Indonesian President Discusses Maritime Tensions, Economy on Vietnam Trip

Indonesian President Discusses Maritime Tensions, Economy on Vietnam Trip

South China Sea tensions and economic cooperation topped the agenda during Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s state visit to Vietnam over the weekend. On Friday, Jokowi met his Vietnamese counterpart Vo Van Thuong in Hanoi, with subsequent state media reports claiming that the two leaders discussed closer cooperation on trade and investment and the importance … Read more

Is VinFast Destined To Be the Next Proton?

Is VinFast Destined To Be the Next Proton?

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast has been making waves with its aggressive plan to enter the highly competitive global EV market. Its listing on the Nasdaq earlier this year took the stock on a wild ride, and VinFast is currently building a $4 billion factory in North Carolina which will give it a production base … Read more

Why VinFast is Struggling In the US Electric Vehicle Market

Why VinFast is Struggling In the US Electric Vehicle Market

Advertisement Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast made waves when it announced it would be jumping directly into the U.S. auto market and constructing a $4 billion manufacturing facility in North Carolina. The company, which is majority owned by the Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, began preparing for an initial public offering in the United States back in … Read more