Lawrence Ting

Lawrence S. Ting (丁善理) (1939–2004, Qingdao) was a decorated soldier and a pioneer businessman who became one of the largest foreign investors in Vietnam.

Lawrence Ting was a graduate of the Chinese Military Academy of Taiwan, Republic of China, in 1961. Lawrence Ting was the First Captain of the Cadet Corp. and the head of the Academy's Cadet Honor Committee. Lawrence Ting was sent to the US to receive further training at the US Army Infantry School and was one of few military officers from Taiwan who completed the US Army Ranger School in Fort Benning, Georgia. In 1964, he was awarded the National Defense Scholarship by the Ministry of Defense of Taiwan for further graduate level studies at Columbia University. From 1970 to 1972, Lawrence Ting served at Office of Military Strategy at the Office of the President. Lawrence Ting retired from the R.O.C. Army after 10 years of service as a Major in 1972.

Lawrence Ting was decorated with the Order of Chi-Hsueh and Order of Distinguished Service. Lawrence Ting received the United States Army Expert Marksmanship Badge in Rifle, Airborne Tab and Ranger Tab in 1962. Lawrence Ting received a Certificate of Merit from the Superintendent of Chinese Military Academy in 1958 and a Certificate of Merit from the Army Chief of Staff in 1968.

Lawrence Ting joined the China Gulf Plastics Group, a joint venture with Gulf Oil Corporation of the US. He rose through the ranks from Manager, Chief Plant Manager, to Executive Vice President of the 16th largest enterprise in Taiwan. He later became President and equity partner of a number of subsidiary companies. At the encouragement of Mr. Ting Tsung Chao, Lawrence Ting ran for and was elected Chairman of Taiwan Plastics Industry Association. He served two terms for a total of 6 years. At the request of the government, Lawrence also served as a Director of the China External Trade Development Council. Lawrence Ting was awarded a Ministry of Interior Citation by the Minister of Interior Wu Po-hsiung for services rendered.

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