This is an ad for Vinhomes Ocean Park, a new development on the outskirts of Hanoi. (0% interest until 30 March 2022; 35-year mortgage!) Note that VinUniversity is featured as the centerpiece of this new community, an example of doing well (profit) and doing good (community service). This has played out pretty much as I … Continue reading VinUniversity as the Crown Jewel of Vinhomes Ocean Park
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My First VinFast
The Powerful Spirit of Vietnam (slogan of the VinFast Lux SA20 Turbo, which will set you back about 1.5 billion VND ($64,602 USD) I saw my first VinFast car! Here's an excerpt from the "About Us" section of the VinFast website: VinFast is a private automotive startup backed by VinGroup - Vietnam’s largest conglomerate. This allows … Continue reading My First VinFast
“Now What?” TedX Hanoi May Provide a Few Answers
Here's some information about the latest TedX Hanoi event on 19 January 2019 that will attempt to provide some answers to this very timely question. The signs of Vietnam’s amazing progress are all around us. Increased growth from Vietnamese companies, and increased investment from international firms, lead to better jobs and rising incomes. With a … Continue reading “Now What?” TedX Hanoi May Provide a Few Answers
The Long Arm of Vingroup, Including Education
Vingroup is a $13.87 billion Vietnamese conglomerate whose businesses cover some of the most important aspects of human existence, including healthcare (Vinmec International Hospital), housing (Vinhomes houses, condos, and serviced apartments), education (Vinschool, VinUniversity), food (VinMart convenience stores, supermarkets), animal feed (related to food), pharmaceuticals and health food/supplements, recreation (Vinpearl, Vinpearl Land), shopping (Vincom Retail) … Continue reading The Long Arm of Vingroup, Including Education