Vietnam has transitioned from centuries of foreign domination and war to become a vibrant economy in Southeast Asia, with GDP growth of nearly 400% from 2000 to 2024. Urban centers like Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are modernizing, supported by returning expatriates and global businesses. Challenges remain in governance, sustainability, and workforce development.
Sleepless in Saigon
Saigon, better known as Ho Chi Minh City is a destination not for everyone, but for most. Saigon was known as the pearl of the Far East. It was the capital of French Indochina for nearly 35 years. It is the most visited city in Vietnam (so take that Hanoi and Hue) and the largest... Continue Reading →
Preface: The Adventure of a Lifetime Begins
Ready to board. My chapter in Sydney and at Hillsong appears to have gone by so fast, but it felt as though it was 10 years, but it was only three. My experience at Hillsong College was generally a good experience. But with any good thing, there are challenges that come along. There was grief,... Continue Reading →

