A former Vietnamese property and aviation tycoon charged with $146 million in fraud and stock market manipulation went on trial in Hanoi Monday, the latest corruption case targeting the country's business elite. Tycoon Quyet is accused of illegally pocketing more than $146 million between 2017 and 2022. According to the prosecution indictment, Quyet set up several stock market brokerages and registered dozens of family members to, ostensibly, trade shares. In April, a top Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death in a $27 billion fraud case, launched an appeal against her conviction. The head of one of Vietnam's top soft drinks companies, meanwhile, was jailed for eight years in April in a $40 million fraud case.

HÀ NỘI — Torrential rains, with rainfall of up to 300mm and thunderstorms are forecast to batter the northern region from Monday through to Wednesday due to the impacts of the typhoon Prapiroon. In other areas of the north-western region and Thanh Hóa Province, the rainfall was expected to range from 50-100 mm, with isolated areas receiving over 200 mm. The heavy rains in the northern region and Thanh Hóa Province were expected to gradually decrease since Thursday. On Sunday morning, the tropical low-pressure system over the Hoàng Sa (Paracel) Archipelago waters strengthened into a typhoon, becoming the second typhoon to hit the East Sea this year. The suspension will remain in effect until the final update on the typhoon is issued.

A Vietnam Airlines flight was delayed at Da Nang International Airport in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Sunday afternoon after a passenger claimed that a grenade was in their baggage. The incident took place on the Ho Chi Minh City-bound flight VN 131, initially scheduled to take off at 3:25 pm. At around 4:45 pm, the Middle Airports Authority agreed with a representative of Vietnam Airlines on allowing the passengers to return to the plane. Fines ranging between VND15 million ($589) and VND20 million ($785) will be imposed on those who make similar claims that affect normal operations of the sector. If their claims threaten the safety of a flying aircraft and passengers on board, they will face fines of between VND20 million and VND30 million ($1,177).

During this time, my wife stayed in the hospital with me during the day, taking me to various functional examination rooms and managing my meals and medications. Perhaps the most striking moment during this treatment was one evening when my blood pressure rose, and I developed a severe headache. A headache from high blood pressure is incredibly uncomfortable and distressing; only those who have experienced this illness can fully understand the agony of such pain. Besides taking medication regularly at scheduled times, whenever my blood pressure stayed high for an extended period and caused headaches, I would typically take additional medication to lower it. My liver was functioning normally, and my stomach was not in an acute inflammatory state; I had been taking blood pressure medication and Paracetamol for a long time.

Vu Viet Trang (first, right), Secretary of the Party Committee and General Director of the VNA, and other officials and staff members commemorate Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on July 22. (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Leaders and staff members of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) expressed their respect for and great grief over the passing of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at a commemoration held on July 22. The event at the VNA headquarters in Hanoi was connected with the agency’s representative offices in the central - Central Highlands and southern regions and the ITAXA One Member Co. Ltd based in Ho Chi Minh City via videoconference. The Party leader passed away on July 19 at the age of 80. During nearly 60 years of working, he made outstanding contributions to the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation.

HÀ NỘI - A motion picture Mưa Đỏ (Red Rain) is the largest project by Việt Nam People's Army Cinema within the last ten years. He also spent ten years as a member of a special task force with the Việt Nam People's Army. On July 20, 1954, the Geneva Accords, which brought peace to Indochina, were signed, temporarily dividing Việt Nam into two parts, pending general elections. Quảng Trị Town, including Quảng Trị Ancient Citadel, became an important military, political and socio-political centre for the Sài Gòn administration. "Many young actors were cast showing that the movie project has gained attention from young actors."

Greening firms is a global trend, but Vietnamese companies have struggled to mobilize green capital locally. As a result, they are looking to foreign markets for green capital mobilization. Meanwhile, commercial banks are ramping up their green credit to green projects in the energy and agriculture fields, as well as other activities producing green products. “The banking industry has recently seen a positive growth pace of green credit due to big pressure for green credit development," Lenh said. "Specially, firms exporting goods to Europe and the United States are paying more attention to green origins, contributing to driving up green credit expansion."

SEOUL - Cho Chul-hyeon, who penned a book on Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng published in the Republic of Korea (RoK) in May, said he was deeply saddened by the passing of the Vietnamese Party chief. Its Vietnamese version is being compiled by the Việt Nam News Agency (VNA)’s Publishing House and expected to be made public soon. As the top leader, General Secretary Trong worked hard to attract foreign investors and promote Việt Nam as a country of democracy and high economic growth for years. Cho said that the General Secretary remained steadfast in his policy of expanding international cooperation and strengthening integration. Regarding his book on the Party leader, Cho said it highlights the legacy of the General Secretary, stressing not only young Vietnamese but also people worldwide should follow his example.

HÀ NỘI – Many overseas Vietnamese (OVs) have grieved for the passing of Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, who was an excellent leader of the Party, State, and people of Việt Nam and devoted himself to working for the people’s sake. Meanwhile, as Party General Secretary, he continued showing his leadership talent and devotion to the country, Sơn added. Sơn voiced his belief that OVs will further trust and support the homeland thanks to the leaders working for the people’s sake like the General Secretary. In particular, the anti-corruption campaign, launched by the Party leader, has reinforced trust among the Vietnamese community in Japan. This was a vivid demonstration of a leader always open to people’s feelings and working for the people’s sake.

This was also the last time he had met General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, whom he greatly admired. General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong highly promoted the combination of Marxism-Leninism and the revolutionary cause. This is also part of the legacy that General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong left. General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong: A man of great personalityGeneral Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong passed away on July 19. As the top leader, General Secretary Trong worked hard to attract foreign investors and promote Vietnam as a country of democracy and high economic growth for years.

HAVANA — The death of Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng has evoked a profound sense of loss and regret from experts across Latin America. He said General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng was a leader who not only brought unity, progress, and motivation to his nation but also earned respect and admiration of people worldwide. He affirmed that General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng's death represents a significant loss to global socialism and highlighted the General Secretary’s substantial contributions to Việt Nam's socialist transition, strengthening the Party's foundations and its bond with the people. Under his leadership, the Communist Party of Việt Nam continued to pioneer and effectively address the nation's needs and transformations. Regarding corruption, Aznánez described General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng as one of the strictest "judges" in uncovering the roots of corruption.

HÀ NỘI - Việt Nam's national team has secured impressive results at the 2024 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) in the UK, the Ministry of Education and Training has announced. Accordingly, the team brought home five medals - two silver, three bronze medals, and one commendation. Trần Duy from Hà Nội and Trần Minh Hoàng from Hà Tĩnh Province clinched the silver medals. Meanwhile, the bronze medals went to Phạm Trần Minh Đức from Hải Phòng City, Nguyễn Đăng Dũng from Hà Nội and Nguyễn Văn Hoàng from Bắc Ninh Province. Tạ Đức Anh from Hà Nội earned a commendation.

HÀ NỘI — Officials, Party members, and people across the country have shown their boundless grief at the passing away of Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng and their warm sentiments towards him. At the first meeting of the Government in the 2021-2026 tenure, the Party leader underlined that honour, not money, is the most sacred and noblest thing, Thịnh noted. “The Party General Secretary's passing away is a huge loss for the Party and the country, leaving endless grief among people of all walks of life. According to Bé, over the nearly three terms as the head of the Party, General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng made significant contributions to the Party building and national development cause. I have felt the closeness and empathy of the Party leader towards officials and people from all walks of life."

VIENTIANE — Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng’s devotions and contributions to Việt Nam have engineered the nation’s development, making the overseas Vietnamese (OVs), including those in Laos, glow with immense pride in the respected leader. Party General Secretary Trọng had been a towering figure in the community, he said, adding many OVs in Vientiane went to the pagodas to pray for the leader. Another OV in Laos, Nguyễn Thị Thu Huyền, affirmed that Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng left a special imprint in the nation’s fortune, adding he is a great father that the OVs always trust in and feel proud of. As the head of the Central Steering Committee on Prevention and Control of Corruption and Negative Phenomena, the Party leader, with his political resolve, drastically, harmoniously and comprehensively drove the anti-graft campaign. Many ideas, viewpoints, guiding principles, and action principles in fighting corruption and negative phenomena initiated and directed by the General Secretary have proven effective, affirmed in reality, and brought about valuable lessons in both theory and practice, she observed.

A vehicle is inspected at a vehicle inspection centre in Hà Nội. At the meeting, Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyễn Danh Huy reported that Hà Nội has made significant progress on the Nhổn-Hà Nội Station metro line. The Việt Nam Air Traffic Management Corporation will collaborate with the airport to provide information in accordance with regulations. Phan Quốc Việt, Việt Á company's former General Director, is among those appealing for reduced prison terms. U19 Việt Nam team ready for ASEAN U-19 Boys' ChampionshipThe U19 Vietnamese team are ready for the ASEAN U-19 Boys' Championship 2024 in Indonesia.