Editorial Team
ZestLab's editors and specialist writers, organized by their subject expertise.
Hoa Dinh
Founder & Senior Tech Editor
Founder of ZestLab with 12 years covering AI, blockchain, and Vietnam's startup ecosystem. Previously led product at two VN fintech startups and contributed tech analysis to VnExpress and CafeF. Focused on turning breaking tech news into actionable insights for both English and Vietnamese readers.
Minh Le
Senior Technology Correspondent
Tech journalist covering semiconductors, cloud infrastructure, and space technology since 2016. Previously at ICTnews and TechInAsia VN. Specializes in explaining complex hardware and infrastructure stories for mainstream readers, with a particular focus on Vietnam's role in the global supply chain.
Linh Pham
Markets Analyst
Financial markets analyst with 9 years in equity research at HSC and VCBS. Covers Vietnam's stock market, VN-Index movements, gold prices, and USD/VND dynamics. CFA Level III candidate. Writes data-driven analysis grounded in primary market data rather than headline-chasing.
Alex Tran
Global Economy Correspondent
Writes on macro trends, Fed policy, trade flows, and emerging market dynamics. MA in International Economics from SOAS London. Previously worked at a Singapore-based hedge fund research desk. Focused on how global macro shifts ripple into Vietnamese business decisions.
Thao Nguyen
Culture & Entertainment Editor
Entertainment journalist covering K-pop, Vietnamese music scene, streaming TV, and film releases since 2018. Regular contributor to VN entertainment podcasts. Interviews industry figures and covers fan culture with a critical but respectful lens.
Duy Vu
Gaming & Esports Editor
Gaming writer covering AAA releases, competitive esports, and mobile gaming markets with 7 years in the beat. Competed in SEA Games esports qualifiers. Writes post-patch analysis, meta shifts, and tournament recaps, with special attention to Vietnamese gaming teams on the world stage.
James Collins
Hardware & Esports Correspondent
Gaming hardware reviewer and esports correspondent based in Singapore, covering APAC tournaments and gaming PC builds. Wrote for PC Gamer and AnandTech. Tests new GPUs, peripherals, and chairs (yes, chairs) for relevance to the Southeast Asian market.
An Hoang
International Affairs Correspondent
International affairs correspondent covering US-China relations, ASEAN diplomacy, and Middle East conflicts. MA in International Relations from NUS Singapore. Fluent in English, Vietnamese, and working Mandarin. Covers events through the lens of Vietnamese strategic interests.
Long Bui
Sports Editor
Sports journalist covering football (V.League + global), F1, NBA, and tennis. Former assistant coach at a VN youth football academy. Emphasizes tactical analysis over gossip, writing post-match breakdowns that treat readers as fellow students of the game.
Mai Tran
Wellness & Lifestyle Editor
Wellness editor covering nutrition, mental health, fitness, and sustainable lifestyle. Registered nutritionist (licensed Vietnam) with 6 years clinical counseling experience. Writes evidence-based guides instead of influencer-driven fads, reviewing claims against peer-reviewed research.
Huong Vo
Food & Travel Writer
Food and travel writer covering Vietnamese regional cuisine, Asian travel, and sustainable tourism. Led food tours in HCMC for 4 years before turning to full-time writing. Visits every restaurant or destination she writes about, bringing firsthand detail to each piece.
Emma Reyes
Climate & Science Correspondent
Climate and biotech science correspondent based in Manila, covering Southeast Asian environmental stories, renewable energy, and biotech breakthroughs. BSc Environmental Science, previously with The Straits Times science desk. Specializes in making complex climate data accessible.
David Park
Deep Tech & Quantum Correspondent
Deep tech correspondent covering quantum computing, advanced materials, and space exploration. PhD in Physics (Seoul National University). Previously science policy researcher at KAIST. Brings rigorous technical accuracy to fast-moving frontier-tech stories.
Nam Ha
Sports & Fitness Writer
Sports and fitness writer focusing on football training methodology, athlete nutrition, and running culture in Vietnam. ACE-certified personal trainer. Has coached community running clubs in Hanoi for 5 years. Writes training guides rooted in real athlete experience, not gym bro clichés.
Phuc Tran
Esports & Mobile Gaming Writer
Mobile gaming and esports writer covering VN esports scene, competitive mobile titles (Lien Quan, PUBG Mobile), and regional tournament circuits. Former pro-level Lien Quan player. Breaks down meta, team compositions, and tournament drama with insider perspective.
Sophia Lee
Medical & Health Editor
Medical editor with MD (University of the Philippines) and 8 years clinical practice before transitioning to health journalism. Covers pharmaceutical developments, public health policy, and evidence-based wellness. Every health claim on her articles is cross-checked against peer-reviewed journals.
Tuan Ngo
Public Health Correspondent
Public health correspondent covering VN healthcare system, disease outbreaks, vaccination programs, and hospital operations. MPH from University of Melbourne. Previously worked at WHO regional office Hanoi. Focuses on making health policy digestible and actionable for ordinary readers.
Thu Doan
Policy & Markets Correspondent
Vietnamese policy and markets correspondent covering VN government decisions, State Bank of Vietnam rate changes, and tax policy. 10 years at a VN financial newspaper before going independent. Explains policy moves through their downstream impact on specific market sectors.
Emma Turner
Personal Finance Writer
Personal finance writer focusing on retail investors, retirement planning, and the rising savings culture in Vietnam. CFP® certified. Previously retail banking advisor in London before relocating to HCMC in 2020. Writes guides tailored to Vietnamese salary ranges, not Western templates.
Sarah Khan
Entertainment & Gaming Writer
Entertainment-gaming crossover writer covering film-to-game adaptations, indie game releases, and streaming platform originals. Based in Jakarta. Previously worked at Bilibili Southeast Asia content team. Tracks how gaming IP becomes cultural events across Asia.