Vietnamese tycoon’s jail term reduced in $186.2 million stock fraud case

Defendants standing during their corruption trial at the High People's Court in Hanoi, on June 26.PHOTO: AFP HANOI – A Vietnamese appeal court on June 26 slashed a former property and aviation tycoon’s jail sentence in a US$146 million (S$186.2...

How protected are Minnesota’s refugees from deportation?

The arrests took the Twin Cities refugee community by surprise. Many of the men had come to America after wars in Southeast Asia and lived in the Midwest for decades. They had families, including children born in America. In some cases they had...

38 Vietnamese repatriated from Cambodia, some linked to scams

TÂY NINH — A total of 38 Vietnamese nationals were handed over to the Mộc Bài International Border Guard Station (Tây Ninh Province) by Cambodian police and the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia between July 3 and 4. Initial reports indicate that the...

Vietnamese PM’s presence in WEF event forms foundation to expand ties with major economies

Vietnamese peacekeeping force discusses sexual violence prevention

During the exchange, experts from the U.K. share knowledge and practical experience on CRSV with the Level-2 Field Hospital (L2FH) Rotation 7 and Engineer Company Rotation 4 before their deployment to participate in U.N. peacekeeping operations....

Dollar Soars to New Heights Against Vietnamese Dong, Impacting Retail Landscape

The U.S. dollar has reached a striking new high against the Vietnamese dong, even as it maintains a steady presence in global markets this Friday morning. At Vietcombank, the dollar is selling at VND26,370, reflecting a modest increase of 0.09%....

Japan urges Vietnamese travelers to visit lesser-known tourism sites

The event drew around 50 travel agents and partners from both Vietnam and Japan, representatives from the Consulate General of Japan in Da Nang, the Da Nang Tourism Association, and the Central region branch of the national flag carrier Vietnam...

HCM City’s sourcing fair connects Vietnamese suppliers to global supply chains

HCM CITY — The 2025 Sourcing Fair of Supporting Industry with Buyers (SFS 2025) opened in HCM City on July 4, aiming to create opportunities for Vietnamese parts suppliers to expand their participation in global supply chains. The eighth edition...

‘It took only a few seconds’: Survivors recount how sudden storm drowned dozens in Vietnam

HALONG, Vietnam – The thunderstorm came so suddenly that it overturned the boat within seconds, said two survivors of a shipwreck that killed at least 35 people in Vietnam’s top tourist spot of Halong Bay and left four missing. “It had been...

Bracey shines as Hanoi Buffaloes extend unbeaten streak

AI technology is expected to lift Vietnamese sport results

Cambodian authorities expel 38 Vietnamese nationals from the country

Vietnamese junior swimmers win and set regional records

Young intellectuals called on to further contribute to the nation’s development

HÀ NỘI – Young intellectuals, considered the nation’s elite human resources, should continue promoting patriotism and national pride, and embrace their mission, responsibility and honour in building the country in the new era. That was the message...

Vietnamese and Lao young officers hold talks

Themed “Strengthening connections, sharing information, fostering friendship and solidarity toward the future,” the event was part of the official visit and exchange program of Lao young officers in Vietnam in 2025. During the event, young...

Vietnamese tycoon won’t face death over US$27 billion fraud

Vietnamese tycoon won’t face death over US$27 billion fraud Published on: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 25, 2025 By: AFP Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Truong My Lan was sentenced to death last year for fraud with damages totalling...

Share auctions in Vietnamese stock market hit record low

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s equity market has entered unfamiliar territory, with share auctions virtually frozen and major share sales fizzling out despite high expectations. According to official data from the Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi Stock Exchanges (HoSE...

the grid by ad hoc practice repurposes former train factory in hanoi as exhibition space

The Grid sees the Adaptive Reuse of an Industrial site in Hanoi The Grid, designed by Trung Mai / Ad hoc Practice, is an adaptive reuse project situated within the former Gia Lam Train Factory in Hanoi. The intervention reinterprets the site’s...

Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan escapes death penalty

Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, who masterminded a US$12.5 billion banking fraud, has avoided the gallows after the government on Wednesday scrapped the death penalty for eight crimes, including embezzlement. Lan, the chairwoman of...

Hanoi eyes 46 million visitors by 2030

Hanoi (VNA) - Hanoi aims to welcome 46 million visitors by 2030, including 12 million international arrivals, heard at the 2nd Congress of the Hanoi Department of Tourism’s Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term on June 24. Total tourism revenue...