John Boudreau
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Silicon Valley Talent Is Helping Grow Vietnam's Startup Hub
An abundance of inexpensive engineers coupled with a fast growing economy makes Vietnam an attractive spot for startups, founders say. There are challenges ahead. → Read More
U.S. Considers Whether to Take Step Toward Tariffs on Vietnam
The U.S. is discussing whether to move toward imposing tariffs on Vietnam over currency actions that during the Trump era were labeled as unreasonable and restrictive to American businesses. → Read More
U.S. Lawmakers Ask for Biden’s Aid on Vietnamese Pork Tariffs
A bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers is asking the Biden administration to seek the elimination of Vietnam’s tariffs on American pork and address other restrictions as it engages with the Southeast Asian country over currency and trade practices. → Read More
A Billionaire Is Bringing Electric Motorbikes to Vietnam
Pham Nhat Vuong’s VinFast is building e-scooters at a $3.5 billion factory in Haiphong. → Read More
Hanoi Shophouses Reveal City’s Communist and Capitalist History
Vietnam’s traditional “tube-houses” combine living and retail space, though new developments are replacing many. → Read More
$17,000 Hatchback From Vietnam Rolls Out to Take on Ford and Toyota
Real-estate conglomerate Vingroup JSC’s auto unit VinFast marked the rollout of its first vehicles from its assembly line on Friday, embodying the aspirations of the fast-developing country’s government to build a modern manufacturing sector. → Read More
Chinese Exporters Dodge Tariffs With Fake Made-in-Vietnam Labels
(Bloomberg) -- Vietnam said it will impose higher penalties on Chinese goods transferred to the country and illegally relabeled as made-in-Vietnam for export to the U.S. to dodge tariff hikes. → Read More
Vietnamese President Dies: Vietnamese President, Who Supported Closer U.S. Ties, Dies At 61
Vietnam’s President Tran Dai Quang died today from a serious illness at a Hanoi military hospital, according to a posting on the government website citing state-run Vietnam News Agency. “President Tran Dai Quang died today despite the utmost efforts from doctors,” the post said. → Read More
American Arrested in Vietnam Protests Faces Seven Years in Jail
U.S. citizen William Nguyen will today appear in a Vietnamese court charged with causing public disorder during protests in Ho Chi Minh City, after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asked the country’s leaders to quickly resolve his case. → Read More
U.S. Lawmakers Warn Google, Facebook About Vietnam Cyber Law
U.S. lawmakers urged Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Facebook Inc. not to comply with a Vietnam cybersecurity law that requires storing domestic users’ data in the country, if doing so allows the government to "improperly" seize the information. → Read More
Fate of Jailed American Hangs Over Pompeo's Visit to Vietnam
The fate of an American arrested almost a month ago during a rare protest in Vietnam is likely to be raised by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo after he touches down Sunday in Hanoi to meet leaders of the communist government. → Read More
Vietnam Forces Facebook and Google to Pick Privacy or Growth
Vietnam’s new cybersecurity law could force Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Facebook Inc. to choose between access to one of Asia’s fastest-growing digital economies and protecting their users’ privacy. → Read More
Vietnam Forces Facebook and Google to Pick Privacy or Growth
Vietnam’s new cybersecurity law could force Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Facebook Inc. to choose between access to one of Asia’s fastest-growing digital economies and protecting their users’ privacy. → Read More
In Vietnam, Discontent Lurks Under Surface of Economic Success
Vietnam boasts one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, optimistic citizens and a stable government. But below the surface of positive data points lies discontent that spilled over during recent protests across the country. → Read More
Vietnam Parliament Passes Cyber Law Denounced in Street Protests
Vietnam’s National Assembly has passed a cybersecurity law requiring companies such as Google and Facebook to store all data of Vietnam-based users in the country and open local offices. → Read More
Vietnam Says `Anti-State' Groups Incite Nationwide Protests
Vietnam said the groups behind Sunday’s protests against proposed laws demonstrators view as curbing Internet freedom and favoring Chinese investors were trying to damage the country’s image, after the rare display of public activism reportedly turned violent. → Read More
$658 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Allegation Spurs Vietnam Probe
Vietnam’s deputy prime minister ordered an investigation into allegations of a cryptocurrency scam involving $658 million, the latest report of fraud to hit the lightly regulated market for initial coin offerings. → Read More
Vietnam Wants Foreign Money to Overhaul Its Economy
Vietnam is dramatically accelerating sales of stakes in state-owned companies to boost revenue and ease a strained budget, while seeking to exceed its economic growth target this year. → Read More
Vietnam Mimics China With Sweeping Corruption Purge
It could have been a scene from a spy novel. → Read More
Xi’s Globalist Vision Encounters Suspicion in His Own Backyard
To understand the challenges Xi Jinping faces in assuming greater leadership in world affairs, look no further than the Chinese president’s travels through his own backyard this week. → Read More