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The billionaire behind six-month-old Vietnamese auto startup VinFast plans a feat even Toyota and Hyundai couldn't pull off during their early days: sell a car in the U.S. Pham Nhat Vuong, the Southeast Asian country's richest man and now in charge of the new automaker, is so intent on exporting electric vehicles to the lucrative American market in 2021 that he's plowing as much as $2 billion of his own fortune to reach that goal. His cash would account for half the capital investment of VinFast, which began delivering cars to Vietnamese consumers with BMW-licensed engines earlier this year and aims to expand into electric vehicles. "Our ultimate goal is to create an international brand," the 51-year-old tycoon said in an interview at the Hanoi headquarters of the car company's parent Vingroup, which Vuong founded and holds the title of chairman. "It will be a very difficult road and we will have to put in a lot of effort. But there's only one road ahead." The homegrown cars made under … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s richest man bets $2 billion to sell cars to Americans

The last major planned tower in San Francisco’s Transbay district is caught in a fight over shadows, threatening a major new Salesforce office and funding for affordable housing. The 806-foot proposed skyscraper at 546 Howard St. would be the city’s fourth tallest. Chinatown activists oppose the project, also known as Parcel F, because of shadows it would cast at Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground nearly a mile away — despite a city study that found the shadows fell within legal limits. The tower would cast a shadow from around 8 to 8:20 a.m. from November to late January, a study found. Phil Chin, chairman of Committee for Better Parks and Recreation in Chinatown, rejected the conclusion that the shadows are legal in an October letter to the city, and said no new shadows are permitted. He cited in part a 1989 city memo, but city officials said the tower falls within guidelines set in 2012 that allow taller buildings in the Transbay district. Willie … [Read more...] about Future SF tower leased by Salesforce spurs fight over shadows

COLLEGE STATION - A medical emergency is among the worst nightmares for any pet owner. Even minor injuries can be stressful, especially if they happen far from available medical care or during non-business hours. Though an owner can’t always prevent every ailment in their four legged friend, they can prepare to handle these situations. Dr. Igor Yankin, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, advises pet owners on what supplies and knowledge they should have to administer basic first aid to their pet in an emergency. Yankin first advises that pet owners take a basic first aid course geared toward their animal. These courses can be found online or can be taken in-person at certain locations. Your veterinarian may be able to help you find a class that is the best option for you and your animal. Financial preparation is also important in case of a pet emergency. In addition to an emergency examination fee, owners … [Read more...] about PET TALK: Emergency fur-st aid for pets

Less than three weeks after professional climber Emily Harrington’s brutal fall at El Capitan in Yosemite, she and her father, Tim Harrington, 64, supported each other last week to climb 18,996-foot Mount Cayambe in Ecuador. The trip was planned more than a year ago, and yet neither expected to complete the climb — Emily because of injuries from her nasty fall at El Capitan, Tim because of issues with high altitude. Once on the mountain, their climb became a symbol of father-daughter perseverance. “We had serious moments of self-doubt,” Emily said. “All I wanted to do was try really hard to do something together. I didn’t really think we would make it to the summit.” “I was super intimidated by the size of the mountain,” Tim said. “You can only climb a mountain one step at a time, so I concentrated on that next step, being in the moment. “We’d been climbing slowly for hours, and then she (Emily) looked over at me … [Read more...] about Injured Yosemite climber triumphs with father on Ecuador peak

There was plenty of news across Connecticut on Friday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories. Christmas Movie Filmed In CT Airs On TV This Weekend A Christmas movie that will air on Lifetime this week was shot in Connecticut.>>>Read More. Woman Files Suit Against Police Officer The woman was wounded during a confrontation with police that left her son dead.>>>Read More. Animal Rescue Group In Court Fight To Reclaim Connecticut Dog An animal rescue group is waging a three-state legal battle to reclaim a brown spaniel mix named Lambsy from a CT woman.>>>Read More. Dentist Must Pay $1.7M For Fraud Scheme, Court Orders The dentist knowingly presented claims for dental work that was never provided to state Medicaid patients, according to authorities.>>>Read More. New England Patriots Honor Connecticut Woman For Volunteer Work The New England Patriots are honoring Ciara Haines at Dec. 29 game for her … [Read more...] about Woman Sues Cop; Christmas Movie Filmed In CT Debuts Soon: CT News