Glimpse into mindset of one of Vietnam’s most seasoned foreign advisors
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The City Connect host Van Giang (L) and Kenneth Atkinson, founder and senior board advisor of Grant Thornton Vietnam. Photo: Quang Dinh / Tuoi Tre News
In this standalone quick-fire clip from The City Connect, a newly-launched dialogue series, Tuoi Tre News puts veteran business advisor Kenneth Atkinson OBE, known locally as Pham Kien Son, to the test.
With each answer capped under one minute, the founder and senior board advisor of Grant Thornton Vietnam draws upon nearly 40 years of on-the-ground experience to deliver candid, sharp-witted insights on deal-making psychology, executive survival, and his personal identity in the country he calls home.
Watch the rapid-fire round for a candid, fast-paced glimpse into the mindset of one of Vietnam's most seasoned foreign advisors.
Hai Minh - Van Giang - Bao Duy / Tuoi Tre News
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