•Vietnam
Vietnam internet economy key facts and trends (update Oct 2019)
Vietnam's $12B internet economy is set to grow 3.5x by 2025, with e-commerce poised to become the largest sector as 61% of users now adopt mobile payments.
Blog
493 posts about AI, learning, and building products
•Greater China
It's Games time
Gaming now reaches 2.5 billion people globally and generates more revenue than music, radio, and streaming video combined—here's why advertisers can't ignore this market.
•Geopolitics
Standing on your head to feel more optimistic about the US
I went from pessimism to understanding US politics by ditching reactive news for deeper sources—discovering why anxious voters have valid reasons to feel left behind.
•book review
A heart-wrenching and uplifting book by Melinda Gates "Moment of Lift"
I was skeptical until I read it—Melinda Gates blends heart-wrenching stories with data to reveal powerful levers that can truly lift humanity.
•Data privacy
"Digital platform inquiry by Australia Competition and Consumer Commission" - A Good Read
Australia's competition watchdog released a 600+ page evidence-based report on digital platforms—I found their 23 specific recommendations a must-read for understanding data privacy.
•Greater China
A must-read for international audience: "China Internet Report" by SCMP and Abacus
This free report reveals how China shifted from copycat to innovator, leading in 5G deployment and AI—essential reading to understand the digital landscape shaping our future.
•About Chandler Nguyen
‘Unanswered emails bother me’ – 24 Hours with Chandler Nguyen
Ever wondered how a regional CEO manages 9 offices while keeping inbox zero? I share my daily rituals from 6am meditation to client coaching across APAC.
•Book review
My recommended books for summer 2019
I've found two standout books this summer: one revealing how nations overcome crises, the other transforming how I think about writing itself.
•Singapore
Innovfest unbound 2019: day 1 review
While Singapore's Innovfest unbound brings 18,000 people together, I found better innovation insights watching free Davos videos at home—here's what needs to change.
•Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigeria media landscape 2019
Despite being Africa's largest economy with 197M people, Nigeria's internet penetration sits below 45%—presenting massive untapped potential for digital growth.
•Sub-Saharan Africa
South Africa media landscape 2019
Despite 56% internet penetration and rising smartphone adoption, traditional TV and radio still dominate South Africa's media landscape—but mobile data is quietly reshaping how consumers connect.
•Paid Media
Singapore media landscape 2019
Despite 80% smartphone penetration and leading mobile payments adoption, Singapore's e-commerce lags far behind G7 countries—here's the data revealing surprising gaps in its advanced digital economy.