Bryan Lee has been with Glints, a Singapore-based talent connector platform, for just over 3 years, first in Singapore, and then as Vietnam’s country manager based in HCMC.  Founded in 2013, Glints is used by more than 1.5 million professionals and 30,000 organizations, including Gojek, Tokopedia, Starbucks and Mediacorp. Glints offers a “full-stack” of services for people who want to advance their careers through community features and skills education.In today’s episode of Vietnam Innovators, Bryan talks about how Glints is helping companies, especially in tech, cope with the regional talent shortage.This episode is brought to you by our health tech startup partner Jio Health. They're best known for their doctors at home services but offer much more than that. If you haven't already, check out their mobile app on the app store and google play for more, or drop by a visit to their new smart clinic at M-plaza in HCMC.

An IT professional with 18 years of experience working in enterprise architecture and application development in the west, Mark Morawski joined VNG Corporation, Vietnam’s first unicorn, as CTO in January 2021. VNG, best known for its gaming business, has been diversifying into other digital services such as social media and e-commerce with products such as ZaloPay, a mobile payment app. Mark spent close to 4 years as VP software engineering and transformation with Ticketmaster, and over 12 years with American Express.In today’s episode, Mark shares why he came to Vietnam in the middle of the pandemic, how he’s integrating with the local lifestyle and culture, and the technological opportunities he sees in Vietnam’s financial and commercial sectors.This episode is brought to you by Dreamplex. They have over 5 years of experience in running engaging workplaces for some of the largest companies in Vietnam. Still, 8 out of 10 companies in Vietnam struggle to attract, engage and retain the best talent. Partner with Dreamplex to deliver the most engaging workplace experience to your employees. Visit: Dreamplex.co/Vietcetera today for a free consultation.

L’Oréal is one of the most well-loved beauty and personal care brands in Vietnam. With the likes of Lancome, Yves Saint Laurent, Shu Uemura in its luxe division and household names Maybelline New York and Vichy preferred by many Vietnamese, the brand set up a subsidiary in Vietnam four years ago, under the leadership of Valéry Gaucherand, who has been with the company for over 22 years. In today’s episode of Vietnam Innovators, Hao Tran asks Valéry about the flourishing beauty sector, what Vietnamese consumers prioritize when it comes to skincare and about riding the K-wave.This episode is brought to you by Dreamplex. They have over 5 years of experience in running engaging workplaces for some of the largest companies in Vietnam. Still, 8 out of 10 companies in Vietnam struggle to attract, engage and retain the best talent. Partner with Dreamplex to deliver the most engaging workplace experience to your employees. Visit: Dreamplex.co/Vietcetera today for a free consultation.

Banking is going through a fundamental shift. To make sense of the changes in the financial services industry, we invited Gunneet Singh Bally, Head of Products & Customer Engagement at Übank — a digital bank powered by FECredit and VPBank, Vietnam’s leading commercial bank. His previous experiences include working for banking heavyweights and multinationals such as American Express, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries. In today’s episode, we will look at the digital revolution happening in the banking industry, what it means for legacy banks, how digitally-savvy Vietnamese financial institutions really are and how customers are set to benefit from the shift to online-only banking.This episode is brought to you by our health tech startup partner Jio Health. They're best known for their doctors at home services but offer much more than that. If you haven't already, check out their mobile app on the app store and google play for more, or drop by a visit to their new smart clinic at M-plaza in HCMC.

Anan Saigon offers an unorthodox take on the Vietnamese cuisine. It is for the gastronomical adventurers, the innovators — the ones whose palates are willing to welcome experimental flavors and whose eyes take delight in the harmony of colors in a plate, says Chef Peter Cuong Franklin. In today's episode of Vietnam Innovators, Hao Tran and Peter look back at the Anan Saigon's journey, and why its 100-dollar banh mi remains a big hit. This episode is brought to you by our health tech startup partner Jio Health. They're best known for their doctors at home services but offer much more than that. If you haven't already, check out their mobile app on the app store and google play for more, or drop by a visit to their new smart clinic at M-plaza in HCMC.

Shuyin Tang co-founder and CEO of the Beacon Fund, a boundary-breaking fund for female entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia's emerging markets. Shuyin’s past experiences include the US Congress, the Australian public service, The Lowy Institute for International Policy and the UNICEF. She was named one of Australia's "100 Women of Influence" by the Australian Financial Review in 2015 and an Asia 21 Young Leader by the Asia Society in 2016. In today’s episode of Vietnam Innovators, Hao Tran sits down with Shuyin to discuss the issues female entrepreneurs have to deal with in the venture capital world today and why more needs to be done to help them crack the glass ceiling.This episode is brought to you by our health tech startup partner Jio Health. They're best known for their doctors at home services but offer much more than that. If you haven't already, check out their mobile app on the app store and google play for more, or drop by a visit to their new smart clinic at M-plaza in HCMC.

In the US, Salesforce is huge: the B2B software company is a crucial part in American business. Big Vietnamese corporations who understand the value of SaaS are already using Salesforce solutions. But the challenge lies in signing SMEs as clients.How can SMEs be encouraged to deeply understand data and make use of data visualization tools to increase their revenue?In today’s episode of Vietnam Innovators, Hao Tran asks Bao Nguyen, Salesforce Country Manager, on Salesforce’s regional strategy to push Vietnamese companies towards cloud.This episode is brought to you by our health tech startup partner Jio Health. They're best known for their doctors at home services but offer much more than that. If you haven't already, check out their mobile app on the app store and google play for more, or drop by a visit to their new smart clinic at M-plaza in HCMC.

To date, only two Vietnamese startups have had the honor of being accepted into Y Combinator (YC) — the famous accelerator program that launched Airbnb and Stripe, among others. Nano Technologies, a fintech start-up co-founded by Dzung Dang, is one of them.In today’s episode of Vietnam Innovators, Hao Tran asks Dzung Dang how he plans to solve runaway turnover among low-income workers and help them achieve financial stability.This episode is brought to you by our health tech startup partner Jio Health. They're best known for their doctors at home services but offer much more than that. If you haven't already, check out their mobile app on the app store and google play for more, or drop by a visit to their new smart clinic at M-plaza in HCMC.

No fitness club membership? No problem, says Dane Fort, the CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group Vietnam. For the country’s largest fitness group by market share, democratizing wellness means spreading the gospel of fitness among members and non-members alike. In today’s episode of Vietnam Innovators, Hao Tran and Dane talk about the “wellness revolution” in Vietnam, and how the coronavirus pandemic propelled healthier lifestyles among the Vietnamese. This episode is brought to you by our health tech startup partner Jio Health. They're best known for their doctors at home services but offer much more than that. If you haven't already, check out their mobile app on the app store and google play for more, or drop by a visit to their new smart clinic at M-plaza in HCMC. 

It was Vietnam’s friendly trade policy that convinced Dubliner Jack O’Sullivan to swift his e-bike production in the country.  Admittedly, Vietnam wasn't even in the original sales roadmap, not only because of the underdeveloped cycling infrastructure but also because of the price point — Modmo’s ‘Saigon’ model retails for USD 3,000. It turned out there is in fact a market for premium e-bikes right here.In today’s episode of Vietnam Innovators, Hao Tran and Modmo founder Jack O'Sullivan talk about the company’s goals, e-bike design inspirations and how Modmo is pushing for sustainable manufacturing.This episode is brought to you by our health tech startup partner Jio Health. They're best known for their doctors at home services but offer much more than that. If you haven't already, check out their mobile app on the app store and google play for more, or drop by a visit to their new smart clinic at M-plaza in HCMC.

Among the factors behind Vietnam’s rise in the start-up ecosystem are its global integration, strong educational programs, such as K-12 math teaching and engineering degrees, as well as the government’s push for 5G development. Other oft-cited factors like high e-commerce and digital payment penetration also play a part, says Olivier Raussin, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at FEBE Ventures.In this episode of Vietnam Innovators, Hao Tran and Olivier discuss Vietnam’s newfound status as a regional investment hub, and what local start-ups can do to be noticed by investors such as FEBE.This episode is brought to you by our health tech startup partner Jio Health. They're best known for their doctors at home services but offer much more than that. If you haven't already, check out their mobile app on the app store and google play for more, or drop by a visit to their new smart clinic at M-plaza in HCMC.

The appeal of Canada in general and Canadian education in particular is easy to explain, says the new Canadian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Bez Babakhani, who himself arrived in Canada from Iran as a student, then became a citizen and entered public service.A country considered very warm and welcoming to immigrants, Canada is home to more than 300,000 Vietnamese who thrive in the fields of arts, science, business and politics.In today’s episode of Vietnam Innovators with Hao Tran, Consul-General Bez Babakhani further explains what draws many Vietnamese to his nation, and how Vietnam and Canada can collaborate on trade, agriculture, technology and green initiatives.This episode is brought to you by Jio Health Vietnam.

Vietnam’s real estate market continues a positive run amidst the economic hardships brought by the pandemic. The demands for residential, office, industrial, and hospitality spaces have grown tremendously, with new developments selling out fast. According to Cushman & Wakefield, while foreign investors are one of the factors pushing the market, the majority of the growth comes from Vietnamese citizens. In today’s episode of Vietnam Innovators, Hao Tran and Alex Crane, Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield, talk about demand drivers for the expanding property market.This episode is brought to you by OfficeHaus.

As people in Vietnam live longer, the questions of wealth accumulation, wealth preservation and legacy planning become more pertinent. This is where life insurance comes into play. Not only does it offer long-term protection, but it also contributes to people’s financial wellness.In today’s episode of Vietnam Innovators, Hao Tran and Mark Chapman, Chief Partnership Distribution Officer at Prudential Vietnam Assurance, talk about life insurance in the context of Asia.This episode is brought to you by Jio Health.

Vietnam’s food and beverage scene is dynamic and full of promise, according to Taku Tanaka, the Co-Founder and CEO of KAMEREO. An all-in-one supplier that uses the power of technology to optimize purchasing and sourcing, KAMEREO has helped lift the local F&B industry by connecting suppliers and store owners, and thus improving the overall experience from purchasing ingredients to cooking and dining.In today’s episode of Vietnam Innovators, Hao Tran talks with Taku about his journey from Japan to Vietnam, and how he is redefining Vietnam’s dining scene.This episode is brought to you by Jio Health.

Vietcetera is celebrating five years of bringing Vietnam to the world and the world to Vietnam. Beyond the media we create and publish daily, the company itself has meaningful stories to tell -- from how Founder Guy Truong and Co-Founder, CEO Hao Tran first met to who our first client was, where we had our first ever team meeting and who our first employee was! Join us in this special episode of Vietnam Innovators as we take a trip down memory lane - and share some laughs too - with some of Vietcetera’s first interns-turned-loyal employees, who’ve been with Vietcetera through ups and downs, and contributed to Vietcetera’s journey thus far.This episode is brought to you by Jio Health Vietnam.

Vietnam and UK’s bilateral cooperation continues to evolve and create investment opportunities for both countries, as British investors expand their businesses in Vietnam and Vietnamese brands cement their presence in the UK. Banking on mutual trust and respect, Vietnam and UK have made incredible progress in this economic and social partnership through the years.In today’s episode of Vietnam Innovators, we are honored to speak with Emily Hamblin, the British Consul General in HCMC & Director for Department of International Trade.This episode is brought to you by Jio Health Vietnam.

Even with the growing economy and technological advancement, the retail industry in Vietnam is still mostly operated in traditional ways. With the launching of Kilo, a Vietnam-made marketplace platform that connects wholesalers and distributors with retailers, the retail ecosystem is now starting to evolve.In this episode of Vietnam Innovators, Hao Tran welcomes Kilo founder and CEO Kartick Narayan to the Vietcetera Studio to discuss Kilo's focus and plans, especially with the new seed funding it acquired from Goodwater Capital, January Capital, 500 Startups Vietnam and other angel investors.This episode is brought to you by Jio Health Vietnam.

In 2019, VinaCapital, a leading investment company in Vietnam, has expanded to invest in the energy industry, primarily on renewable energy - the SkyX-Solar. SkyX Solar is a solar rooftop power developer focused on the commercial and industrial segment.In today’s episode of Vietnam Innovators, Hao Tran sits with Samresh Kumar, the Executive Chairman and CEO for SkyX Solar to discuss how his team provides an end-to-end long term solution to deliver clean energy in Vietnam.This episode is brought to you by Jio Health Vietnam.

Vietnam has become of the most attractive emerging economies in Asia, attracting investors from highly developed economies such as Singapore. Enterprise Singapore, a government agency handling enterprise development as Singaporean enterprises go global, has its eyes on Vietnam.In this episode of Vietnam Innovators, Hao Tran speaks with Leon Cai, the regional director at Enterprise Singapore, to know how the two countries can benefit from facilitating the expansion of enterprises, building trust among Singapore investors and Vietnamese market, and enhancing industry competitiveness.This episode is brought to you by Jio Health.

Bruce is the managing partner of McKinsey’s Vietnam office. He works at the intersection of digital, strategy, and implementation, and leads the firm’s work on merger management in Southeast Asia.Passionate about driving digital innovation in Vietnam, Bruce has spearheaded thought leadership around building digital ecosystems and working alongside leaders in Vietnam to reinvent their businesses and operating models through digital capabilities.This Week's Episode is brought to you by Jio Health Vietnam.

Saving and investing money always scare the young, especially because most of the fact that people do not really know the right process, or that they get overwhelmed by the complexity of it all. But with Infina – a new saving and investing platform dedicated for everyone – people can invest in a property with an amount that they can actually afford and reap huge benefits afterwards.In this episode of Vietnam Innovators, we meet with James Vuong, the man behind Infina, to tell us more how starting a small, flexible capital could become a stepping stone to long-term saving habits.This episode is brought to you by Jio Health Vietnam.

Kelly Wong was appointed Vice President of Operations at VNG Corporation after nine years as Deputy General Director at Kido Group.  VNG engages in information technology, especially in online games, digital platforms, digital payments and cloud services. Its flagship products include Zing MP3 and Zalo application. In this episode, Kelly highlights that the human factor is the premise for VNG’s pursuit of a new mission. This week's episode is brought to you by Jio Health Vietnam.

Oscar Jesionek has many years of experience working in marketing and programming roles for startups in the US and the UK. With Fonos, he aims to bring quality audiobook experience to Vietnam by working with the country’s largest publishers to produce audio versions of best-selling local and international books. Thanks to the new Vietcetera X Fonos partnership, you can now listen to Vietcetera articles in audio format. Recorded by professional voice talent, the 5 to 15-minute clips are perfect to listen on the go; whether you’re at the gym, at the wheel or browsing grocery store aisles. This week's episode is brought to you by Jio Health Vietnam.

4P’s currently has four business units: restaurants, cheese production, cheese wholesale, dairy retail; and they’re constantly developing new business models! 4P’s delivery service has recently been rolled out for Pizza 4P’s, IPPUDO and ABOUT LIFE COFFEE BREWER. All these incredible growth was made possible by Kelly Tran, Chief Innovation Officer at Pizza 4P’s. Kelly oversees all product, technical infrastructure, intelligence and platform teams to ensure only good experiences across all services. This week’s episode is brought to you by Jio Health Vietnam.

Spencer Ton joins Fulbright University Vietnam after a long career as an investment and philanthropy executive. As the Director of Fulbright’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI), Spencer leverages his 12 years of experience building and scaling startup initiatives to establish and lead the CEI’s student programs, develop executive education, foster partnerships with the private sector and other institutions, as well as design alternative revenue generation activities. This Episode is brought to you by Jio Health Vietnam.

Homebase is a Vietnam-based proptech startup providing customized co-investment plans, where home buyers, notably millennials, can pay the portion they can afford today, move in from that moment, and then buy out all or part of their stake at a later time when they are ready. In this week's episode, Phillip An, one of the founders of Homebase, opens up with Vietcetera about how his team is gearing up to solve one of the biggest challenges facing today’s younger generation: home ownership. This episode is brought to you by Jio Health Vietnam.

In 2015, Vietnam's first digital bank, Timo, launched as a platform for clients to manage money, pay bills and buy mobile phone top-ups.According to Manisha Philip, Timo's Marketing Director, as Vietnam's banking industry is preparing to embrace digitization, it faces a number of challenges, including finding a balance between promoting innovation and protecting consumer interests. This episode is brought to you by Jio Health Vietnam.

Michael Ngo, Country Director of ELSA Vietnam joined the ELSA Vietnam family back in June 2020, but due to the pandemic, he had to find a way to manage his new team remotely from Singapore, while waiting for the borders to reopen. The intervening months gave Michael a chance to prove his management chops, which he did with flying colors. Today, the management is applying the same strategic approach that made ELSA’s pronunciation app so successful to their new CSR program, "For a better Vietnam". This week's episode is brought to you by Jio Health.

Bicky Nguyen is a Co-founder of CricketOne – a startup focused on solving the impending global food crisis by sourcing food sustainably in the form of safe, nutritious and affordable protein from crickets. This week's episode is brought to you by Jio Health.

Asif Mehrudeen is the Founder and CEO of AHM Lifestyles, a pioneering food and beverage company with some of Vietnam’s most exciting consumer brands in its portfolio. AHM is known for launching Chickita, a flame-grilled chicken concept, and for bringing Greyhound Cafe to Vietnam from Thailand. You can find more information for this episode at https://vietcetera.com/en/vietnam-innovators-ep4-recap-asif-mehrudeen-shares-what-innovation-in-vietnams-fb-industry-is-like-todayThis week’s podcast is brought to you by our partners Jio Health.

Director and Property Concierge of Sonatus Building, Greg Ohan shares with us how he and his team are aiming to shape Vietnam’s real estate industry in the years to come. Join our host Hao Tran in hearing from Greg about the Sonatus Building, The Sentry and The Orbital in this week’s Vietnam Innovators episode.You can find more information for this episode at https://vietcetera.com/en/vietnam-innovators-ep3-recap-greg-ohan-shares-insight-into-vietnams-real-estate-marketThis week’s podcast is brought to you by our partners Jio Health.