has an insight into the informal borrowing and lending system known as h?i.
In this episode, we re-air a couple of our most popular stories: Our "On the Record" interview with Andrea Nguy?n, award-winning food writer and author of The Banh Mi Handbook, where we discuss the layers and the legacy of this delicious sandwich.
Then, we come back for seconds with "Things to Know" and Ti?n Nguy?n's five weird Vietnamese foods we dare you to try!
Air date: August 31, 2015
Minh Nguy?n, a registered dietitian nutritionist, breaks down the healthiness of ingredients found in Vietnamese cuisine. Find out why she considers ph? to be the ultimate hangover cure.
More and more restaurants are removing MSG from their food in efforts to become healthier. What is MSG, what does it do, and does it deserve its bad reputation?
Air date: October 26, 2015
If you find yourself in Vi?t Nam and don’t speak a lick of Vietnamese...try English! It has surpassed French and Russian as a popular choice for foreign language. Vi?t Nam is trying to keep pace with globalization. People are encouraged to learn foreign languages, especially English. Loa's Duyên Bùi takes "A Look Inside" at how English is learned and taught at one charity in Vi?t Nam.
Solitary Envoi is Loa's segment featuring written works from behind prison walls. A year ago this month, a short letter from prisoner of conscience ??ng Xuân Di?u was snuck out of his jail cell. Di?u is currently serving a 13-year sentence on charges of subversion due to his activism. His message gives the outside world a peek into his psyche as he endures extreme conditions of mistreatment. Loa’s Quyên Ngô reads an English translation of the letter.
Air date: October 19, 2015
We're re-airing some of our favorite stories this week. We'll be listening to pre-1975 Vietnamese music and solving a foodie mystery: why so many ph? restaurants are numbered.
Vi?t Nam’s netizens face real threats every time they log onto the internet. With over 40 million users now online, Vi?t Nam ranks high on countries most vulnerable to cyberattacks. Loa’s Trinh Nguy?n takes A Look Inside the growing list of digital threats confronting internet users in Vi?t Nam.
Vi?t Nam's jolting cup of joe is taking over the world by storm. Even Starbucks is getting in on the action, introducing their single-origin ?à L?t beans earlier this year. So what's so exciting about the Vietnamese way of making coffee? Loa's Chí-Linh ?inh gets to the bottom of this addictive drink.
Air date: October 5, 2015
Schools, libraries, research institutions are filled with records that inform our understanding of history. But what if no record exists of your experience? That’s the case for many Vietnamese displaced by war, refugees who escaped the country under a cloak of darkness or victims of pirate attacks at sea. The lack of records, photos and physical can rob us of a true understanding of war and its aftermath, but now initiatives across the globe are seeking to collect oral histories of refugees for a fuller picture of the Vietnamese experience than what can be found in the history books.
Albert Einstein supposedly suggested that human stupidity is limitless, but a Vietnamese proverb focuses on only four stupidities. You’ll definitely want to avoid them.
The impact of China’s economic slowdown is being felt around the world. With close ties to the Asian giant, is Vi?t Nam’s economy also in trouble? Stella Tr?n has the Five Things to Know about Vi?t Nam’s economy.
Tiffany Lý answers this riddle in our Vietnamism segment: China played A crucial role in the formation of many Asian languages, but Vi?t Nam chose to B different. C if you can guess which alphabet Vi?t Nam ended up with while other countries adopted Chinese characters!
Air date: September 14, 2015
Vi?t Tân, the Vi?t Nam Reform Party, marks 33 years this week of a people power struggle for freedom and democracy. From its perilous beginnings to today’s multi-pronged approaches to empower the Vietnamese people, Chris Lê has the story of the activists on the ground, in our A Look Inside segment.
In the early years of the Party's establishment, far away in a jungle near the Thai-Laotian border, a song was written from a small resistance base, by the light of the moon. "Tr?ng Chi?n Khu" speaks to the sacrifices made by those who have committed themselves to their country. Nam-An ?inh brings us the story in Loa's Solitary Envoi segment.
The way to a U.S. government's heart is through its lobbyists. How much has Hà N?i paid for access to Washington D.C.’s most influential powers and what are they using it for? Our reporter speaks to the journalist who uncovered these details.
L? Vu Lan, the second largest annual festival in Vietnam, finds its origin in a series of Buddhist scriptures. This celebration is for paying respect to all parents – both the living and the departed.
Air date: August 24, 2015
Prison is often not the ultimate punishment for Vi?t Nam's political prisoners. Behind prison walls, another ordeal begins. In this week's "A Look Inside," Loa’s Giang Nguy?n has the story of young activists who’ve gone through hell and lived to tell the story.
There’s a part of Vietnamese performance art that is distinctly emotional -- melodramatic, you might even call it. Actually, we call it C?i L??ng. It’s folk opera that amplifies human drama with plaintive notes and a haunting pitch. This week, Lilly Nguy?n goes back in time to her first musical memory of c?i l??ng to discover the story behind this traditional musical theater.
Air date: August 17, 2015
In this week’s episode, we take "A Look Inside" the rising gay pride movement in Vietnam and how its increasing acceptance in the country juxtaposes with Vietnam’s human rights record.
In our "Things to Know" segment, Loa’s resident foodie Natalie Nguy?n dishes out several popular Vietnamese herbs you can use to freshen up your own dishes.
Air date: July 27, 2015
In this week’s episode, we take "A Look Inside" the nascent Zombie “uprising in Vietnam and the recent arrest of one of its members, rapper Nguy?n Phi.
Loa’s resident troll expert Ti?n Nguy?n explains how the Vietnamese government is raising an army of trolls to stifle information on the internet in this week’s "Things to Know."
Warning: this episode contains profanity.
Air date: July 20, 2015
We bring you Part 2 of our series on Bitcoin in Vietnam, "A Look Inside" at how the digital currency is disrupting traditional methods to transfer money and the potential at helping Vietnam’s unbanked get access to cash.
In this week's "Vietnamism," we sent our reporter out to eat ph? to solve the mystery of why so many ph? restaurants are named after a given number.
Air Date: July 13, 2015
In this week’s episode, Lilly Nguy?n goes "On the Record" with Lê Qu?c Quân, a prominent human rights lawyer recently freed after 30 months of arbitrary detention. In "Solitary Envoi," we return to works of art by the politically repressed. Mây Tr?n brings us the story behind a song written from within Vietnam’s prison jail cells – Tr? L?i Cho Dân (Return to the People).
Air Date: July 6, 2015
This week, we feature a personal reflection on the victory for marriage equality in the U.S.
Want to fight a summer cold? We got what you need with coining, a popular home remedy.
Air Date: June 29, 2015
The French Quarter in Hà N?i is a remnant of colonialism but the Asian Quarter in Paris is a portrait of the diaspora. This week, we take a stroll through the streets of Qu?n 13, or Paris’s 13th district, with our guide S?n Tr?n and Loa’s Vinh Tr?n.
Lullabies are not unique to Vietnamese culture, but Vietnamese lullabies are unique in that they can still be lovable and charming while speaking to the hardships of life. Giang Nguy?n gives us a little musical lesson on lullabies in this week’s "Vietnamism."
Air date: November 2, 2015
Remember when you were in primary school and you idolized your teacher? Teaching is one of the professions that holds the highest regard in Vietnamese culture. There is even a special day dedicated to them. But as Vi?t Nam’s society changes, so has the meaning behind the day. Loa’s Nguy?n Linh Chi explores how students and their families are celebrating this day in Vi?t Nam, then and now.
In the Socialist Republic of Vi?t Nam, the land used by farmers is considered the “people’s property and can be reclaimed by the government at any given time. We revisit the farmers who have suffered because of this.
Air date: November 16, 2015
Investors see Vi?t Nam as the next tech hub of the 21st century and entrepreneurs are seizing the opportunity to jump start the next big enterprise. Brian Lam takes “A Look Inside the emergence and challenges for Vi?t Nam’s startup ecosystem.
Vi?t Nam's government has had a pretty contentious relationship with social media. Hà N?i made an attempt at blocking Facebook in 2009 and 2010 that mostly failed. Six years later, the government is now reversing course by setting up its own Facebook page. Loa’s Gia Linh V? checks up on Vi?t Nam's latest foray into social media in this "Things to Know" segment.
Air date: November 23, 2015
From the rising tension in the South China Sea, to a social media app that’s falling out of favor with Vietnamese authorities, Loa contributor L??ng V?n Thi?n is here with all the important news and stories happening in Vietnam today with this week's "Things to Know."
From celebrity chefs to the guy who just wants a little something extra on his hot dog, Sriracha is rapidly becoming a staple condiment. Although the sauce is often thought to have originated in Thailand, the truth is much more complicated. Loa’s Chí-Linh Dinh dishes up that famous cocky hot sauce that’s equal parts cross-cultural appropriation, hometown pride, and expat love.
Air date: November 30, 2015
There’s an arms race brewing between China and Vi?t Nam, not with conventional weapons but with computer servers and surveillance software. Loa’s Trinh Nguy?n takes "A Look Inside" the cyber war between Hà N?i and Beijing.
In this week’s "Solitary Envoi," Quyên Ngô takes a look at the linguistic choices activists have made in expressing their protest.
Air date: December 7, 2015
Loa went to Yangon, Myanmar to take “A Look Inside a study tour on resistance alongside Vietnamese activists.
Online: www.loa.fm/post/134943331283/f…democracy-activists
In "Solitary Envoi", we hear about what happened in the interrogation room when the activists were detained upon returning to Vi?t Nam.
Air date: December 14, 2015
Although Vi?t Nam is predominantly non-Christian, Christmas (L? Giáng Sinh) is considered a major holiday, celebrated by both Christians and non-Christians alike. Holiday decorations, bright lights and nativity scenes with a distinctly Vietnamese motif fill food stalls and tiny shops throughout city streets and villages. Loa’s Jenny Lý is in Sài Gòn with "A Look Inside" how Christmas is celebrated here this time of the year.
Air date: December 21, 2015
In our second episode, Trinh Nguyen goes “On the Record to explore how social media is transforming Vietnam’s sociopolitical space in new and exciting ways.
To close the show, we bring you our first “Vietnamism segment and decode the cool, confusing parts of the Vietnamese language. We explain how Vietnamese terms of address work and the best approach to take in order to avoid any embarrassing faux pas.
Air date: May 4, 2015
In our first episode, we bring you “A Look Inside at how Vietnamese youth in Vietnam and around the world commemorate 40 years since the war, 40 years of a divergent history. We will be closing our show on Black April with our “Solitary Envoi segment, which features written works that inspire or are written by the politically repressed in Vietnam. Air date: April 27, 2015