Police in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau have launched legal proceedings against two officials from Sìn Hồ District’s Department of Education and Training on embezzlement charges. Ilustrative image. A makeshift class at Hồng Thu Commue in Lai Châu Province’s Sìn Hồ District. — Photo giaoduc.net.vn They are Nguyễn Thị Minh Liễu, 46, and Trần Thị Huệ, 47, residents of Sìn Hồ District’s Sìn Hồ Town. They have been held in custody since October 15. Liễu is the chief accountant while Huệ is the treasurer of the district’s Department of Education and Training. The amount of money embezzled by the two officials from 2017 to May 2019 is over VNĐ26.5 billion (US$1.1 million) and was used for personal spending. The source of money came from the supporting policy for poor students and regular expenses of the department. Liễu is … [Read more...] about Lai Chau: Police launch legal proceedings against two officials on embezzlement charges
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Jail sentence given to gambling ring associated with ‘social media influencer’
The People’s Court in the northern province of Bac Ninh handed jail terms to Ngo Ba Kha (known as Kha Banh) and another five found guilty of gambling at a first instance trial on Wednesday. Twenty-six-year-old Ngô Bá Khá, whose nickname is “Khá Bảnh” (Handsome Kha), was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison, along with a fine of VNĐ30 million (US$1,290) for gambling and organising gambling. Nguyễn Hữu Hội got eight years and six months for the same charge, together with a fine of VNĐ30 million. Other defendants, including Nguyễn Văn Quang, Trịnh Hữu Quý, Ngô Lương An and Nguyễn Trọng Công, received jail sentences ranging from 15 months to five years and had to pay VNĐ10 million in fines for organising gambling. According to the indictment, from January and April this year, Kha took advantage of the State lottery. The total proceeds of the … [Read more...] about Jail sentence given to gambling ring associated with ‘social media influencer’
Vietnam Hockey Festival moves back to HCM City
The Vietnam Hockey Festival is moving back to HCM City after being held in the former Hockey Centre in Long An Province for the past several years. Players compete in the Việt Nam Hockey Festival last year. This year, the event will attract 25 teams from seven countries. — Photo courtesy of the organising board The 12th edition of the traditional field hockey tournament will take place at Phú Thọ Stadium in HCM City on November 16-17. A total 25 teams from seven countries and territories will compete. They come from Singapore, UAE, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Australia, Malaysia and Việt Nam. President of the HCM City Hockey Federation (HHF), Nguyễn Hà Trường Hải, sais he is happy that this year, eight Vietnamese teams will compete. “The steady work together with universities and local teams shows a growing number of Vietnamese teams in the tournament each year. "With the festival, we want to show to … [Read more...] about Vietnam Hockey Festival moves back to HCM City
Amazon, Alibaba speed up their race in Vietnam
Giants Amazon and Alibaba both have ambitious plans for the Vietnamese market. Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce group, recently revealed there will be ameeting for Vietnamese enterprises in October. Prior to that, Amazon promised to create an effective channel for Vietnamese brands to sell their products. In mid-August, when Amazon Global Selling presented itself before the public, Amazon stated that it was supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). As for Alibaba, the Chinese giant has been expanding its B2B network in more than 190 countries and territories. The number of commercial brokers, traders, retailers, manufacturers and SMEs on Alibaba.com has exceeded 150 million. Thanh Lich E-commerce logistics war looms in Vietnam E-commerce firms not only are spending big money to run marketing campaigns to lure more customers, but are also expanding their warehouse networks and logistics services. E-commerce market booms, but hard to control E-commerce in Viet … [Read more...] about Amazon, Alibaba speed up their race in Vietnam
Better access to information means better chances to thrive
Meticulously wrapping a white linen scarf around her head, adjusting a silver necklace, Ly Thi Mai made the final touches before joining her friends. Cao Bang establishes Phia Oac – Phia Den National Park Top notch tea brews a highland recovery Ethnic minority women from Trang Village listen to the bulletin during their VSLA meeting. — VNS Photos Khoa Thu To the Dao woman, there are few occasions worth dressing in her traditional attire – a black dress with colourful brocade patterns, white scarf and silver jewellery. Summer is not a festive season in Thanh Cong Commune’s Trang Village, Nguyen Binh District, the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang. Mai and her friends were on the way to their frequent VSLA (village savings and loan association) meeting where they could listen to the latest bulletin on market prices and parenting. The monthly gathering is a highly-anticipated event for some twenty ethnic minority women even if it means they have to … [Read more...] about Better access to information means better chances to thrive
