Da Nang Wants to Be Asia's Indie Hacker Capital by 2030
Da Nang hosted 13 startup teams for 30 days in its 2025 hacker residency. Now the city targets 500 startups by 2030 as Dubai loses its tech founder appeal.
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Wei Lin Chen
Asia-Pacific Tech Bureau Chief
Wei Lin Chen covers Asia-Pacific tech from Shanghai and Singapore. Bilingual in Mandarin and English, she reports on Chinese tech giants, APAC startups, and cross-border tech geopolitics.
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Da Nang Is Replacing Bali as the Go-To City for Indie Hackers
Da Nang beats Bali as the best city for remote developers in 2026. $900 monthly cost of living, 150 Mbps internet, and a startup scene Bali never built.
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