Episode 75 - News Roundup; Jade Bracelet

Things To Know: Việt Nam News Roundup
Are you behind on the news? No worries. Loa's Nhụy Nguyễn 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 Việt Nam and explains how to choose the perfect one for you.

Episode 73 - News Roundup: Phúc Visits Trump, Việt Nam at U20 World Cup

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.

Episode 70 - War Photography; April News Review

Through the Lens: Nick Út on the Narratives and Photography of the Việt Nam War
Quyên Ngô chats with Nick Út, one of the most famous Vietnamese photographers, as he reflects on the visual interpretation of war in Việt Nam, 42 years after its conclusion.

Rewind: Five News Stories to Know for April
Giang Nguyễn rounds up some of Việt Nam’s big headlines this month.

Episode 67 - February News Review; Food Safety After the Fish Crisis

What happened in Việt Nam this February? From the Vietnamese woman linked to the death of Kim Jong Nam, to the protests against steel plant Formosa, we've got you covered in our February News Review. That's in our Things To Know segment. And: Food safety has always been an issue of concern. Now, after the Formosa-induced fish deaths, the concerns have heightened. It's our Look Inside this week. 

Episode 65 - Modern Kitchen Gods; January News Review

This Lunar New Year, we are hanging out with the Kitchen Gods to understand the comedic relationship to the Vietnamese hearth and home.

And… It is the end of the month! That means it's time for a review of the news and stories you may have missed.

Episode 59 - October News Review

October was a month of extreme events, from deadly flooding in the central region to the arrest of one of Việt Nam’s most prominent bloggers. Loa's Quyên Ngô has rounded up the news cycles to catch you up on the five things you need to know for this month of October.

Episode 56 - August News Review

From a historic moment at the Rio Olympics, to Pokémania, to a rare shooting in the Việt Nam, 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.

Episode 55 - Joshua Wong

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.

Episode 50 - May News Review

U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit to Việt Nam dominated headlines this month. But, it’s not the only thing that happened. Loa's Nguyễn Linh Chi rounded up some key things you need to know.

Episode 45 - March News Review

March was a month of protest incitements, disastrous effects of climate change, and twisted DNA news. Loa’s Kathy Triệu gets you up to speed with our list of the five news item from Việt Nam you need to know.

Episode 39 - January News Review; Vovinam

From the the infighting leading up to the 12th Party Congress...to the death of a beloved and sacred turtle, Loa’s Lilly Nguyễn has the five news stories of January you need to know.

In this week’s Vietnamism, Loa’s Chí-Linh Đinh looks into this unique sport of Vovinam, short for Việt Võ Đạo, and its sky-blue uniforms and majorly epic grappling techniques.

Episode 36 - 2015 Year In Review

Since our launch in April, we've had 35 episodes of stories from and about Việt Nam. As 2015 comes to a close, our four editors, Chris Lê, Quyên Ngô, Trinh Nguyễn, and Giang Nguyễn get together for a retrospective with some of our listeners and favorite segments.

MUSIC CREDITS
Intro/outro music by Kontinuum – Aware

Episode 32 - November News Review; Sriracha

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 Lương Văn Thiền 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 Đinh dishes up that famous cocky hot sauce that’s equal parts cross-cultural appropriation, hometown pride, and expat love.

Music Used in Episode:
Bit Rio - Poddington Bear. CC BY-NC 3.0

Episode 9 - Current News, Cat Zodiac

From Việt Nam 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!