Technology is one of my guilty pleasures. When the iPad 3G came out, I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. There's a lot of debate about how useful the iPad really is (just a giant iPod ,right?), but I've found that it's a perfect travel companion. Light to carry, battery that lasts an entire day, and with 3G, you're always connected. A while ago, I asked "Will my … [Read more...] about Guide to Using your iPad 3G or iPhone 4 in Vietnam [Techie in Vietnam]
Why Viet Kieus need to learn from their local counterparts [Business In Vietnam]
A friend of mine from Bain and Co. sent over an article titled "Winning in Emerging Markets." The article, written by Satish Shankar, provides 6 strategies on how to compete in emerging markets like Vietnam, India, and China. The strategy that caught my eyes was "localize at every level." Adjusting your company to fit the local environment is key to having a successful … [Read more...] about Why Viet Kieus need to learn from their local counterparts [Business In Vietnam]
Quality, time, and money, pick two [Developing OneVietnam Network]
It’s 2:30 AM here in California. While our team in Vietnam is about to wrap up their day, I’m surprisingly still wide awake. I’m going to pay for it in 4 hours: 7:30AM Skype meeting with our developer in Europe. But I can’t sleep. An old engineering mantra runs through my head: “Quality, time, and money, pick two.” It’s the choice every project manager has to make. This … [Read more...] about Quality, time, and money, pick two [Developing OneVietnam Network]
Huyen “Kiki” Vo Survives Fire, Deaths of Parents, Needs $4K to Attend Berkeley
Huyen “Kiki” Vo lost her mother in a fire when she was nine years old. In the same fire, 85% of her body was burnt. A nonprofit brought Kiki, her father, and sisters to the United States where Kiki would eventually go through 60 surgeries for her wounds. Kiki’s father worked endlessly to support his five daughters. Last November, Kiki’s father died of lung cancer. Today, … [Read more...] about Huyen “Kiki” Vo Survives Fire, Deaths of Parents, Needs $4K to Attend Berkeley
Sneak Preview: First Glimpses of OneVietnam Network Design
I've come out of my cave! We are two months away from launch so I've been locked away coding and designing. What we have so far is pretty exciting so I had to come out to give our readers the first glimpses of OneVietnam Network. There are three core functionalities at beta launch: 1. Connect the community: For everyone who's Vietnamese, lived in the country, or … [Read more...] about Sneak Preview: First Glimpses of OneVietnam Network Design