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ABOUT US

Local Insight
International standards

EMERASEAN helps organisations understand risk, protect their interests and operate with confidence across Southeast Asia.

WHO WE ARE

Independent expertise for complex environments

 

EMERASEAN is an independent risk, intelligence and security advisory firm based in Vietnam, supporting organisations operating across Southeast Asia and beyond.

 

We combine local knowledge, trusted regional networks and international standards to help clients understand complex environments, anticipate exposure and make informed decisions.

 

Every engagement is tailored to the client’s circumstances, priorities and objectives. Our advice is independent, discreet and focused on practical outcomes.


Independent expertise for complex environments

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OUR Services

Complex markets require more than information they require clear judgement, reliable local insight and the ability to act at the right time.

 

EMERASEAN works alongside businesses, investors and institutions to uncover hidden risks, protect critical interests and support confident decision-making. Every solution is adapted to the client’s objectives, operating environment and level of exposure.

INTERNATIONAL RISK ASSESSMENT

INVESTMENT ADVISORY

DUE DILIGENCE

CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS

INVENTORY AUDITING

SECURITY TESTING

PROTECTIVE SERVICES

ANTI-COUNTERFEITING

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Our 
Mission

To protect organisations and enable confident decisions through clear intelligence, independent advice and practical risk solutions.

Our 
Vision

To be a trusted reference for organisations navigating complex environments across Southeast Asia.

Meet The Team

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DO GAUDIN THUY
MINH TRAM

Chairman

Tram created the SHG Group, from which IAS8 later developed, already in 2005 and now Emerasia. Since then, many clients have shown confidence in our expertise, becoming partners over time. As chairman, Tram oversees the operations of our group. She brings her entrepreneurial acumen acute and understanding of the region and specifically of her native country, Vietnam to lead the group.

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MANUEL BRIQUET

Vice Chairman

A former high-ranking officer of the French Interior Ministry, Manuel is an expert in the fight against organised crime and in the field of international cooperation, having led a regional project against counterfeited products affecting public health and security and then been Key-expert far an EU-based project aimed at training law-enforcement agencies in South East Asia in scientific crime investigation procedures. He was recently appointed as expert for the EU Southeast Asia SME IP Helpdesk. His judicial expertise, his mastery of security-related issues concerning persons and assets and his intimate knowledge of local institutions, all combine to give him the relevant capacity to analyse and identify your needs and provide you with the appropriate responses to them. Following the departure of Nicolas to Europe, Manuel naturally took over as General Manager

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JULIETTE GAUDIN

Vice General Director

Juliette Chau Anh Gaudin holds a Business degree from RMIT University Vietnam. As Deputy General Director, she supports the Group’s strategic development, marketing and business operations.

Under the leadership of the Vice Chairman and General Director, she contributes to preserving EMERASEAN’s long-standing philosophy in security and risk management, while adapting it to today’s evolving challenges and emerging risks. Her role focuses on supporting the protection of clients’ physical, operational, and reputational interests through tailored and professional solutions.

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NGUYEN THANH VY

Quality Control (South)

Specializing in asset and inventory management, she oversees the nationwide collection of returned wine bottles, consolidates monthly figures, prepares operational reports, and conducts regular inventory audits at CPs. Her meticulous approach ensures stock accuracy, compliance, and smooth coordination across nationwide operations.

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HA DUY DUONG

Research & Analyst

Dr. Hoang N. Giao has an extensive academic background, received his Ph.D. degree in 1988 in the former Soviet Union and was a Fulbright Scholar at Boston University Law School from 2003-2004.

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TRAN QUYNH CHU LY

Quality Control (North)

Her operational expertise recognized by all, Ly brings to a strong commitment as well as a proven capacity to engage with all types of actors in the pursuit of her objectives. Under the direct command of Dung, she is in charge of quality control of all agents working in the field of individual and asset protection.

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JACQUES GILGENMANN

Security Expert

Former officer in the French GIGN, Jacques puts at your disposition a wealth of experience in the field of security. The support he can provide you with is of utmost quality.

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CELIA QIN

Administration

Celia has since 2007 overseen the financial and administrative work of our agency in Shanghai. Her intimate knowledge of the Chinese administrative system represents a great asset for our company.

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