Vietnam

After more than a century of confusion, scientists have identified a new species of grouper fish, the mud grouper (E. randalli), following a detailed investigation that included a trip to a bustling fish market in Vietnam. Their findings, published on November 25 in the journal Species Diversity, settle a debate…

HANOI, Vietnam — A court in Vietnam on Tuesday upheld a death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan after rejecting her appeal against a conviction for embezzlement and bribery in a high-profile $12 billion fraud case, state media reported. Lan, the chairwoman of real estate developer Van Thinh Phat…

Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan attends her trial at the People's High Court of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on Tuesday. The Vietnamese court upheld a death sentence for Lan after rejecting her appeal against a conviction for embezzlement and bribery, according to state media. Photo by EPA-EFE…

Rather than dashing to department stores for doorbuster deals, the U.S. Department of Commerce spent Black Friday levying tariffs on solar cells imported from several Southeast Asian countries, announcing preliminary affirmative determinations in its antidumping duty (AD) investigations into PV products from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam...Read More

In Vietnam, a growing trend of renting boyfriends is providing a temporary solution for young women facing pressure from family members to marry. With societal expectations and career aspirations delaying marriage, many women are hiring temporary partners to avoid the stigma of being single, especially during cultural events like the…

1 of 2 | Vietnam is going ahead with a multi-billion-dollar high-speed rail line that will link around 20 destinations and span over 957 miles, the country’s federal parliament confirmed on Saturday. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo Nov. 30 (UPI) -- Vietnam is going ahead with a…

HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam's parliament approved laws on data protection and electricity, as well as a resolution supporting a $67 billion...Read More

A court in Vietnam sentenced the former director and chairwoman of Xuyen Viet Oil, Mai Thi Hong Hanh, to 30 years in jail for masterminding a scheme that caused state asset losses of at least 1.46 trillion dong ($57.6 million), and then bribing officials to cover it up. Author of…

Vinhomes Ocean City is a visionary urban ecosystem that redefines modern living. This sprawling Vietnamese development seamlessly blends wellness, community, and world-class amenities, offering a glimpse into the future of urban life. HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 November 2024 – Vietnam, a rising star on the global…

Democrat Derek Tran ousted Republican Michelle Steel in a southern California House district Wednesday that was specifically drawn to give Asian Americans a stronger voice on Capitol Hill. Steel said in a statement: “Like all journeys, this one is ending for a new one to begin.” When she captured the…