Discover What’s Fuelling Vietnam’s Growing Economy with Hugo Bosch | S14 E8

2025-07-09

"There’s a youthful, hungry population here—and you can feel the energy in the streets every day." – Hugo BoschI absolutely loved this episode. Hugo was not only a fantastic guest, but also someone who opened my eyes to a side of Vietnam I hadn’t properly explored before: the stock market and capital markets. I’ll admit it, even as a long-term expat here, I never really thought much about investing in Vietnam. But after this conversation, I came away with a whole new perspective—not just about stocks and finance, but about the real

"There’s a youthful, hungry population here—and you can feel the energy in the streets every day." – Hugo Bosch

I absolutely loved this episode. Hugo was not only a fantastic guest, but also someone who opened my eyes to a side of Vietnam I hadn’t properly explored before: the stock market and capital markets. I’ll admit it, even as a long-term expat here, I never really thought much about investing in Vietnam. But after this conversation, I came away with a whole new perspective—not just about stocks and finance, but about the real growth and potential happening in this country every day.

From his insights into Vietnam’s economic boom to rowing through weed-covered patches of the Saigon River, Hugo brought stories, stats, and humour in equal measure. And as always, we kept it real—talking about what it’s like to build a life here, why people stay, and what might make them leave.

Key Talking Points

Vietnam’s stock market: how it works, how fast it's growing, and why foreign investors should care.
The "demographic dividend" and how a young, urbanising population is fuelling rapid development.
The joy (and danger) of motorbikes in Saigon, plus the shift toward electric bikes.
Rowing on the Saigon River—yes, that’s a thing—and what makes it wildly different from the Thames.
How foreigners view Vietnam vs. the economic reality on the ground.

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