Innovation in Vietnam is no longer found only in technology hubs, policy forums, or boardrooms. It is emerging on every road and every street corner – in the rhythm of cafés, startup spaces, creative work hubs, plant-based cuisine, and along both sides of the Saigon River.

From specialty coffee at Là Việt to startup conversations at Workflow, from vegan culinary experiences at Vị Quê to the changing skyline along the Saigon River, this episode captures how innovation is becoming part of everyday life in Vietnam.

As Ho Chi Minh City advances toward its ambition of becoming a leading financial and innovation hub in the region, the city is reinventing itself day by day. Through James Taylor’s perspective, discover a Vietnam that is ambitious, dynamic, and telling its own story to the world.