Old USSR lives on through thriving Vietnamese conglomerates

Many company founders made connections abroad before starting out in real estate

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Conglomerates that grew from property businesses are likely to become a driving force in Vietnam's economy. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

ATSUSHI TOMIYAMA, Nikkei deputy editor

TOKYO -- Vietnam's stellar economic performance over the last few years has brought it to the attention of businesses worldwide and has also shone a light on its top performing companies that have become a force for foreign rivals to reckon with.

Among those rising stars is Vingroup, which began life as a property developer that has now grown into Vietnam's largest conglomerate focused on new technologies. It recently launched a smart TV called "Vsmart" that comes loaded with the Google platform, vying for local market share against established foreign players such as Japan's Sony Corp. and South Korea's Samsung Electronics.

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