Lien Hoang
Stories by Lien Hoang
Harvard, Oxford graduates power Vietnam’s tech startup scene
A lot of tech talent is returning to Vietnam now, fueling a fast-growing digital economy.
How Vietnam’s Sky Mavis changed the rules of the game after Ronin attack
After FBI probe of biggest coin heist ever, can the Andreessen Horowitz-backed unicorn reinvent gaming?
Language app Duolingo taps Blackpink, GPT in Southeast Asian edtech test
The world's most-used language app enjoys record growth in Vietnam and Indonesia.
VinFast to invest $400m in India, Indonesia EV factories; expects $1.2b cash infusion
Founder Pham Nhat Vuong plans to sell 46m shares to raise cash.
Vietnam EV maker VinFast’s Nasdaq show baffles sceptics
Auto producer that joined Nasdaq via SPAC not yet tested by institutional investors.
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast faces pressure to perform after strong Nasdaq debut
It has a market capitalisation higher than that of either Ford or GM for the moment.
Vietnamese EV startup Selex powers Grab, Lazada delivery via battery ‘ATMs’
Selex bikes cost less than $1,000 because buyers do not pay for the batteries up front.
Vietnam pledges to cut red tape for tech startups and VCs
Proposals include raising the cap on investors in a VC fund and letting them invest in more industries.
Vietnam’s Vingroup awaits clarity on its client Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse is an adviser on the planned US listing of VinFast.
Vietnam’s local brews hold their ground despite 10 years of Starbucks
Deep history and popularity of local brews make the country hard for global brands to crack
