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The landmark state visit of US President Joe Biden to Vietnam on September 10-11 has been a historic pivot, elevating Vietnam-US ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The essence of this partnership, PM Chinh said, lies in deepening economic, trade, and investment collaborations. He emphasised the gravity of scientific, technological cooperation, and innovation as game-changers. "The Biden visit signals an enhanced strategic alignment, centred on economic partnerships and technological collaboration," he said. As reported by Tuoitre , Prof. Thomas Vallely, director of the Vietnam programme at Harvard Kennedy School, praised Vietnam's deft management. "Vietnam's response to major crises, especially its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, is commendable," Vallely said. "Despite its nascent experience in some sectors, Vietnam has proactively sought knowledge, established global ties, and opened doors for partnerships, with the US being a case in point." Prof. Anthony … [Read more...] about Harvard, Yale, and Columbia luminaries weigh in on Vietnam’s ambitious blueprint

The assets now include cash amounting to more than S$76 million, 68 gold bars, crypto currencies of more than S$38 million, more than 110 properties and 62 vehicles worth more than S$1.2 million. Police did not give details of the fresh seizures and how they were found. Last month, 400 police officers ran simultaneous raids across Singapore and arrested 10 foreigners in an anti-money laundering swoop. Police have said the 10 suspects were allegedly "laundering the proceeds of their overseas organized crime activities, including scams and online gambling". During the raids, police seized S$1 billion worth of assets including bank accounts, S$23 million in cash, luxury homes, cars, bags, watches and two gold bars. The 10 also had various passports from Cyprus, Cambodia, Dominica, China, Turkey and Vanuatu. The amount was updated to S$1.8 billion in early September as investigations led authorities to assets in Swiss banks. The large amounts seized in the case has been the talk … [Read more...] about Assets seized in Singapore’s money laundering case swell to $1.76B

Young people try technologies at Intel Tech Camp 2023. The exhibition is organised in HCM City this weekend. — VNS Photo Thu Ngân A large technology and gaming exhibition, Intel Tech Camp 2023, opened in HCM City on Saturday, and is expected to welcome thousands of technology lovers over two days. Open until 9pm each day at Hoa Lư Stadium in District 1, Intel Tech Camp 2023 gathers 30 brands and agencies, bringing many advanced technologies and game devices to customers. Visiting the event, customers will enjoy many technology shows and seminars brought by Intel as well as other technology brands. Winning works from the Intel Creative Fest 2023, a competition for professional and amateur creators, are also displayed during the exhibition. This year, the competition attracted 3,500 creations. At the event, Intel also has an area for visitors to directly experience the Intel Unison application on laptops that meet Intel EVO standards. Launched by Intel in September last … [Read more...] about Intel Tech Camp 2023 opens in HCM City

Keep updated on the latest news about Vietnam. Japan's Crown Prince Akishino speaks highly of Vietnam-Japan relations Japanese Crown Prince Akishino (2nd right), Crown Princess Kiko (3rd right), and Truong Thi Mai (4th right), chairwoman of the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Parliamentarians Group, visit a photo exhibition at the ceremony on September 21. Photo: VNA Japan's Crown Prince Akishino praised t he bilateral relations between Vietnam and Japan on September 21 - the day marking the 50th anniversary of establishing Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations, hoping to contribute to strengthening the ties. Speaking at the celebration ceremony in Hanoi, the Crown Prince expressed pride in the 1,000-year friendship between the two nations and appreciated the affection felt by the peoples of the two countries towards each other. Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko are on a week-long visit starting September 20. They visited the Temple of … [Read more...] about Vietnam news in brief – September 22

The duration of the delay has yet to be determined. Sources had previously said that the company had originally planned for its IPO to launch sometime this month or next. VNG declined to comment. Reuters has reported that the delay might last until next year. In a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, VNG said that it planned to offer some 21.7 million shares, with the proposed price range yet to be set. IPO proceeds would be used to pay original foreign investors who were direct shareholders of the company, and to repay outstanding loans, among other uses, according to the filing. Shareholders of VNG include Chinese social media and gaming giant Tencent, and Singapore state investor Temasek. Founded in 2004, VNG was Vietnam's first startup tech unicorn, valued at $1 billion or more, and it inked a preliminary agreement in 2017 with U.S. bourse operator Nasdaq Inc to explore an IPO. The Ho Chi Minh City-headquartered company's businesses include online … [Read more...] about VNG delays listing on US exchange

An overview of the workshop (Photo: VietnamPlus) Hanoi (VNA) – A new era of digital media , digital technology, technological convergence, and content convergence has taken shape and is growing strongly. In that context, the model of “ digital newsrooms ” has become an inevitable trend of press agencies. Content and technological convergence is considered the key to opening up new operations for modern journalists and newsrooms. So said Le Quoc Minh, member of the Party Central Committee, Vice Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association and Editor-in-chief of the Nhan Dan (People) newspaper, at a workshop on technology application to digital newsroom governance held in Hanoi on August 17. “Technology helps us keep up to date” Minh said newsrooms in the digital era are facing a number of challenges related to competition with social media platforms and online services, … [Read more...] about ‘Digital newsrooms’ a comprehensive facelift for press agencies

Vehicles that Singaporean police seize in raids against a suspected international money laundering ring last month. (Photo source: SDF) Hanoi – Singaporean media on September 20 reported local police have seized or frozen more than 1.76 billion USD worth of assets in one of the biggest money laundering cases ever uncovered in the city-state. In sweeping raids against a suspected international money laundering ring last month, Singaporean authorities seized assets worth nearly 750 million USD including bank accounts, cash, real estate, vehicles, and luxury goods. Police also arrested 10 foreign nationals who are members of a group suspected to be laundering proceeds from overseas criminal activity including scams and online gambling. Police on September 20 confirmed that they conducted additional operations and seized additional assets, bringing the total amount involved to more than 2.4 billion Singaporean dollars (1.76 billion USD). The seized assets now includes bank … [Read more...] about Singapore cracks down money laundering case worth over 1.76 billion USD

In front of their parents, relatives, and friends, Zhou held Thuy’s hands and said his vow in Vietnamese, which he spent many nights learning by heart: "I will take care of you and love you forever." Thuy, 25, of the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong, and Zhou, 32, an electrician from China’s northeastern Liaoning province, were then officially husband-and-wife. To the Vietnamese woman, her happy ending with Zhou was "like a dream." Thuy and Zhou at their wedding ceremony last month in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong. Photo courtesy of Thuy and Zhou Thuy got into a traffic accident in late 2017. Her life was saved after three major operations and four months in a HCMC hospital, but she was paralyzed. Thuy dropped her dream of going to university and thought all doors to a better life were now closed to her. She battled for a year with deep depression. Then, after learning to use her smartphone with the help of a pen in her mouth, she started an … [Read more...] about Paralyzed Vietnamese woman finds love from China

Check out the latest events in Vietnam. Vietnam Friendship Medal bestowed on Franco-Vietnamese vaccine specialist Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presents the medal to Aurélia Nguyen in New York on Sept 20 (local time). Photo: Nhat Bac/VGP Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 20 (local time) presented the Vietnam Friendship Medal to high-ranking global vaccine expert Aurélia Nguyen in New York for her efforts and contribution to Vietnam's success in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. The Franco-Vietnamese vaccine expert is the Chief Program Officer at Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Aurélia was one of the key people who helped Vietnam receive 70 million vaccine doses from the Covid-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) initiative. COVAX had pledged some 38.9 million doses to Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City commemorates Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations A ceremony was held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 20 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of … [Read more...] about Vietnam news in brief – September 21

As the Mid-Autumn Festival draws near, the capital city is being brightened with lanterns, marking it one of the most anticipated festivities of the year. As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches [the 15th day of the eighth Lunar month or September 29], the capital's twinkling streetlights create Instagram-worthy scenes for locals and tourists. Reviving Autumn tradition in the city One such scene is the fun-filled Thu Xua Ve Trong Pho (Reliving Autumn Tradition in the City) festival, which has been held at Ngon Garden Restaurant at 70 Nguyen Du Street since September 23. Hanh Pham, founder of Ngon Garden, said that in the past, children were eager to play with a star-shaped lantern during the Full Moon Festival. Therefore, the arrival of Autumn, the most beautiful season, inspires them to do something special to help people and children today understand the meaning of this festival in the past and present. Children enjoy the Mid-Autumn Festival … [Read more...] about Hanoi Mid-Autumn Festival lights create beautiful photo opportunities