How about this for a statement of intent by Facebook in Vietnam?
Facebook is making it quite clear that the Vietnamese Government’s blocking of their site will not hold them back in their bid for growth.
Click the Facebook job advert and the requirements are listed as follows:
Facebook is seeking a Policy & Growth Manager for Vietnam..has a background in technology or social media, business strategy and legislative and regulatory matters.
The ideal candidate will… have experience in government relations work and navigating government agencies along with an extensive network of contacts in the government and the technology space.
..the ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively in both English and Vietnamese and have experience in government relations work and navigating government agencies along with an extensive network of contacts in the government and the technology space. The candidate should have experience in developing a growth strategy that involves creating coalitions and communicating with policymakers across the government.
Facebook, it appears, are fighting back.
