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The FlipAuthor: The Flip Media
The Flip is an editorial-style podcast exploring contextually relevant insights from entrepreneurs and investors changing the status quo in Africa. The name The Flip comes from the opportunity to flip the script question some of the pervasive narratives on entrepreneurship, challenge the ubiquity of Silicon Valley thought leadership, and champion the entrepreneurs building a future inspired by Africa. Produced and hosted by Johannesburg-based entrepreneur and American expat Justin Norman. Sayo Folawiyo is the executive producer and b-mic. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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What Vietnam’s Gold Shops Taught Me About Money
Thursday, 30 July, 2026
Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. But its currency, the Dong, devalues 3-5% per year to support its export-oriented growth. When the price of gold rises, Vietnamese people queue for hours to buy more. Vietnam is fourth in global crypto adoption, with volumes around $200 billion, and the government just banned global exchanges from operating in the country. What's going on here? In this episode, we head to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to explore this gap between the headlines and the realities on the ground. In this episode of Money Trails, presented by the Stellar Development Foundation, we’re joined by Khoa Do from AlphaTrue and Basal Pay.00:00 - Why is everyone here queuing for gold?00:50 - Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City01:38 - My freelancer asked to be paid in stablecoins03:00 - Buying gold in Vietnam03:50 - Vietnam's history of inflation04:58 - Vietnam's economy today06:40 - Why is crypto adoption so high? 08:35 - Vietnam's crypto regulation09:46 - Vietnam's gold monopoly10:26 - New use cases for stablecoins in VietnamOur Links -🎥 YouTube - https://youtube.com/@thefliphq🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/thefliphq👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thefliphq/📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/thefliphq💻 Website - https://theflip.africa
