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This volume focuses on a practical roadmap for Vietnamese businesses to access the world's largest consumer market. Key highlights include: Analyzing US consumer trends and stringent quality standards. Navigating legal barriers and essential import-export procedures. Strategies for branding and finding effective local partners. Case studies and lessons learned from successful pioneers.
April 15, 2026
The United States, with a GDP exceeding $30 trillion and nearly 340 million high-purchasing power consumers, is a market that any growth business would consider for the long term. That makes perfect sense. But the allure of the numbers has created a dangerous illusion that the pie is so big that simply being present guarantees a share.
8 min read
April 09, 2026
The real story of a 14-month M&A process — from the first meeting to the day of signing, with all the details founders rarely talk about.
10 min read
April 09, 2026
A candid, detailed analysis of the real reasons behind the death of a well-funded Vietnamese fintech startup.
9 min read
April 09, 2026
A look inside a Vietnamese B2B SaaS startup that reached $10M ARR in just 18 months — every decision, every turning point, every lesson.
10 min read
April 09, 2026
A single security breach can destroy in 24 hours what you've built over years. Here are the minimum security practices every startup should have in place.
7 min read
April 09, 2026
Many startups measure too many things and make decisions based on too few. Here's a framework to find the right metrics and use them meaningfully.
6 min read
April 09, 2026
The 20–100 person stage is where startups shift from "everyone knows what to do" to "we need clear systems." Here's a phased automation roadmap.
7 min read
April 09, 2026
Both are popular pre-seed and seed fundraising instruments — but there are important differences founders need to understand before signing.
7 min read
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