A VIETNAM court began deliberations on property tycoon Truong My Lan’s appeal against the death penalty verdict she received in April for massive fraud. The review by the High People’s Court in Ho Chi …
Appeal begins for Vietnam death row tycoon
The appeal of a Vietnamese property tycoon given the death penalty for fraud totalling $27 billion will begin on Monday after she pleaded for a more “lenient and humane” sentence.
NCCN visits Vietnam in continued cancer care collaboration
Through a partnership, the NCCN is adapting its Harmonized Guidelines for cancer treatment for use in Vietnam.
Volunteers wash Vietnam Veterans Memorial ahead of Veterans Day
Volunteers wash the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The wall, which is about 492 feet long, took about 45 minutes to clean by the 24 volunteers. (Eric Kayne/Stars …
How UOB Vietnam navigates growth and opportunities within the region
UOB Vietnam CEO Victor Ngo talks about the country’s robust pipeline of FDIs, the bank’s digitalisation plans and more.
Accor signs new Sofitel property in Vietnam
Accor has signed the new project, Sofitel Sapa Hotel & Residences, which is set to open in 2030 and bring Sofitel’s luxury brand to northern Vietnam. This addition expands Sofitel’s presence in …
Investors upbeat about Vietnam’s industrial property market
Investors are bullish on Vietnam’s industrial property market growth on the back of the nation’s strategic location, sound infrastructure, and increasing demand for industrial space.
India’s RMG takes off. Should Bangladesh be worried?
During the July-September period this year, Bangladesh’s garment exports grew by only 5.34% while Vietnam and India recorded a growth of 15.57% and 13.45% increase, respectively. Industry insiders say …
Vietnamese real estate tycoon sentenced to life for billions in fraud in government graft crackdown
A Vietnamese real estate tycoon was convicted Thursday of fraudulently obtaining property worth billions of dollars and sentenced to life in prison, in a case that has been a centerpiece of the …
Vietnam central bank says Vietcombank, MBBank to take over smaller lenders
Vietcombank and Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MBBank) will take over smaller lenders Construction Bank and Ocean Bank, respectively, Vietnam’s central bank said on Thursday.