Nguyen Thi Mai Thanh, the chair of REE Corp., is stepping down after a long career that mirrors Vietnam's economic evolution. Starting from a challenging childhood during the Vietnam War, she joined communist forces as a medic before pursuing refrigeration engineering in East Germany. Upon returning to Vietnam, she led the privatization and transformation of REE Corp., a state-owned enterprise, into a leading renewable energy developer. Thanh believes Vietnam's future growth, particularly in nascent industries like semiconductors and AI, is dependent on robust renewable energy infrastructure. AI
IMPACT Nascent industries like AI in Vietnam will require significant electricity, highlighting the importance of renewable energy infrastructure for future growth.
RANK_REASON This article is a profile of a business leader and her company, discussing her career and the economic trajectory of her country, rather than a direct announcement of a new product, research, or significant industry event.
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