The constructive government: What businesses expect
(Photo: Hanoi Star – Hai Phong Campus. Source: EQuest) We frequently discuss the concept of...
The elite state mandate: Why private sector growth requires a world-class civil service
Resolution 68 embodies a grand political ambition: to transform the private economy into the leading...
The graceful exit: The leadership lesson in stepping aside for the greater good
The way a leader exits defines their legacy. While most leadership transitions are fraught with...
The economics of a smile: Why the best career training costs only a newspaper tip
When I first arrived in Australia as a young man, my first job was selling...
The entrepreneur’s tightrope: Why Vietnam’s business elite must find their voice
For a Vietnamese entrepreneur, engaging in social critique feels like walking a tightrope. The challenge...
The fatal trinity: Why power, wealth, and respect cannot coexist
I was once having a working coffee with a prominent business magnate—the CEO and major...
Let’s stop glorifying the teaching profession
Have we ever honestly asked ourselves: Why are most teachers, in a profession supposedly considered...
The owner mentality: Why trust and professional advisory are the keys to M&A success
The failure of the Ba Huan—VinaCapital deal provides a valuable case study that extends far...
The private university M&A bubble: Why regulation is killing quality and driving up costs
The Vietnamese market is witnessing a feverish wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involving private...
The power trap: Why the worship of leadership is a prelude to failure
Power is a magnificent drug. It often seduces leaders into believing the flattery they once...
