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EP 25InterviewApril 09, 2026
From Engineer to CEO: The Hardest Role Transition
Nguyen Van An recounts being a skilled engineer who had to start over when becoming CEO — and the lessons from that painful journey.
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Exploring the US Market: Opportunities and Challenges for Vietnamese Enterprises
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.
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EP 26AnalysisApril 09, 2026
Southeast Asia: The New Tech Hub Rising
As Silicon Valley grows expensive and China faces restrictions, technology capital is flowing toward Southeast Asia faster than ever before.
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EP 27AnalysisApril 09, 2026
AI Is Reshaping the Global Economy in 2026
No longer a future prediction — AI is right now restructuring employment, industry competition, and investment flows.
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EP 28AnalysisApril 09, 2026
US-China Trade Conflict: What Opportunities for Vietnamese Businesses?
As the world's two largest economies clash, global supply chains restructure and Vietnam stands in a rare strategic position.
7 min read
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EP 29InterviewApril 09, 2026
How Founders Are Using AI to Run Leaner Startups
Not chatbots or auto-generated content — these are the substantive AI applications saving Vietnamese founders dozens of hours each week.
6 min read
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EP 30AnalysisApril 09, 2026
Building Operating Systems for Distributed Teams
When your team spans from Ho Chi Minh City to Berlin to San Francisco, you need an operating system different from a traditional company. Here's a tested framework.
8 min read
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EP 31AnalysisApril 09, 2026
Lean Tech Stack for Global Startups in 2026
A map of the tools early-stage global startups use to move faster, spend less, and still achieve enterprise-grade quality.
7 min read
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EP 32InterviewApril 09, 2026
International Negotiation: Lessons from 10 Years in the Field
Le Thi Hoa shares costly mistakes and lessons you can't learn from books about negotiating with foreign partners.
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