Petrovietnam has signed major energy agreements with American firms during General Secretary and President To Lam's working visit to the United States. Deals inked with Chevron, ExxonMobil Asia Pacific and Murphy Oil aim to secure crude supplies, advance offshore developments and attract funding. The state-owned energy group outlined a US$29.2 billion investment plan for 2026 to 2030 to join the Fortune Global 500 list.
The Dot Group has promoted Jim Sholders to Chief Executive Officer of Yugo USA, completing the integration of Campus Advantage 12 months after its acquisition. Sholders previously served as President from 2025 and brings over 30 years of student housing experience. In his new role, he will drive North American expansion as Yugo targets tripling its US holdings and joins The Dot Group’s global Executive Leadership Team.
Vietnamese conglomerate Sun Group has secured strategic agreements with US firms Visa, Marriott International and Boeing during an official state visit to New York. The partnerships span digital payment integration, hotel expansion and aerospace development. The moves follow Vietnam’s Politburo Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW, which aims to position tourism as a primary economic driver and grow the sector to contribute 12 to 14 per cent of national GDP.
French luxury brand Bugatti has announced its first branded residential development in the United States, launching Bugatti Residences Miami. Situated along the Miami River in Brickell, the project is being developed alongside Prosper Group and Versluys Group. With architectural design by Brandon Haw Architecture and interiors by Yabu Pushelberg, the waterfront scheme is scheduled to go to market in 2027.
Design and consulting firm WSB has acquired Poly, Inc., an established architecture and engineering outfit headquartered in Dothan, Alabama. The deal expands WSB’s presence in the Southeast and along the Gulf Coast while enhancing its municipal, environmental and federal design capabilities. Poly brings extensive technical expertise, including a background of designing more than 130 military training ranges across the US and overseas.
Hilton has introduced its optional Home2 Suites Clean Energy Prototype, aiming to help US hotel developers lower utility expenses and cut carbon footprints. The all-electric design concept applies renewable energy technologies to cut annual energy costs by 18% to 40% and improve energy efficiency by roughly 30%. It marks Hilton's first prototype designed with zero operational emissions intended for widespread deployment.
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