No, 2024 isn’t 1968. The comparisons are coming in hot and heavy, partly because there’s again an occupation on the Columbia campus but mostly because the internet has scrambled the relationship between past and present as anyone can cull enough facts …
Vietnam’s top ousters leave Hanoi rudderless on economy
The resignations are thinning the ranks of Vietnam’s leadership caste. With Hue’s ouster, the number of Politburo members will be reduced to 13. Starting with Deputy Prime Minister and Politburo member Pham Binh Minh, who was dismissed in late 2022, five members have left in a little over a year and a half with no replacements as of yet.
Vietnam becomes Singapore’s 5th largest aquatic product supplier
Vietnam rose one rank to become Singapore’s 5th largest aquatic product exporter for the first time last quarter, the Vietnam Trade Office in that country said.
Vietnam Business News April 27/2024
QR code payments continued their dominance, with a phenomenal 846.41% increase in volume and a staggering 1,146.14% increase in value./. Vietnam Online Business Forum tackles sustainability in …
Scorching heat keeps baking central Vietnam with temps of over 42 degrees Celsius
In other parts of the country, the most heats on Saturday may reach over 41 degrees Celsius in the northwestern region, 39 degrees in northeastern localities, 37 degrees in Central Highlands provinces, the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting forecast.
Vietnam tycoon appeals against US$27bil fraud death sentence
A top Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death in a US$27 billion (RM128 billion) fraud case has launched an appeal against her conviction, state media said Friday.
Vietnam National Assembly head resigns amid graft purge and rising political issues in country
The head of Vietnam’s National Assembly has resigned, the ruling Communist Party said Friday night, one of the most senior leaders to fall in a sweeping anti-corruption purge.
Rain brings delight to Vietnam’s Da Nang amid heatwave
Da Nang City in central Vietnam was suddenly greeted by rain on Friday evening, much to the delight of its residents amid a prolonged spell of scorching weather. The first rain appeared in the Nam O area near Hai Van Pass at around 3:30 pm, as reported by …
Vietnam property tycoon appeals against $27bn fraud death sentence
A top Vietnamese property mogul who was condemned to death in a $27 billion fraud case has filed an appeal, state media said Friday. Truong My Lan, the chairman of big developer Van Thinh Phat, was …
Vietnam parliament chief quits amid deepening political turbulence
The chairman of Vietnam’s parliament Vuong Dinh Hue resigned over unspecified “violations and shortcomings”, the ruling Communist Party said on Friday, a new sign of political turbulence weeks after …