Vietnamese Tycoon Faces Death Sentence Over Fraud case
HANOI– Truong My Lan, a 68-year-old Vietnamese property mogul, lost her appeal against a death sentence for orchestrating the world’s largest banking fraud. Found guilty of misappropriating $27 billion and embezzling $12 billion via Saigon Commercial Bank, her punishment is … Continue reading Vietnamese Tycoon Faces Death Sentence Over Fraud case
Indonesia Rejects Apple’s $100 Million Investment
JAKARTA – Indonesia has declined a US$100 million investment proposal from Apple, which aimed to resolve the ongoing sales ban on the iPhone 16 in the country. The Indonesian government insists that the offer does not meet its “fairness principles”, … Continue reading Indonesia Rejects Apple’s $100 Million Investment
Aeon Expands Vietnam Footprint with New Mall
HANOI – Japanese retail giant Aeon Mall Vietnam is set to further solidify its presence in Vietnam with the commencement of construction for a new $202 million mall in the picturesque coastal city of Ha Long. Scheduled to begin in … Continue reading Aeon Expands Vietnam Footprint with New Mall
Vietnam’s Cybersecurity Challenges and Milestones
HANOI – Cybersecurity in Vietnam is facing both significant progress and growing challenges, according to Bùi Hoàng Phương, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications, speaking at today’s *Vietnam Cyber Security Day 2024* conference and exhibition held in Hà Nội. As … Continue reading Vietnam’s Cybersecurity Challenges and Milestones
Vietnam Sees Record Tourist Arrivals in 2024
HANOI – Vietnam has set a new benchmark in its tourism industry, reporting record tourist arrivals in 2024. Southeast Asian countries have welcomed millions of visitors from around the globe, making tourism one of the key drivers of economic growth. … Continue reading Vietnam Sees Record Tourist Arrivals in 2024