You Don't Know Vietnam

Justin Mott has been living in (and photographing) Vietnam for 15 years. He's shot more than 100 assignments for the New York Times and owns a commercial photography business.  Today, he talks about why he chose to make Vietnam home, the changing tastes of clients, and what he's most excited about for Vietnam's future. 

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Dung's been at the heart of Vietnam's hip hop scene for 20 years. He's witnessed hip hop culture trickle into Vietnam in the form of breakdancing, graffiti and emceeing over American beats, to the vibrant, popular and commercially viable rap scene that can be found in Vietnam today. In this episode, he talks us through the origins of his project Dunkare Magazine, underground rap artists to be looking out for, and what popular TV shows like Rap Viet means for Vietnam's hip hop culture.  

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A special thanks to DJ Jase at The Beats Saigon for the soundtrack, and to YOU for listening. 

Uyen Ly has been at the heart of Vietnam's arts and culture scene for more than 20 years as a journalist. Now, as editor of arts and culture platform Hanoi Grapevine, Ly is witnessing a seismic shift as Vietnam's leaders look towards art and creativity as a resource for growth. Today, she talks about the challenges and opportunities this holds for artists and brands and what you should be looking out for in Vietnam's art scene right now. 

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A special thanks to DJ Jase at The Beats Saigon for the soundtrack, and to YOU for listening. 

Joshua Zukas is the go-to guy for everything travel in Vietnam. Today, he talks about what people overseas misunderstand about Vietnam, the issues with Vietnam's tourism brand, and what business travellers can do to really get to know the country when they visit. 

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A special thanks to DJ Jase at The Beats Saigon for the soundtrack, and to YOU for listening. 

Hoang Pham moved from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City to pursue a career in advertising. He's absolutely smashing it.  In this episode, he talks about the state of advertising and creativity in Vietnam, which foreign brands are getting it right, and his experience with gender transition. 

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A special thanks to DJ Jase at The Beats Saigon for the soundtrack, and to YOU for listening. 

From a small skate shop to a multi-million dollar fashion brand, Do Viet Anh has been on a 20-year journey with his company BOO in Vietnam.  But it hasn't always been easy. In the very first episode of You Don't Know Vietnam, Viet Anh talks about how appealing to the younger generation saved his business, the pressures facing young people in Vietnam today, and some of the trends making the Vietnam's fashion scene tick. 

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A special thanks to DJ Jase at The Beats Saigon for the soundtrack, and to YOU for listening.