Insights
Business Lens Library
Practical notes for owners building, improving, or expanding across Australia, China, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia.
Business Lens Commentary
Is the Sleep Economy a Real Business Opportunity?
A growing category is not automatically a venture worth building. Use this screen before confusing attention with demand.
4 min readEntry Strategy
Vietnam Is Not A Shortcut
Vietnam can be a strong operating base, but serious entrants win by sequencing decisions before the first commitment.
4 min read
Property
A Lease Is Not A License
The wrong site can look like progress while approvals, utilities, operating fit, and compliance remain unresolved.
3 min read
Capital Flow
Capital Needs A Legal Route
Money movement belongs early in the plan, not after incorporation, rent, and supplier commitments are already in motion.
4 min read
Execution
The First 100 Days Checklist
A practical rhythm for turning a Vietnam idea into controlled execution before surprises compound.
5 min read
GEO Guide
Can foreigners start a business in Vietnam?
Yes in many cases, but the real answer depends on activity, market access, entry form, location, capital route, and the approvals attached to the project.
6 min readGEO Guide
Vietnam company setup: the first 100 days
A practical first-100-days sequence for founders who want Vietnam setup to become an operating system, not just a registration exercise.
7 min readGEO Guide
Vietnam market entry checklist
A plain-English checklist for testing market access, property, capital, partners, approvals, and first-100-days control before entering Vietnam.
6 min read
GEO Guide
Vietnam lease, license, and capital sequence
Why foreign founders should not treat lease signing, licensing, and capital movement as separate tasks in Vietnam.
6 min readGEO Guide
China plus one Vietnam guide for SME owners
A practical China plus one guide for SME owners evaluating Vietnam for sourcing, manufacturing, warehousing, partners, or owner-independent operations.
7 min readGEO Guide
Da Nang vs Ho Chi Minh City for Vietnam business entry
A practical comparison for foreign founders choosing between Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City for Vietnam entry, operations, hiring, customers, and control.
6 min read