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Attorney General Letitia James is seeking at least $250 million in fines, a permanent ban against Trump and his sons Donald Jr and Eric from running businesses in New York and a five-year commercial real estate ban against Trump and the Trump Organization. Testimony in the Manhattan courtroom began following opening statements, with Donald Bender, a partner at Mazars USA and longtime accountant for Trump's businesses, as the state's first witness. Trump told reporters before the trial began that the case was a "scam," a "sham" and a political vendetta by James, and during a lunch break called the Democrat "a corrupt person, a terrible person. Driving people out of New York."He was equally unsparing of the judge, Arthur Engoron, calling him a partisan Democrat who is using the case to interfere with the 2024 presidential election, where Trump holds a big lead for the Republican nomination. "This is a judge that should be disbarred," Trump told reporters. "This is a judge that … [Read more...] about Trump reaped over $100M through fraud, New York says as trial starts

Hoang Thi Len, 38, is being held for questioning, they said Sunday, Vietnam News Agency reported. S., a native of the northern Cao Bang Province, moved to live in Ea Sup District in Dak Lak after her marriage in 2014. There she got acquainted with Len, a local. In 2018 S. told her husband and his family that she would visit her family in Cao Bang along with Len, and took her year-old daughter along. She never returned. In August this year S. reached out to her sister on Wechat, a Chinese messaging and social media app. She said Len had tricked and sold her to a man in China as his bride. She said she got beaten constantly and was forced to work hard. The sister reported the information to the police. A task force was set up with officers from the Ministry of Public Security, Dak Lak police and border guards in the north. On September 17 they managed to rescue S. and her daughter and brought them back to Dak Lak. They later arrested Len. She told the police … [Read more...] about Mother, daughter rescued 5 years after being trafficked to China

The EU official began implementing the transition period of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism ( CBAM ) from October 1. As a result, iron and steel, cement, and fertiliser manufacturers in Vietnam are required to report total verified greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions embedded in goods exported to the EU. At an event on green steel production at the end of September, Nghiem Xuan Da, chairman of the Vietnam Steel Association, said that the country is taking the first steps to build a carbon-neutral roadmap for the steel industry. "Towards 2025, the steel industry aims to reduce GHG emissions by 10-30 per cent by optimising processes, energy, raw materials, and technology. In 2025-2030, the industry will use low-carbon materials and increase the amount of hydrogen gas in steel factories by 30 per cent," Da explained. Despite the ambition to reduce GHG emissions, the CBAM will pose a major challenge for Vietnamese steel exporters, according to Da. In the first six months of 2023, … [Read more...] about CBAM heralds new journey for sustainable energy use

He had always been a hardworking employee since he started working there after his graduation. He never left the office until 7-8 p.m., and only started his Tet Lunar New Year holiday as late as possible. He never turned down eating with his partners or supervisors either. He hoped those efforts could earn him the position of the branch director, and in fact he was promised to get the chance. But his promotion never came. He quit his job at the beginning of this year and has been feeling hopeless and confused ever since. He also helps me with household chores after his resignation, including bringing and picking up our kid to and from school, cooking, and doing laundry. In general it is undeniable that he helps a lot since he got unemployed. However, I still feel impatient with him staying at home. We do not have many mutual topics now as his network has shrunk, and I am not satisfied with how happy he seems with his househusband life. I have sent him job … [Read more...] about I feel impatient as my husband is unemployed

Under the golden sunshine and fresh breeze, the Hanoi Autumn Festival was successfully held over the weekend, attracting large crowds of visitors. With the theme "Hanoi Autumn: Come to Love," the Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023 was successful as its diverse program of activities attracted about 80,000 visitors, according to the head of the Tourism Promotion Department. On October 1, the Hanoi Autumn Carnival, part of the Hanoi Autumn Festival, was held in a lively and colorful way in the pedestrian area of Hoan Kiem Lake. A booth selling banh cuon (steamed rice crepe) at the Hanoi Autumn Festival. Photo: Moc Mien/The Hanoi Times Held under the theme "Bright Colors of Autumn," the festival featured performances by art groups and the presence of women dressed in ao dai (traditional long robes), which added a charming touch to the event. Nguyen Thi Chanh, head of the Muong Gong Club in Phu Man commune, was happy that her ancient gong … [Read more...] about Hanoi Autumn Festival is a success: 80,000 people attend

Along with enjoying lion dances and art performances, participants also joined many folk games during the Mid-Autumn Festival (Photo: VNA) Paris (VNA) – The Vietnamese Association in France (UGVF) in coordination with the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in France held a Mid-Autumn Festival for Vietnamese children living in the European country on October 1. The Mid-Autumn or Full-Moon Festival is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month which falls on September 29 this year. Along with enjoying lion dances and art performances, participants joined many folk games during the festival. A performance at the Mid-Autumn Festival in Berlin, Germany (Photo: VNA) Meanwhile, thousands of Vietnamese children living in Berlin, Germany participated in a festive programme at Dong Xuan Centre. Minister-Counsellor of the Vietnamese Embassy in Berlin Chu Tuan Duc said the traditional custom of Vietnam has been preserved by the Vietnamese community and … [Read more...] about Mid-Autumn Festivals held for Vietnamese children in France, Germany

After the recent flood, rice in Ruc Lan simultaneously ripened. Taking advantage of the good weather, the Chain-of-Command of Ca Xeng Border Post mobilized forces and vehicles to assist local people in harvesting rice. Mrs. Cao Thi Pay, a resident in Mo O O O hamlet, said that because of the recent flood, local people were very worried that they were not able to harvest and dry their rice on time. She expressed gratitude to the soldiers of Ca Xeng Border Post for the timely assistance. More than ten years growing wet rice, most of the households in the three hamlets are familiar to rice growing and seasonal farming. However, to help locals stick to their agricultural production, Ca Xeng Border Post has maintained a working team to assist locals in taking care of and fertilizing their rice at the right time. Colonel Nguyen Thai Duong, Political Commissar of Ca Xeng Border Post, said that although the unit’s troops are carrying out many tasks, they are determined to maximumly … [Read more...] about Troops help people in Quang Binh province harvest rice

Vietnam’s logistics industry has been one of the fastest-expanding areas boosted by the country’s GDP over the years, and the country’s rising manufacturing and e-commerce have also contributed to this growth. Pritesh Samuel - Head of Business Intelligence at Dezan Shira & Associates Vietnam’s aim to develop itself as an export-driven economy is another reason why logistics play a vital role in supporting economic growth and facilitating trade. In fact, the total export and import turnover of goods in the first six months of 2023 reached $316.65 billion. Aviation, maritime, and road networks contribute to the bulk of freight. Vietnam’s ports handled around 733.18 million tonnes of cargo in 2022, this increase was up by 4 per cent compared to 2021. Container throughput was estimated at 25.09 million TEU, up 5 per cent from 2021. The volume of cargo transported by road was 1.2 billion tonnes in 2021. Goods are mainly transported by road transport, which accounts … [Read more...] about The growth drivers for logistics arena

General Director of PetroVietnam Le Manh Hung inspects Sao Vang project. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) is comprehensively implementing a series of solutions to maintain its output of oil and gas in the face of various challenges. According to Petrovietnam, since the beginning of the year, there have been many challenges in the supply and demand in the market. Low electricity mobilisation has resulted in low gas production compared to the planned targets. Most of Vietnam's flagship oil fields are naturally declining, and Petrovietnam’s member companies are unable to make large investments in developing new fields. As a result, the goal of increasing long-term reserves and meeting planned production targets of units has been adversely impacted. Additionally, drilling plans have faced difficulties in mobilising offshore drilling rigs and equipment due to a tight market and high rental costs. Some units are unable to make … [Read more...] about Petrovietnam works hard to maintain oil output

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong speaks at the plenum. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The eighth plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee opened in Hanoi on October 2 under the chair of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. Participants at the plenum held a minute of silence for Party Central Committee member and Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh and victims who died in natural disasters and fires. During the plenum, the committee will discuss the national socio-economic and state budget situation in 2023 and plans for 2024; the State budget and financial plan for three years 2024 - 2026 and a roadmap for implementing the new salary regime. resolution on national protection strategy in the new situation which was adopted by the eighth plenum of the 11th Party Central Committee; and personnel planning for the Party Central Committee in the 14th tenure, and other important issues. The plenum will last until October 8./. VNA … [Read more...] about Eighth plenum of 13th Party Central Committee opens