Vietnam’s big golf bet on Trump: Three swings, one strategy
The US president’s golf ventures align with Vietnam’s push to lure high-end property investors, court global golfers, and smooth over trade tensions with Washington
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[HO CHI MINH CITY] Once considered a niche sport in Vietnam, golf is now capturing wider attention as world-class players, top course designers and deep-pocketed investors – including US President Donald Trump – are drawn to the country’s postcard-perfect landscapes.
From the sweeping coastlines of Da Nang and Vung Tau to the mountains and lakes near the capital Hanoi, Vietnam is fast becoming Asia’s next golf playground – drawing in luxury resorts, tee-time diplomacy, and a surge in championship courses and upscale developments.
Among those eyeing the fairways is Trump, known for his tariff tantrum against large trading partners, and also for bringing big-ticket investments to countries such as Vietnam.
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