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The Bureau Asia Podcast

The Bureau Asia

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Frequency: 1 episode/26d. Total Eps: 72

Every week or so, join Matt who's lived in Ho Chi Minh City since 2010 as he hits on what's new and making news in Vietnam's biggest city and beyond. If you’re a foodie, traveller, history buff or just want to be educated and entertained about Vietnam and Southeast Asia, then The Bureau Asia Podcast is for you!

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Fat, 50 & F**ked in Vietnam!

Season 2024 · Episode 6

Thursday, September 12, 2024 • Duration 25:21

Well, two out of three ain't bad...or is it?! Join me in this one as I chat about my health check in Ho Chi Minh City, whether or not Vietnam is liveable, and the Indian billionaires using Vietnam as their playground!

For more info about the topics discussed in this episode, please pop over to https://thebureauasia.substack.com/p/listen-the-scoop-on-poop-checks-liveable & consider subscribing for my most up-to-date content about Vietnam!

Also, check out my website for even more stuff!

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The Korea in Vietnam Special!

Season 2024 · Episode 5

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 • Duration 36:30

In this "Korea Special", Matt interviews two long-term resident South Koreans who have called Saigon home for more than 14 years and gets an insight into the topsy-turvy life of Koreans in Vietnam. To wrap up, he reveals the best Korean restaurants in Saigon as voted by Bureau Followers!

The Best Korean Restaurants in “K-Town” as voted by Bureau Followers

Meat & Meet 1 Đ Tôn Dật Tiên, Khu đô thị Phú Mỹ Hưng, Quận 7

Matchandeul 49 Cao Triều Phát, Tân Phong, Quận 7

Perilla 161 Đ Tôn Dật Tiên, Tân Phong, Quận 7

Plan K Chung Cư Mỹ Phúc, 66 Lý Long Tường, Tân Phong, Quận 7

Ilmirak 222-224 Khu Phố Mỹ Hoàng, Khu đô thị Phú Mỹ Hưng, Quận 7

SoFung Chung Cư SKY GARDEN 3, Phú Mỹ Hưng, Khu đô thị Phú Mỹ Hưng, Quận 7

Tram Nam-Korean Century 36 Đường số 6, Tân Phong, Quận 7

Myeong Dong Quan 5 Bùi Bằng Đoàn, Tân Phong, Quận 7

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Vietnam's BRAVE FIGHT against HUMAN TRAFFICKERS

Season 5 · Episode 9

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 • Duration 01:06:17

We recap what we got up to this past week, then in response to a recent listicle in the Australian media, we create our own "6 Things Vietnam Does Better Than Australia" list followed by a handful of other news items that caught our attention this week. The highlight of the episode (39'00) however, is guest Michael Brosowski who's the founder of Hanoi-based Blue Dragon Children's Foundation, an NGO that's been fighting slavery and human trafficking for the past two decades.

Follow Michael on Linkedin at www.linkedin.com/in/michael-brosowski

Learn more about Blue Dragon Children's Foundation www.linkedin.com/company/blue-dragon-children's-foundation

Check out the Blue Dragon Children's Foundation website www.bluedragon.org

Read Micheal's blog lifeisalongstory.com/about-me-about-this-blog

Watch Matt's REEL from his visit to see the "Pope Mobile" in Las Pinas, Manila https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cmds_O5jyaP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Watch Matt riding shotgun in a jeepney in Manila https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmbWIqtjSb-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Listen to Matt's "Vietnamese food" episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vietnamese-food-isnt-actually-healthy/id1669942888?i=1000598022808

Follow Matt on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mattcowanasia

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Subscribe to The Bureau Asia YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/@TheBureauAsia/videos

Check out The Bureau Asia Website at www.thebureauasia.com

Was VIETNAM SNUBBED in Asia's 50 Best Awards?

Season 5 · Episode 8

Monday, April 10, 2023 • Duration 55:33

As usual, Mel joins me to discuss the news and happenings for the week in Vietnam and the region, and then we call in Saigon-based hospitality guru and communications consultant, Chris Thompson, who helps us get our head around why just one restaurant in Vietnam made it into this year's Asia's 50 Best Restaurant list.

Connect with Chris on Linkedin at www.linkedin.com/in/chris-thompson-079a88223/

Follow Chris on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ctsaigon06/

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Join The Bureau Asia Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/thebureauasiagroup

Subscribe to The Bureau Asia YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/@TheBureauAsia/videos

Check out The Bureau Asia Website at www.thebureauasia.com

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Why is Vietnam so TRASHED?!

Season 5 · Episode 7

Sunday, April 2, 2023 • Duration 01:03:43

In this episode, we review the week that was in Saigon, then we try to get to the bottom of why littering is rampant in Vietnam with the help of RMIT Vietnam lecturer and researcher, Dr Justin Pang.

Connect with Dr Pang at www.linkedin.com/in/dr-justin-matthew-pang-jmpang/

Follow Matt on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mattcowanasia

Follow Mel on Instagram at www.instagram.com/melaniecasul

Follow The Bureau Asia on Instagram at www.instagram.com/thebureauasia

Like The Bureau Asia Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/thebureauasia

Join The Bureau Asia Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/thebureauasiagroup

Subscribe to The Bureau Asia YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/@TheBureauAsia/videos

Check out The Bureau Asia Website at www.thebureauasia.com

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DON'T DO THIS in Saigon!

Season 5 · Episode 6

Sunday, March 19, 2023 • Duration 56:46

In this episode, we air our gripes about road users in Vietnam, chat about the "awards" season in Southeast Asia and beyond, and review a Japanese steakhouse that passed under our noses for years before we tried it. Then we wrap up the episode with a list of 10 things YOU SHOULDN'T DO when visiting Saigon!

Try out Il Corda when in Saigon for a steak! (*We paid our own way)

https://www.facebook.com/ilcorda

Follow Matt on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mattcowanasia

Follow Mel on Instagram at www.instagram.com/melaniecasul

Follow The Bureau Asia on Instagram at www.instagram.com/thebureauasia

Like The Bureau Asia Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/thebureauasia

Join The Bureau Asia Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/thebureauasiagroup

Subscribe to The Bureau Asia YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/@TheBureauAsia/videos

Check out The Bureau Asia Website at www.thebureauasia.com

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The Thailand Episode

Season 5 · Episode 5

Saturday, March 4, 2023 • Duration 40:47

Matt and Mel popped over to Thailand recently for a short break and during their little sojourn to the Land of Smiles, they came to the realisation of just how freaking loud and grubby their hometown of Saigon is in comparison to Bangkok! Matt also surprises Mel with a gift in the form of a "radio commercial" to promote free tickets for this month's upcoming Coracle Music Festival on the beaches of Mui Ne in Vietnam!

Follow Matt on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mattcowanasia

Follow Mel on Instagram at www.instagram.com/melaniecasul

Follow The Bureau Asia on Instagram at www.instagram.com/thebureauasia

Like The Bureau Asia Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/thebureauasia

Join The Bureau Asia Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/thebureauasiagroup

Subscribe to The Bureau Asia YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/@TheBureauAsia/videos

Check out The Bureau Asia Website at www.thebureauasia.com

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What are Vietnamese women like in bed? (Teaser for The Love Episode)

Season 5 · Episode 4

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 • Duration 00:59

In this teaser from The Love Episode (out on Valentine's Day), we find out one stereotype about Vietnamese women in the bedroom.

Listen to the full episode here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NbyBSc76RD4ZnlZmNLsHx?si=KExzx6zRSL2p16k0Skq8aw

Subscribe to The Bureau Asia on YouTube and help Matt reach 1,000 subscribers! https://www.youtube.com/@TheBureauAsia/videos

Join The Bureau Asia Group on Facebook to learn more about Vietnam and Southeast Asia: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheBureauGroup

Follow The Bureau Asia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebureauasia

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Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcowanasia

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The Love Episode

Season 5 · Episode 4

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 • Duration 52:49

On this Valentine's Day episode, we preview upcoming Netflix release A Tourist's Guide To Love which was filmed in Vietnam last year and is due to drop on April 27, then we call good friend Stella to ask her some of our burning questions about love and relationships in Vietnam – don't miss it!

Subscribe to The Bureau Asia on YouTube and help Matt reach 1,000 subscribers! https://www.youtube.com/@TheBureauAsia/videos

Join The Bureau Asia Group on Facebook to learn more about Vietnam and Southeast Asia: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheBureauGroup

Follow The Bureau Asia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebureauasia

Follow The Bureau Asia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebureauasia

Follow Melanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniecasul

Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcowanasia

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FAKE ALCOHOL SCAM in Vietnam

Season 5 · Episode 2

Saturday, February 4, 2023 • Duration 00:59

Fakeness abounds in Southeast Asia which makes it rife in Vietnam, too! Sometimes, however, it can be life threatening.

Taken from the Vietnam V The Philippines: Who's winning??? episode. Check it out here:

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4M0h8ZWq6W6dKj8lGQRsFz?si=501791efb3ed45ee

ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/thebureaupodcast/episodes/Vietnam-V-The-Philippines-Whos-winning-e1ucui4

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vietnam-v-the-philippines-whos-winning/id1478396971?i=1000597807814

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