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The Vietnam Weekly Podcast

Mike Tatarski
Vietnam
Vietnamese New Wave
Apparel Industry
Electrification
Earth Water Farms
U-Go
Elizabeth Ai
Vietnam the Cookbook
Tay Ninh
Direct Power Purchase Agreement
United States
Infrastructure In Vietnam
Tourism
Education
Ba Lô Project
Saigon Children
Female Education
California
Vietnamese Cuisine
Netherlands

Every week, Ho Chi Minh City-based journalist Mike Tatarski sits down with a guest doing unique, important work in - or about - Vietnam to get a panoramic view of this dynamic, increasingly important country. thevietnamweekly.substack.com

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Today’s guest is former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius, whose personal history with Vietnam dates back to his first arrival in 1996. We talked about his ongoing engagement with the country spanning the public and private sectors, the current ra... more

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Today’s guest is Pete Ford, Clean Heat Technical Lead at the Apparel Impact Institute (AII). We discussed the most carbon-intensive aspects of apparel production, the global goal of eliminating on-site coal from factories by 2030, Vietnam’s advantage... more

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Today’s guest is Cat-Thao Nguyen, the founder of Earth Water, a pesticide-free rice brand from Tây Ninh Province. We talked about Cat-Thao’s unconventional journey from corporate boardrooms and executive coaching to a rice paddy in rural Vietnam, the... more

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Today’s guest is Nguyen Khac Giang, a Visiting Fellow at the Vietnam Studies Programme of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore. He’s a repeat guest as well and joined me for a similar year-end conversation in 2024.

We covered the administrat... more

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Ted Osius
Former US ambassador to Vietnam
Former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam/Google executive
Episode: 30 Years of Observing Vietnam
Pete Ford
Clean Heat Technical Lead at the Apparel Impact Institute (AII)
Apparel Impact Institute
Episode: Electrifying Vietnam’s Apparel Industry
Cat-Thao Nguyen
Founder of Earth Water, pesticide-free rice brand
Earth Water Farms
Episode: From the Boardroom to the Rice Paddy
Nguyen Khac Giang
Visiting fellow at the Vietnam Studies Programme, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore
ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
Episode: 2025 & Vietnam's 'Era of National Rise'
Chris Tran
Content creator and longtime friend of the host; involved in flood relief with The Ba Lô Project and other initiatives
The Ba Lô Project; Survival Vietnamese
Episode: Responding to Vietnam's Historic Floods
Anaïs Ca Dao van Manen
Author of Vietnam the Cookbook; founder of Yeshi, a casual Taiwanese restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City
Yeshi; Publisher of Vietnam the Cookbook
Episode: Crafting 'Vietnam: The Cookbook'
Elizabeth Ai
Writer and director of New Wave
New Wave Documentary
Episode: Documenting Vietnamese New Wave
Van Vương
Head of fundraising and communication for Saigon Children (Saigon Children's Charity)
Saigon Children
Episode: Ensuring Education for Disadvantaged Girls
Joshua Zukas
Travel writer based in Vietnam; Bradt Guides author
Bradt Guides
Episode: The Art of Vietnam Guidebook Writing

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Mike Tatarski
Host of The Vietnam Weekly Podcast

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Essential listening

    Without a doubt one of the best podcasts out there othe issues facing contemporary Vietnam. Mike hosts real experts that are at the top of their field. Essential listening for anyone wanting to get under Vietnam’s skin.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    juis juis
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • If you are interested in Vietnam this pod is indispensable

    Interesting and clear with expert guests. Journalistically solid. A variety of subjects related to modern day Vietnam. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gfrugoli
    United States2 years ago
  • Your go-to podcast for insights on a fast-growing Vietnam!

    The Vietnam Weekly podcast is a great series of conversations on Vietnam business, politics, and culture. The guests are excellent and Michael’s boots-on-the-ground perspective adds a lot to the dialogue. I enjoy tuning in for this one each week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GardenDistrictVC
    United States2 years ago

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Insightful, expert guests that illuminate Vietnam's complexities and opportunities.
Well-rounded coverage with journalistic rigor and human-centered storytelling.
A go-to for practical business, policy, and cultural context on modern Vietnam.

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Electrifying Vietnam’s Apparel Industry
Q: Is the goal to remove coal in Vietnam at the factory level, and how does the DPPA factor into that?
The goal originated with industry commitments and is reinforced by Vietnamese government targets; the DPPA provides a structured way for large facilities to secure renewable electricity long-term, supporting decarbonization without greenwashing.
Electrifying Vietnam’s Apparel Industry
Q: What are some of the most intensive aspects of the garment manufacturing process?
Within that 2% share attributed to the industry, the vast majority of emissions come from fabric making, especially dyeing and processing, where energy demand is extremely high.
From the Boardroom to the Rice Paddy
Q: What does the shift mean for your view of Vietnam and its people?
Living in a rural village shows the country as a mosaic beyond the urban bubble, highlighting interdependence, cultural continuity, and a deeper spiritual and cosmological connection to the land.
From the Boardroom to the Rice Paddy
Q: How have you handled the harsh living conditions and adjusted personally to the rural setting?
Through deep inner work, embracing present conditions, seeking community support, and building practical skills like hand-nailing, foraging, and learning from locals and a plant specialist to farm pesticide-free rice.
From the Boardroom to the Rice Paddy
Q: So, how did you get from the corporate world into literally planting your own rice and Tay Ninh?
I felt a strong ancestral pull to reconnect with land and lineage, moved by a personal call from ancestors, and gradually built a path from corporate law and executive coaching to returning to Vietnam, acquiring a small plot, and learning rice farming with help from a local Plant Whisperer.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vietnam Weekly Podcast

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The show provides a panoramic view of Vietnam through conversations with guests who sit at the crossroads of policy, culture, and on-the-ground impact. Episodes commonly explore Vietnam's political economy, reform trajectories, disaster relief and humanitarian work, cuisine and culinary entrepreneurship, diaspora stories, travel writing, and international diplomacy. A standout feature is the mix of rigorous analysis from academics and policy experts with human-interest angles from NGO leaders, journalists, and cultural practitioners, offering both practical insight for business and governance and rich storytelling for culture fans. The format likely appeals to professionals, researchers, and curious readers who want nuanced context on Vietn... more

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8. Van Vương

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