Vietnam's Richest Person Invests $2.5 Billion in Electric Vehicle Maker VinFast
Pham Nhat Vuong, Vietnam's richest person and founder of Vingroup JSC (VNM:VN), invested a total of $2.5 billion into his electric vehicle company VinFast last year through direct contributions and asset acquisitions. Despite significant losses from the automaker in 2024 due to expansion efforts in Asia, Vuong’s conglomerate's stock has surged over tenfold since 2023, making him worth approximately $30 billion.
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