CafeF

Vietnam-based financial news outlet (content in Vietnamese)

I began my journalism career at CafeF in Hanoi, covering macroeconomics, startups and M&A. I also worked on the talk show “Rising After the Crisis,” focusing on how businesses navigated the Covid-19 period.

Vietnam Airlines CEO navigates crisis

The CEO recounts navigating Vietnam Airlines through pandemic disruption, shifting to cargo operations and charting a path to recovery.

Jan. 12, 2022

Selected work

Katalin Karikó on mRNA breakthroughs

Karikó emphasizes persistence in science, rejecting the “hero” label behind her mRNA work.

Jan. 21, 2022

Vietnam eyes vaccine hub after Harris visit

Former ambassador Pham Quang Vinh discusses the impact of the U.S. vice president’s visit and Vietnam’s vaccine hub ambitions.

Aug. 23, 2021


AI robotics founder aims for global scale

The Stanford-trained entrepreneur behind OhmniLabs is expanding AI-powered robots to make automation more accessible worldwide.

April 19, 2021

EU ambassador sees EVFTA boosting Vietnam

Trade deal supports investment and growth.

Jan. 19, 2021

Vietnam seen as rising private equity market (video)

The late VinaCapital executive Andy Ho discusses the growth of private equity in Vietnam, post-pandemic opportunities and evolving investment standards.

Dec. 6, 2021


Family firms after pandemic (video)

Economist Le Duy Binh and Tan Hiep Phat’s Tran Uyen Phuong discuss resilience, leadership and how family-run firms adapt after Covid-19 disruptions.

Dec. 24, 2021

Tech startups face post-crisis test (video)

Investor Le Diep Kieu Trang discusses challenges and opportunities for Vietnam’s tech startups as they navigate recovery and growth.

Dec. 6, 2021

Vietnam economy faces post-pandemic challenges (video)

Economist Tran Dinh Thien discusses risks and opportunities for Vietnam’s economy as it navigates recovery after Covid-19.

Nov. 9, 2021