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Vietnam jails 30 people for graft worth US$45 million
Channel News Asia
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July 11, 2025
HANOI: A court in Vietnam on Friday (Jul 11) jailed 30 people including several former senior officials over graft that cost the state US$45 million, with one ex-official convicted of taking suitcases stuffed with cash bribes. The communist...
Vietnamese woman jailed for prostitution
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 11, 2025
Vietnamese woman jailed for prostitution Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 By: Jo Ann Mool Text Size: Dark Mode: Off This was charged under Section 372B of the Penal Code, which carries a punishment of up to one...
Vietnamese man gets 4-year jail term reinstated for leopard parts in Malaysia
The Sun Daily
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July 11, 2025
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal today reinstated the four-year imprisonment sentence originally imposed by the Sessions Court on a Vietnamese man for keeping 54 parts of a protected leopard species without a special permit. A three-member bench...
More than 1,000 arrested in Cambodian cyber-scam raids
Al Jazeera
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July 16, 2025
Cambodian authorities have arrested more than 1,000 people in raids on cyber-scam compounds. The suspects were arrested in raids in at least five provinces between Monday and Wednesday, according to statements from Information Minister Neth...
Vietnamese man’s 4-year jail term for keeping leopard parts reinstated
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 11, 2025
Vietnamese man’s 4-year jail term for keeping leopard parts reinstated Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 By: V Anbalagan, FMT Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Nguyen Van Tien claimed he was given 54 portions of leopard...
Vietnam convicts 30 people for graft worth $45 million
Cebu Daily News
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July 11, 2025
A court in Vietnam on Friday jailed 30 people including several former senior officials over graft that cost the state $45 million, with one ex-official convicted of taking suitcases stuffed with cash bribes. The communist nation’s crackdown on...
Vietnam embraces cultural tourism revival
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 10, 2025
Vietnam’s tourism industry is undergoing a dynamic resurgence, marked by record-breaking visitor numbers, renewed cultural emphasis, and a clear call for innovation from national leadership. On the 60th anniversary of Vietnam Tourism Day (July 9),...
Vietnam makes meaningful contributions to global human rights progress
Vietnam Pictorial
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July 11, 2025
Throughout the 59th session of the UNHRC, Vietnam’s delegation demonstrated a proactive, constructive, and responsible approach—engaging in dialogue, contributing to resolutions, and co-sponsoring major initiatives. Ambassador Mai Phan Dung...
Vietnam, Laos pleased at defence cooperation outcomes
Lao News Agency
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KPL (KPL/VNA) Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Hien, Deputy Minister of National Defence, paid a courtesy call on Lao Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Khamlieng Outhakaysone in Vientiane on July 10. (KPL/VNA) Lieutenant General...
Hanoi launches new tourism products ahead of National Day holiday
Vietnam Pictorial
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July 11, 2025
Hanoi launches new tourism products ahead of National Day holiday The Huc Bridge spanning Hoan Kiem Lake, an icon of Hanoi (Photo: VNA) Hanoi’s tourism sector has introduced a range of new tourism products and programmes to boost demand and...
Vietnamese products seize retail opportunities through Korean trade fair
Vietnam News
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July 10, 2025
HÀ NỘI — Major trade fairs such as the Korea Import Fair (KIF) in South Korea are no longer the exclusive domain of international brands but are increasingly becoming a springboard for Vietnamese goods to make their mark. At this year’s event in...
Vietnam and Denmark held political consultations in Copenhagen
ScandAsia
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July 10, 2025
Denmark hosted the yearly Political Consultations with Vietnam in Copenhagen this week, marking a new chapter in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. The consultations were led by Danish State Secretary for Trade and Investment...
Chance to admire 17 national treasures in Ho Chi Minh City
People's Army Newspaper
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At the event, Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Culture and Sports Nguyen Minh Nhut declared the Prime Minister’s decision signed on December 31, 2024, officially recognizing the Dong Tien Ceramic Steamer, a piece from the...
Vietnam and Cambodia revamp economic partnership
Bangladesh Post
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Khac Giang Nguyen As US tariffs bite and Chinese capital beckons, Vietnam and Cambodia discover renewed potential in their economic relationship. Neither can afford to alienate powerful partners, yet the risk of becoming pawns in a geopolitical...
Vietnam’s AI Journey: Balancing Innovation with Cybersecurity
OpenGov Asia
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July 10, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping Vietnam’s digital and economic landscape, offering transformative opportunities across sectors. From enhancing business efficiency and cutting operational costs to enabling more responsive public...
Trump Administration Deports Five Men to Eswatini, Expanding Global Gulag in Africa
The Intercept
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July 16, 2025
The United States expelled five men to the Southern African country of Eswatini on Tuesday as part of its ongoing efforts to exile immigrants to so-called “third countries.” The move closely followed the United States’ deportation of eight men —...
Vietnam and China’s fireworks performances for DIFF 2025 Grand Finale revealed
People's Army Newspaper
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Representing Vietnam in the DIFF 2025 grand final, Z21Vina Pyrotech will present a meticulously crafted performance titled “Message of peace.” Featuring around 7,000 fireworks shells and a carefully curated music selection, the team promises a...
US deports migrants from Jamaica, Cuba, and other countries to Africa's Eswatini
Naharnet
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The United States sent five migrants it describes as "barbaric" criminals to the African nation of Eswatini in an expansion of the Trump administration's largely secretive third-country deportation program, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security...
Oakland Mayor Indicted—But DOJ’s Star Witness Bounced the Bribe Check
Artvoice
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July 12, 2025
By Frank Parlato OAKLAND, Calif. — Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao was charged January 17 with bribery, conspiracy, wire fraud, and aiding and abetting in a sweeping federal indictment. The date coincided with the last day of the Biden...
Vietnamese products make mark at Europe’s largest fashion, textile fair
People's Army Newspaper
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Supported by the Vietnam Trade Office in the U.K. and the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association, 10 Vietnamese firms showcased a variety of garments and accessories, drawing attention from both British and international retailers. Highlights...