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Ngo Van Quoc, 39, will be jailed for eight years and three months, a court in Thua Thien – Hue Province announced Thursday on two charges of "asset appropriation" and "appropriating and illegally using military weapons." At around 12:30 p.m. on July 31 last year, Quoc took an AK47 rifle to the gold shops at Dong Ba Market in Hue, threatened the staff and shot at the glass shelves where gold items were displayed. He then took the gold items and threw them into the street for people to pick, shouting "Gold for the poor," according to eyewitnesses. He repeated the stunt for about 10 minutes before leaving the scene and walking along Tran Hung Dao Street in front of the market to reach Trinh Cong Son Park. As he left the market, people rushed to the scene to collect the gold. Around 2 p.m., Quoc dropped his gun and surrendered after a 15-minute negotiation with local police. At that time, he was working as a warden at Binh Dien prison in Huong Tra Town of Thua Thien-Hue. … [Read more...] about Former police captain jailed for robbing gold stores

As part of the national program on trade promotion, the event was jointly organized by the Vietnamese Consulate General in Khon Kaen, the Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center of the Central province of Quang Tri, and the authorities of Khon Kaen and Ubon Ratchathani provinces. Vietnamese Consul General Chu Duc Dung stressed that there remains great potential for Vietnamese goods to penetrate the Thai market because this country is home to a large community of overseas Vietnamese, with many of whom own supermarkets, distribution and supply stores. He affirmed that the Consulate General is always ready to accompany Vietnamese and Thai businesses in promoting trade cooperation in the spirit of harmonizing benefits, contributing to promoting stable development in both nations. Tran Phi Tuong, Deputy Director of the Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center of Quang Tri province, Head of the Vietnamese delegation, said that businesses joining the delegation want to … [Read more...] about Vietnamese firms seek to boost trade ties with businesses in Thailand’s Northeastern region

In Saigon, the lantern streets in District 5 have become a lively hub of activity half a month before the Mid-Autumn Festival, which peaks on September 29 this year. Families from all corners of Ho Chi Minh City converge on streets like Luong Nhu Hoc, Phu Dinh, and Lao Tu. Among these, Phu Dinh walking street takes the spotlight as the epicenter of lantern shopping. Phu Dinh and Luong Nhu Hoc streets are renowned for their wide assortment of traditional handmade lanterns. These lanterns, adorned with intricate designs ranging from boats to dragons, fish and butterflies, are predominantly crafted from red cellophane. LED lights have replaced traditional candles, enhancing safety while preserving durability. These enchanting lanterns vary in size, from modest 20-centimeter versions to creations exceeding 1 meter, with prices ranging from VND20,000 to VND500,000 (US$0.80 to $20). Rabbit and pig lanterns, housed in bamboo … [Read more...] about Mid-Autumn magic hits Vietnamese cities in pre-festival spirit

Phu Nhuan Jewelry transforms its business operations with a cloud computing strategy Vietnam-based company, Phu Nhuan Jewelry (PNJ), has been consistent in its commitment to providing the highest quality products and services to customers whilst also being sustainable. To maintain its competitiveness in the market, the company has been implementing its retail strategies to get closer to its customers and provide a more complete, multi-faceted, and seamless shopping journey. Its cloud computing strategy, in particular, has accelerated the company's goals for the past two years. Before implementing the cloud computing strategy, PNJ had difficulty meeting the actual needs of the company's retail operations, especially during the peak season. For instance, on God of Fortune Day, many Vietnamese people would go to PNJ to buy gold, but heavy shopping made the experience inconvenient. PNJ has resolved this situation with comprehensive cloud-based solutions. Using the most advanced … [Read more...] about Phu Nhuan Jewelry embraces cloud computing strategy

The 15th Vietnam International Woodworking Industry Fair attracts 320 exhibitors from 28 countries and territories. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - The 15th Vietnam International Woodworking Industry Fair opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on September 20. It has attracted 320 exhibitors from 28 countries and territories who are showcasing their latest woodworking product lines and engaging in various curated events and activities. Exhibitors showcase comprehensive automatic production lines and wood system integration with the focus on digital transformation. It has eight foreign pavilions from Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, the US and Taiwan. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of the HCM City Handicrafts and Wood Industry Association Phung Quoc Man said Vietnam is the world’s fifth largest exporter of wooden products and has substantial demand for woodworking machinery and components. Imports of … [Read more...] about VietnamWood Fair kicks off in HCM City

The retail prices of fuel products in Vietnam were revised upward starting from 4:00 pm on Thursday, with each liter of the popular RON95 gasoline soaring nearly VND900 (US$0.03), according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Biofuel RON92 now sells for VND24,190 ($0.99) per liter, up around VND720 ($0.02), while the popular RON95 rose by VND870 ($0.33) per liter to VND25,740 ($1.05) from VND24,871 ($1.02). The prices of oil products were also adjusted up. Diesel oil is offered at VND23,590 ($0.97) per liter, up VND540 ($0.02). The price of kerosene is capped at VND23,810 ($0.97) per liter, rising VND630 ($0.02) while that of heavy fuel oil is VND17,840 ($0.73) per kilogram, inching up VND140. During this fuel price adjustment, the ministry decided to tax each liter of most oil and petrol products sold by VND300 to replenish the national fuel price stabilization fund, except for heavy fuel oil. The domestic retail prices of petrol products have been adjusted 26 times … [Read more...] about Vietnam sees sharp hike in petrol prices

PNJ has won a Vietnam Technology Excellence Award in the Cloud-Retail category at the Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2023 hosted by Asian Business Review. — Photo courtesy of the company Phú Nhuận Jewellery Joint Stock Company (PNJ) has won a Vietnam Technology Excellence Award in the Cloud-Retail category at the Asian Technology Excellence Awards hosted by Asian Business Review. The Asian Technology Excellence Awards honour the most outstanding technological projects and innovations, and recognise exceptional companies that are riding the digital disruption wave to lead digital transformation journeys in their respective industries. The awards are judged and given on a country-level basis. PNJ has developed a cloud computing strategy to meet the needs of its retail operations, especially during peak season, and to get closer to its customers to provide a more complete, multi-faceted and seamless shopping journey. Using the most advanced cloud platform solutions, the … [Read more...] about PNJ cloud computing strategy wins at Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2023

VASEP said there were some changes in the export patterns in August. After declining steadily, exports to the U.S. increased by 2% bolstered by a 24% jump in shipments of canned tuna. But exports for the year-to-date were 45% down from 2022 at US$208 million. Exports to the EU saw a 37% surge, including a 45-fold rise in shipments to Italy. Smaller markets like Thailand and the Philippines also bought more tuna. Shipments to members of the CPTPP trade deal like Japan, Canada and Mexico fell by 53%, 49% and 14%. Exports for the year have been worth $545 million, down 25% from the same period last year. … [Read more...] about Tuna exports rise to year’s highest levels

Mai Van Muoi, director of the Quang Nam Province Department of Health, said Thursday that of the 12 samples sent to Nha Trang Pasteur Institute, seven were found to have the two bacteria, both leading causes of food poisoning. But the department has yet to conclude if the bacteria were the main cause of the food poisoning suffered by the 150 diners, including 33 foreign tourists, last week. All have been discharged from hospital. Bacillus cereus was found in the samples of pork bologna while salmonella was found in char siu made from pork. Both were found in shumai and fresh vegetables. The bacteria cause high fever, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, and violent diarrhea. If not treated promptly, they could lead to dangerous complications and even death due to dehydration. Salmonella can survive in water for two to three weeks and in excrement for two to three months, but is destroyed within five minutes at 100 degrees Celsius or with common disinfectants. Bacillus … [Read more...] about Bacillus cereus, salmonella found in Hoi An food poisoning banh mi samples

How much will Japan work with Vietnam and ASEAN to help with the energy transition? Kinoshita Tadahiro, director general of Sojitz Vietnam and president of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam We highly appreciate the government and related ministries for the national green growth strategy, as well as the action plan on green energy transition and reducing carbon and methane emissions of the transportation sector. Completing the legal framework is an important factor to achieving this goal. In the context of increasing energy demand in Asian countries, the Japanese government is ready to cooperate with ASEAN countries in the energy transition process by providing more financial and technical support for testing and applying emission-reduction technologies. Accordingly, Japanese businesses wish to contribute to an effective energy transition in Vietnam by increasing private investment and applying deflation technologies, aiming to achieve … [Read more...] about Green-focused businesses ready for cooperation