Fred Smith died Saturday at age 80. Read Forbes’ 1977 profile of Smith, from bone cancer, to war, to the billionaires list.
The confidence to build Vietnam’s financial sector
Vietnam’s financial system stands at a defining moment. Legal reform has laid a foundation, but lasting change hinges on execution.
The confidence to build Vietnam’s financial sector
Vietnam’s financial system stands at a defining moment. Legal reform has laid a foundation, but lasting change hinges on execution.
EnQuest nears completion of Vietnam oilfield acquisition
UK-based oil explorer EnQuest is nearing the completion of its $84m (£62.51m) acquisition of Harbour Energy’s assets in Vietnam, with the transaction expected to be finalised within the next one to …
Downpour claims two lives in northern Vietnam
HANOI: Torrential rains over the weekend in northern Vietnam have left two people dead and caused extensive property damage, Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority reported on Monday (June 23) …
Colorado congressman pushing to continue program to honor Vietnam veterans
A Colorado congressman is pushing to make a program that honors the service and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans permanent.
Vietnam’s legalisation of crypto assets sparks hopes but tough draft rules trigger industry backlash
HO CHI MINH CITY] When Vietnam took the historic step earlier this month to legally recognise digital assets, crypto entrepreneur Tran Huy Vu saw it as a long-overdue breakthrough and a promising …
Trade war leverage? Trump’s property empire eyes Vietnam for mega-projects
Critics question the long-term economic benefit of luxury towers and golf courses for Vietnam, fuelling speculation about a quid pro quo.
Eyes on Vietnam: The quiet giant of Asian real estate is waking up
Vietnam is emerging as one of Asia’s most compelling property investment stories, write Knight Frank analysts.
Fred Smith, founder of logistics company FedEx dead at 80 years — all about the Vietnam war vet turned billionaire
Fred Smith (80), founder of FedEx, who transformed the global logistics giant into a billion-dollar enterprise, passed on June 21.