Foreigners Arrested in Thai Luxury Home Crackdown; Vietnam Implications?
A crackdown on foreign-owned luxury homes in Thailand, held under Thai names, highlights potential similar activities and risks of asset concealment and money laundering in Vietnam. This raises questions about capital outflow controls under Vietnam's one-party system and potential concerns in its relations with China.
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