Author Archives: Jake Liles

Growth and Opportunity?

The growth of Vietnam can be seen in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Big side walks, walk in stores, and a more diverse atmosphere makes Saigon very unique. Most of the buildings are extremely nice and very modern. We definitely are getting more of a business experience here rather than a (more…)

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Hospital Visit

Going to a Vietnamese hospital was one of the most eye opening experiences so far in this trip. To start, I have never had an IV before so it was kind of a freaky experience to be doing it in a foreign country. Second, it was done in a pretty open (more…)

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Connections and Contradictions

This has been an amazing trip so far. The sights, the people, and especially the traffic are mind blowing! I am seeing a number of fascinating connections as well as contradictions in this country. The greatest connection that I’ve noticed is the close ties between the dominance of the government and (more…)

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