The chart below, compiled from statistics from the United Nations, shows where Vietnam stands with the rest of the world in terms of health and wealth. Health is measured by deaths before 5 years old and wealth is measure by Gross National Income. Where Vietnam stands may surprise you. … [Read more...] about The Healthy and the Rich: Where Vietnam Stands
Development
Talking about Vietnam: The Need for a Forum
A few of us had dinner and started talking about Vietnam. The topic started from our traveling experience there but eventually ended up at the crux of what this organization is aiming to accomplish: we started a dialog about what Vietnam needs, the issues that exist, and actionable steps for us to take to make it better. We asked if there was one thing you want to do for … [Read more...] about Talking about Vietnam: The Need for a Forum
Vietnamese Diaspora – A “Brain Drain”?
"Brain-Drain" is the migration of best and brightest from poor countries to rich countries. Vietnam, like many other low and middle income countries, had seen its best leave for greener pastures. But now, at least for some countries, the best and brightest may be returning home. UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor, Dr. AnnaLee Saxenian, has been studying the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Diaspora – A “Brain Drain”?
American Professors See Vietnam as a Rapidly Emerging Economy
A group of faculty members from the UC Denver's Center for International Business and Education Research traveled to Vietnam in January to study its emerging economy. Cliff Young, a professor and associate dean of the Center was left with the following impression on Vietnam, “It was like a town under rapid construction, they were trying to build as fast as they can.” The UC … [Read more...] about American Professors See Vietnam as a Rapidly Emerging Economy
Vietnam Innovation Day 2009 (VID)
I was very excited today to learn of a World Bank program that fosters innovative ideas and rewards innovators and entrepreneurs in Vietnam. What's even better is that this program specifically targets key development challenges in Vietnam such as health and safety. VID is an annual event where local innovators can compete and share ideas around a chosen development topic. … [Read more...] about Vietnam Innovation Day 2009 (VID)