Thuy Dong

I am a writer and podcast producer passionate about the economy, food, the Internet rabbit hole, and how the world works. So I'm just connecting the dots and seeking the common thread tying everything together. Everything is connected, and nothing is coincidental; that's my belief.

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Currently, I'm an MA Podcasting Student at City St. George's, University of London.

​Before that, I worked on a 5-part narrative series under Empires - a podcast about the history of Asian business conglomerates. The series is housed by 1Up Media, the first Asian podcast company nominated at the 2024 Ambies Awards. 

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I was a contributing Podcast Journalist covering current affairs for VnExpress, the most-read Vietnamese newspaper. I also produced health news and interviews for VOV Bacsi24, a sub-brand of VOV, the Vietnam National Radio.

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​Before all these, my podcasting journey started as a Producer at Đài Thu Thanh, a podcast startup specialising in narrative investigative and explanation podcasts. I worked on Sống Thử - an Internet investigation podcast; Nghe Khoa học - an explanatory science podcast; and Đầu tiên tiền đâu - another explanatory one on the economy.​​​ This experience has nurtured my curiosity and adventurous nature.

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I also provide podcasting services (content planning, video & audio editing, short video generation, etc.) for industry experts, coaches, and brands. I hosted a career podcast for travelling/tourism professionals called Chat.Travel for Travel.Thru, a premium airport shuttle service. I co-produced a career development podcast called Trải để Nghiệm, where we have a couple of episodes with 2.000 - 5.000 views despite having launched for only 3 months – baby achievements I know, but this experience has taught me to spot out patterns for success!

 

When not writing and podcasting, I can be found in a local coffee shop or restaurant trying out everything on the menu and writing a whole thesis as if my life depended on it. Or at a local pub watching a tennis match with at least two empty Piña Colada glasses on the table (I'm a proud 13-year-and-counting Djokovic fan by the way).

 

As a passionate eater, my retirement plan is to travel around the world and make podcasts/documentaries about food and the hidden stories behind it, since what and how we eat reflects who we are as human beings and explains how the world works.

 

I also write some cheesy poetry to practice storytelling, and for escapism.