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...

Becoming an elite advisor: Your guide to Investment Banking and Strategy Consulting

This guide outlines the essential knowledge, skills, and mindset required to succeed in investment banking...

OKRs: The power of focus and the teacher’s essential mandate

What makes OKRs so revolutionary? OKRs, or Objectives and Key Results, is a management framework...

The parent trap: Why moving your child to a top specialized school is a downgrade

The question is common and agonizing for parents in Vietnam: Should I move my child...

The stolen principal: Why Vietnam’s investment boom is threatened by a crisis of trust

PART 1: THE DOMINO EFFECT OF DISTRUST IN SOUTHEAST ASIA The global investment community is...

The two managers: Autocratic efficiency vs. compassionate leadership

In the bustling metropolis of the Far East, two accomplished managers at a major tech...

Focus is survival: Why corporate diversification is fatal in emerging markets

The greatest lesson I learned over the past year is simple: Focus, Focus, and Focus....

Ho Chi Minh’s playbook: A cross-cultural study in level 5 leadership

Analyzing Ho Chi Minh’s leadership style through the lens of modern management theory reveals profound...