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Mental Health App Development: A Complete Guide for 2026

The global mental health app market reached an estimated $7.5 to $10 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at an 18% CAGR through 2030. Demand for digital mental health solutions has never been higher, driven by a shortage of therapists, growing acceptance of virtual care, and rising rates of anxiety and depression worldwide. […]

Phuc (Cris) Tran - Program Manager

Apr 11, 2026

Methodology

When Should You Rebuild vs. Refactor? A Scoring Guide for Engineering Leaders

Not sure whether to rebuild or refactor your aging app? Use this practical 5-factor scoring framework to make a confident modernization decision.

Phuc (Cris) Tran - Program Manager

Apr 08, 2026

Artificial Intelligence

Vietnam’s AI Ecosystem: Policy, Talent Pool & Market Growth

Explore Vietnam's rapidly growing AI ecosystem, from the 2025 AI Law and $7B in data center investment to 18,000+ AI engineers and a market projected to reach $3.78B by 2031.

Thanh (Bruce) Pham - CEO of Saigon Technology

Apr 08, 2026

Methodology

Custom Software vs Off-the-Shelf Solutions: A Side-by-Side Evaluation Framework

Most articles comparing custom software vs off-the-shelf solutions hand you a list of pros and cons and call it a day. That is not particularly helpful when you are trying to make a six-figure technology decision with three stakeholders in the room and a deadline in two quarters. The real question is not which option is “better.” It is the […]

Tien (John) Nguyen - Project Manager

Mar 26, 2026

Methodology

Build vs Buy Software: How to Make the Right Decision for Your Business

Build vs buy software is a strategic decision where businesses choose between developing custom software tailored to their specific needs (“building”) or purchasing existing SaaS solutions (“buying”). While often framed as a simple cost comparison, this choice directly shapes a company’s ability to innovate, scale, and compete. A poor build vs buy decision can increase […]

Khoa Nguyen - Offshore Development Consultant

Mar 27, 2026

Methodology

When a Dedicated Team Beats In-House Hiring

Most companies default to hiring in-house because it feels safer. But with the average developer hire taking 35 to 45 days, and specialized roles stretching past 90 days according to LinkedIn’s 2024 Global Talent Trends report, that default can quietly cost you a product launch, a competitive window, or six months of payroll on a […]

Khoa Nguyen - Offshore Development Consultant

Mar 25, 2026

Methodology

Choosing Between Models: A Decision Framework for Tech Leaders

Many companies say they want to “outsource development,” but the needs behind that request are often very different. One company may need a full-time external team for a long product rebuild. Another may need a few developers temporarily to hit a deadline. A third may want a vendor to deliver a fixed-scope MVP. Same word […]

Khoa Nguyen - Offshore Development Consultant

Mar 19, 2026

Artificial Intelligence

The Decision-Maker’s Guide to Outsourcing AI and Machine Learning Projects

Learn when to outsource AI development, how to evaluate vendors, how to structure contracts, and how to avoid common pitfalls. A practical guide for decision-makers shipping ML features.

Thanh (Bruce) Pham - CEO of Saigon Technology

Mar 19, 2026

Industry

The IT Services Boom in Southeast Asia: Market Size, Trends & Growth for 2026

Vietnam's IT outsourcing market is projected to reach $0.98B in 2026. Explore market size data, growth trends, talent stats, and what's driving demand.

Thanh (Bruce) Pham - CEO of Saigon Technology

Mar 17, 2026