In a stunning verdict, the former chairman of Van Thinh Phat Group, Truong My Lan, was sentenced to death for her central role in a sweeping banking scandal that saw the misappropriation of over $27 billion from Saigon Commercial Joint Stock Bank. The case has rocked Vietnam's financial sector and exposed the dangers of unchecked corporate power.
Vietnam has committed to net zero emissions by 2050, but faces hurdles in transforming its growth model. Success hinges on policy execution, a technology push, and unlocking massive green investment.
In a stirring address, Vietnam's DPM Tran Hong Ha outlined the nation's ambitious plans to transition to a green, low-carbon economy, underscoring the urgent global imperative and Vietnam's steadfast commitment to sustainable development.
PM Pham Minh Chinh lauds military telecom giant's advancements in high-tech defense production, assigning the critical task of developing a domestic chip industry.