Oct 29, 202637 minS1
Lao cuisine is gaining recognition in the United States, thanks in part to chefs like Seng Luangrath, who have worked to introduce Americans to the food and traditions of Laos. In this episode of Asia Forward, Chef Seng...
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Highlighting forward thinking ideas on US-Southeast Asia business and beyond. We bring you straight-talk conversations with leaders, experts, and change makers about Southeast Asia’s growth and what it means for U.S. audiences. Produced by VINSY Group.
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What is Asia Forward about?
Highlighting forward thinking ideas on US-Southeast Asia business and beyond. We bring you straight-talk conversations with leaders, experts, and change makers about Southeast Asia’s growth and what it means for U.S. audiences. Produced by VINSY Group.
What has Asia Forward covered recently?
Recent episodes include "How a Celebrated D.C. Chef Introduces Lao Food to America | Asia Forward | Episode 20" (29 October 2026, 37 minutes), "From “Project Runway” to NYFW: How a Filipino Designer Built Her Career in the U.S." (15 October 2026, 38 minutes), and "What U.S. Investors Need to Know about Indonesia's Danantara | Asia Forward | Episode 18" (1 October 2026, 35 minutes).
How often does Asia Forward publish?
Asia Forward publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 19 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Asia Forward?
Booking probability for Asia Forward is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Asia Forward requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Asia Forward's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 15, 202638 minS1
“It’s a roller coaster. And actually, that is the reason why I never stopped trying.”Filipino American fashion designer Veejay Floresva spent years rebuilding her career in the U.S. before winning “Project Runway”...
- Oct 1, 202635 minS1
“Indonesia is a sexy story. We just don’t talk about it too much,” says Pandu Sjahrir, Chief Investment Officer of Danantara Indonesia, the country’s newest sovereign wealth fund, as he lays out Indonesia’s investment...
- Sep 17, 202631 minS1
Who owns art, and who gets to share it? In episode 17 of Asia Forward, host Ei Thant Sin speaks with Joanna Gohmann, Associate Curator of Provenance & Object Histories at Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art...
- Sep 3, 202638 minS1
Vietnam is Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economy and, as Ted Osius, a former U.S. ambassador to Vietnam, puts it, already a "tiger" of the region. In this episode of Asia Forward, Osius joins Ledy Simarmata to...
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- Aug 20, 202629 minS1
Cambodia has drawn international attention over online scam centers, human trafficking and organized crime, raising concerns about the country’s reputation among investors and travelers. At the same time, its digital...
- Aug 6, 202636 minS1
For decades, Filipino nurses have filled critical roles across the U.S. health care system. They've helped hospitals respond to staffing shortages, cared for patients during public health crises, while also supporting...
- Jul 23, 202633 minS1
How vulnerable is Southeast Asia to an energy shock thousands of miles away? The conflict in the Middle East and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have pushed up oil, LNG and jet fuel prices, with effects that reach...
- Jul 9, 202634 minS1
Indonesian animated feature “Jumbo” became the highest-grossing animated film in Southeast Asia, drawing millions of viewers at home and bringing new attention to the country’s animation talent. Can other Indonesian...
- Jun 25, 202637 minS1
Southeast Asia offers major opportunities for U.S. businesses, but each market comes with its own risks. In this episode of Asia Forward, host Ei Thant Sin speaks with Erin Murphy, managing director for Asia at Redpoint...
- Jun 11, 202635 minS1
The United States remains the top destination for international students globally, hosting 1.2 million students according to the IIE Open Doors report released in November 2025. For students from Southeast Asia and...
- May 28, 202637 minS1
<p>Americans drink an estimated 463 millions cups of coffee every day. In a market shaped by major chains and daily habits, how does an Indonesian coffee shop introduce specialty coffee and new flavors to U.S...
Episode #8
Why Southeast Asian Representation in Media Matters to Americans | Asia Forward | Episode 8
May 14, 202635 minS1<p>What does Southeast Asian representation in American media really mean, and why should it matter to Americans?In this episode of Asia Forward, host Ledy Simarmata speaks with Vicky Nguyen, NBC anchor chief consumer...
- Apr 30, 202638 minS1
<p>Indonesia’s micro, small and medium enterprises, or MSMEs, serve as the backbone of the country’s economy, accounting for the vast majority of businesses and jobs. But beyond the numbers, what makes Indonesian SMEs...
Episode #6
Why Southeast Asia's Critical Minerals Matter for U.S. Businesses | Asia Forward | Episode 6
Apr 16, 202628 minS1<p>Critical minerals are becoming central to global supply chains, clean energy and advanced manufacturing. In this episode of Asia Forward, host Ei Than Sin speaks with Dr. Gracelin Baskaran about why Southeast Asia is...
Episode #5
From Food to Fashion: What Thailand’s Creative Shift Means for U.S. Investors | Asia Forward | Ep 5
Apr 2, 202636 minS1<p>Thailand has long been known as the “Kitchen of the World.” But today, it’s expanding far beyond food.In this episode of Asia Forward, we explore how Thailand is building on decades of success in gastrodiplomacy to...
Episode #4
What Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy Growth Means for U.S. Businesses | Asia Forward | Episode 4
Mar 19, 202633 minS1<p>Southeast Asia’s digital economy is expanding at a rapid pace, creating new opportunities as well as challenges for U.S. businesses. In this episode of Asia Forward podcast, host Ei Thant Sin speaks with John Goyer...
- Mar 5, 202635 minS1
<p>In Episode 3 of Asia Forward, host Ledy Simarmata sits down with Tan Sawaddichai, Project Director of What Do You Want New York and curator of a Thai fashion showcase “Up to the Sky” during New York Fashion Week in...
Episode #2
What Uncertainty in Myanmar Means for Southeast Asia’s Investment Outlook | Asia Forward | Episode 2
Feb 19, 202641 minS1<p>In Episode 2 of Asia Forward, host Ei Thant Sin speaks with Ambassador Susan Stevenson, former Charge d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Yangon from 2023-2026, about the realities of doing business in Myanmar amid...
- Feb 5, 202635 minS1
<p>Southeast Asia is one of the world’s fastest-growing regions, yet it remains underrepresented in U.S. global business strategy.</p><p>The first episode of Asia Forward examines why a region with hundreds of millions...
Recent guests
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Erin Murphy
deputy director of the CSIS Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics, Des Moines Bureau of The Gazette
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Vicky Nguyen
senior consumer investigative correspondent and anchor, NBC News
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Dr. Gracelin Baskaran
Research Director and Senior Fellow for the Energy Security and Climate Change program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Critical Minerals Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Frank Lavin
former Reagan Administration official, National Security Council, Hoover Institution
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