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Synopsis Plaintiffs had claimed billions in damages and the decision also had been seen as important for Musk himself, who often takes to Twitter to air his views. A US jury on Friday found Tesla Inc chief executive officer Elon Musk and his company were not liable for misleading investors when Musk tweeted in 2018 that he had "funding secured" to take the electric car company private. Plaintiffs had claimed billions in damages and the decision also had been seen as important for Musk himself, who often takes to Twitter to air his views. The jury came back with a unanimous verdict roughly two hours after beginning deliberations. Musk was not present in court when the verdict was read but soon tweeted that he was "deeply appreciative" of the jury's decision. "Thank goodness, the wisdom of the people has prevailed," he said. Nicholas Porritt, a lawyer for the investors, said in a statement, "We are disappointed with the verdict and are considering next steps." … [Read more...] about Tesla’s Elon Musk found not liable in trial over 2018 ‘funding secured’ tweets

Vietnam officially set up diplomatic relations with Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday, taking the number of countries that Hanoi has diplomatic ties with to 192. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassadors Dang Hoang Giang and Dennis Francis Smith, heads of the delegations of Vietnam and Trinidad and Tobago, respectively, to the United Nations (UN), signed a joint communiqué on the diplomatic tie establishment on behalf of the two governments at the UN headquarters in New York. The two sides agreed to exchange diplomatic representatives at the ambassadorial level under the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. On the same day, the joint communiqué was sent to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres for circulation and to UN member countries for information. With the diplomatic ties with Trinidad and Tobago, Vietnam has had official diplomatic relations with all 35 countries in the Americas and 190 out of the 193 member countries of the UN, proving the … [Read more...] about Vietnam establishes diplomatic ties with Trinidad and Tobago

Authorities in Hai Phong City, northern Vietnam began construction of a bridge to create the fourth linkage of its kind with neighboring Quang Ninh Province on Thursday. Investment in the project, which includes building the Lai Xuan Bridge across the Da Bach River and expanding Provincial Road 352 to connect Hai Phong’s Thuy Nguyen District with Dong Trieu Town in Quang Ninh, totals nearly VND1.33 trillion (US$56.93 million). Of the total, nearly VND550 billion ($23.45 million) is dedicated to the construction of the Lai Xuan Bridge, which will be 840 meters long and 12 meters wide upon completion. The remaining capital is for the renovation and expansion of the 14km-long Provincial Road 352. Delegates press symbolic buttons to start a project to build the Lai Xuan Bridge and renovate a provincial road to directly connect Hai Phong City and Quang Ninh Province in northern Vietnam, February 2, 2023. Photo: Tien Thang / Tuoi Tre The project is being funded by … [Read more...] about Work starts on $23.5mn bridge linking Hai Phong to Quang Ninh in northern Vietnam

More than 80% of rice varieties in Vietnam are fragrant high-quality rice, which is an important factor that helps increase Vietnamese rice's value and accessibility to markets.(Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s rice export is forecast to continue reaping successes this year as the world's rice prices remain high at least in the short term as global economic and political uncertainties have resulted in a high demand for rice reserves, according to experts. According to the Vietnam Food Association, by the middle of last month, Vietnam earned nearly 115 million USD from exporting more than 226,000 tonnes of rice, an increase of over 41% in terms of both volume and value compared to the same period last year. The country exported ST24 and ST25 rice to the Middle East region with a record-high price of 1,000 USD per tonne, doubling the price of normal white rice. Vietnamese rice further penetrated demanding markets like Japan and the EU. According to experts, more than 80% … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s rice export forecast to enjoy another successful year

The geographical proximity along with similarities in culture and history are a solid foundation for Vietnam and Cambodia to cultivate and enhance one of the long-lasting traditional relationships in Southeast Asia. This tie has been enriched by generations of leaders and people of the two countries, with the efforts and blood of many generations of Vietnamese and Cambodian people. It is a precious, sacred and durable treasure of the two nations. Since 2005, following the motto “sound neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, long-term sustainability,” the relationship between Vietnam and Cambodia has been continuously consolidated and developed extensively in all fields, generating practical benefits for the two countries’ people and contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world. Despite the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on all fields, the bilateral defense cooperation has obtained positive results. … [Read more...] about Defense cooperation – important pillar in Vietnam-Cambodia ties

U.S. tourists spend an average of 2,000-3,000 baht on accommodation a night and they always stay in the country up to 15 days per trip, according to the survey conducted by the Tourism Council of Thailand, which polled 200 Western tourists during the final quarter of last year. The survey also showed that European tourists spend 1,000-2,000 baht per night on accommodations and stay in Thailand for 13 days on average. In Vietnam, foreign tourists spent $117.80 a day in 2019, the year before the onset of the pandemic, according to statistics from the General Statistics Office (GSO). On average, foreign tourists in Vietnam spent about $35.50 for accommodations, $25.80 for food, $18.90 for transportation, $19.70 for shopping and about $18 for other expenses, such as sightseeing and medical services. Vietnam welcomed a record 18 million foreign tourists in 2019. The country reopened its borders in March 2022 and received 3.6 million foreign arrivals for the year. Thailand welcomed … [Read more...] about American tourists spend more money than Europeans in Thailand: survey

"HAGL Football Club will file a lawsuit to the People’s Court of Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi, where the VPF headquarters is located," Duc told VnExpress on Friday. "I’m not doing this for the money, but to seek justice. I also want the VPF to amend the regulations to make it easier for other clubs, not just HAGL, to find funding sources." The conflict started when HAGL announced energy drink company Carabao as their new sponsor earlier this year. Another energy drink brand, Night Wolf, already had a deal to sponsor the V. League for three seasons from 2022 to 2024. The VPF told HAGL not to use Carabao’s images during the 2023 season saying Night Wolf is the exclusive league sponsor. HAGL cannot use Carabao’s logo on billboards at matches, on players’ jerseys and in other activities related to the league. The VPF said: "Clubs are not allowed to accept sponsorships from competing brands that are in the same categories as the sponsor of the league." HAGL is free to sign up … [Read more...] about Club owner to sue football league over sponsorship clash

The conference on promoting production, domestic consumption and exports in 2023 was held in Ha Noi on February 3. — VNA/VNS Photo Duong Giang At a conference held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade on expanding the export market in Ha Noi on February 3, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised the importance of boosting external activities and fostering bilateral and multilateral cooperation. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha and Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien also attended the conference. Chinh said the ministry should take advantage of the free trade agreements (FTAs) that Viet Nam has joined to help diversify export markets and maintain traditional markets, such as the US, China, the EU, Japan, South Korea and ASEAN. Viet Nam needed to expand its export market to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, South America, South Asia, and Africa and promote supply chain diversification. Negotiations that are … [Read more...] about PM emphasises importance of boosting external activities at export market conference

Changes in villages From a mountainous commune of hardship of Huong Hoa district with poor infrastructure, low income and living standards, Huong Lap has witnessed many positive changes. The infrastructure of Huong Lap commune has been upgraded, while rural roads, healthcare stations, spacious schools have been built. Every villager is very delighted at those changes. Cu Bai village of Huong Lap commune has 128 households with 598 residents, of whom the Van Kieu ethnic group people account for more than 96%. Previously, thanks to the State’s investment, the village built an inter-village road; however, the road was heavily damaged by rain and floods. Learning about the situation, the Party Committee and People's Committee of Huong Lap commune have mobilized resources to build a road to the village, enabling vehicles to travel more easily. Cau Bai is considered the village with the most changes in hunger eradication and poverty reduction in Huong Lap commune. According to Head of … [Read more...] about Those who bring spring to ethnic minority people

For U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper, the bilateral relationship between Vietnam and the United States is already fundamentally strategic in nature. He is “extremely hopeful” about the possibility of upgrading the relationship to a strategic partnership. Elevating Vietnam – U.S. relations to a strategic partnership has been a prospect for a long time, and will certainly be one of the top priorities in the agenda for 2023 as the two countries celebrate the 10th anniversary of the existing comprehensive partnership. This will also be a milestone for Ambassador Knapper, who started his tenure at a special time. The role of the U.S. as a superpower has become even more important as global politics have witnessed ups and downs with economic difficulties, armed conflicts, and geopolitical tensions. In this context, the relationship between the U.S. and Vietnam, widely seen as a country with an important geopolitical position in the Indo-Pacific, is worth considering as a … [Read more...] about Vietnam – US relations naturally strategic: ambassador