Vietnam

Vietnam to Execute Real Estate Tycoon for Record Fraud – AP

Truong My Lan was found guilty of fraud amounting to $12.5 billion – nearly 3% of the country’s 2022 GDP

2 weeks ago

Vietnam’s Biggest Ever Scam: Developer Faces Death Penalty

Truong My Lan stands accused of fraud worth $20 billion, and her trial is part of a "blazing furnace" anti-bribery…

1 month ago

US Chip Firms Looking to Invest $8bn in Vietnam, Official Says

The investments were contingent on Vietnam developing its regulatory regime for renewable energy, the State Department official said

3 months ago

Vietnam’s VinFast Signs $500 Million Deal to Make EVs in India

The move is part of VinFast’s increasing efforts to expand its overseas footprint, while for India its a boost for…

4 months ago

Vietnam Growth Slips on Exports Drop, Anti-Corruption Push

The Southeast Asian powerhouse’s 2023 GDP fell to 5.05% with sales of its biggest earner, smartphones, dropping 8.3%

4 months ago

Xi’s Vietnam Visit Set to See Rail, Tech Cooperation Deals

Improved rail links between the countries could open up the possibility of tie-ups on exploiting Vietnam’s vast rare earths deposits

4 months ago

Nvidia in Chip Design Tie-Up Talks With Vietnamese Tech, Hanoi

The Southeast Asian nation is looking to move beyond manufacturing and assembly amid trade tensions between the US and China

5 months ago

China President Xi to Visit Vietnam For Security, Tie-Ups Talks

China and the US have been competing for influence in Vietnam, which agreed a large-scale strategic partnership with Washington in…

5 months ago

Intel Cancels Vietnam Chip Operations Expansion Plan

The US tech giant didn’t reveal why it had shelved its plan but had previously raised concerns about stable power…

6 months ago

Dutch Eye Vietnam Chip ‘Ecosystem’ Amid China Tensions

Companies from the Netherlands have upped their interest in the Southeast Asian nation, as trade restrictions increase

6 months ago

Vietnam Sees Foreign Investment Double in Factory Build Boom

Three-quarters of the money went into manufacturing and processing with the cash coming from China, Singapore and South Korea

6 months ago

Vietnam Arrests Top Rare Earth Execs Amid Plans to Rival China

Police arrested the chairman of Vietnam Rare Earth JSC (VTRE) — a company at the forefront of the country’s drive…

6 months ago