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Professional Profile: Khang Nguyen - Reliable English Vietnamese Conference Interpreter

20/11/2018

A trusted and creative professional, Khang Nguyen is a veteran - in his best form - interpreter and an influential figure in Vietnam's language services industry. He is distinguished by his exceptional professional quality, evidenced by thousands of successful events for a diverse clientele. Furthermore, Khang Nguyen is recognized as a pioneer in training and developing the next generation of professional interpreters.

With a warm Saigon accent, a calm and humorous demeanor even in high-pressure situations, and a style befitting world-class events, Khang Nguyen’s sharp reflexes and creative language have made him the top choice for event organizers, embassies, consulates, multinational corporations, and domestic and international businesses.

Khang Nguyen's work spans a wide range of settings, including seminars, conferences, forums, panel discussions, product launches, international factory inaugurations, training sessions, shareholder meetings, international cooperation signing ceremonies, and cultural, sports, and tourism festivals. He is frequently sought after for assignments at five-star international hotels in Ho Chi Minh City, exhibition centers like SECC, major convention centers such as the GEM Centre, and conference venues across Vietnam and abroad.

Career Milestones

  • With over 24 years in the profession, Khang Nguyen has accumulated more than 24,000 hours of simultaneous interpreting in the booth, working alongside over 25,000 speakers from around the globe. His career is marked by several key achievements that have solidified his reputation as a leader in the field.

  • MA in English Linguistics and founder of phiendichvien.com, a leading brand in Vietnam's translation and interpreting industry.

  • Director of AKT Translation Co., Ltd., a company specializing in high-quality English-Vietnamese translation and interpreting training and services.

  • University lecturer in English and a corporate trainer for major organizations such as the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), Complete Saigon, Hewlett-Packard (HP), Vietstock, Vietcan, the Australian Consulate's translator training program, Hue Water Supply Company (Huewaco), Saigon Railway Company, and a specialized translation and interpreting program for officials in Dong Nai Province.

  • At the young age of 18, while still a university freshman, he served as the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the bilingual magazine Special English for English learners in Vietnam back then.

  • Began his interpreting career in 1998 and has been a conference interpreter since 2001.

  • Held senior management positions at a foreign-invested enterprise starting in 2007.

  • Serves as a bilingual English-Vietnamese MC/Host for numerous major events.

  • A sought-after guest speaker and commentator for prominent media outlets, including Vietnam Investment Review, Family Marketing Magazine, Dan Tri, Education & Times, Asia-Pacific Economic Review, Business in Asia, InfoTV, HTV7, and HTV9.

Lasting Impressions in Events Translation 

Interpreter Khang Nguyen asserts a foundational principle: an interpreter's success is not their own. True success is measured by the success of the client.

Professional, dedicated, and recognized by clients, Khang Nguyen has built a reputation over his 24+ year career. He consistently leaves a powerful impression through his solid expertise and professional conduct. For him, a client-centric approach is the true measure of success. This means the evidence of his work's quality comes from the genuine feedback of satisfied clients. This unwavering commitment to quality is precisely why event organizers have complete peace of mind when working with him, knowing they are in a safe pair of hands.

A Journey of Many Milestones

From the simultaneous interpreting booth to high-level meeting rooms, and from major cities to remote regions across the country, Khang Nguyen's professional journey is a series of experiences that demand value, precision, and adaptability. The photographs below capture memorable moments where he was entrusted by experts, officials, and leaders in various working environments.

 

Khang Nguyen with British Consul General Alexandra Smith at UK Accession to CPTPP

Khang Nguyen interpreting for Delegation of The Crown Prince of Denmark (now King Frederik X of Denmark) meeting HCMC leaders 

Khang Nguyen Khang Nguyen in the high level meeting between Styria, Austria and HCMC, with the presence of the Austrian Ambassador and HCMC Chairman of the People's Committee

Khang Nguyen in meeting between Minister of Infrastructure of the Netherlands and Mr. Nguyen Thien Nhan

Khang Nguyen with Sierra Leone President meeting with An Giang People’s Committee

Khang Nguyen with Deputy Chief of Mission and Consul General of Kingdom of the Netherlands

Khang Nguyen with Indonesian Ambassador, Mr. Ibnu Hadi 

Khang Nguyen with Consul General of Italy - Dante Brandi and ICHAM Chairman - Michele D’Ercole

Khang Nguyen interpreting in the conference with the Ambassador of Norway, Madam Grete Løchen

Khang Nguyen the interpreter with Consul General of the Kingdom of Thailand

Khang Nguyen with Consul General of Australia, Ms Karen Lanyon at War Remnants Museum

Khang Nguyen in the Media

Not just a translator/ interpreter, Khang Nguyen is also a trusted voice in the media, dedicated to sharing knowledge and inspiration about the translation and interpreting profession. His extensive experience and sharp insights have been featured in numerous interviews and special reports on reputable media channels, covering everything from the daily life of an interpreter to in-depth issues of training and human resource development in the language industry. 

 

Services
Profession
  • Specialist Interpreting
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    As senior managers, we know what attributes our clients are looking for in an interpreter – a good translator with expertise who can process ideas from one language to another professionally. A strong interpreter adds value to any event.
  • Translation
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    Over the years, we have worked with thousands of high-profile customers, many of whom are impressed by our excellent services.
  • MC
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    Bilingual MCs/Hosts are often required at international events. Our bilingual MCs all speak in a refined manner, have skills in interpreting and can amaze audiences with their confidence.
  • Training
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    The way we teach is characterized by putting trainees at the forefront of the learning process. Our curriculum is open to adaptability and development of personal skills in an approach best described as "From conferences to classrooms".