Truong My Lan: Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to death for $44bn fraud: Truong My Lan started life as a market trader. Now, she has been convicted of stealing ...
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Farmers reduce methane emissions by changing how they grow rice in Vietnam: Vietnam aims to transform its rice sector, making it more resilient to climate change ...
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Vietnam continues support for bank engulfed in massive fraud, central bank says: Vietnam's central bank said on Friday it had continued providing support to ...
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Vietnam sentences real estate tycoon Truong My Lan to death in massive fraud case
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Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case
- Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.
- Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.
- She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.
- Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.
Vietnamese female billionaire sentenced to death for biggest bank fraud: In one of the greatest bank fraud cases in the world, Vietnamese billionaire has been ...
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Mark Lee and Peter Yu win awards for Wonderland at Ho Chi Minh International Film Festival
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Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan (front row, 3rd L) looks on at a court in Ho Chi Minh City on April 11, 2024.
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Top assets linked to Vietnam property firm accused of multibillion-dollar fraud: The mastermind of Vietnam's largest-ever financial fraud, Van Thinh Phat ...
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This incredible Vietnamese cafe building is like a giant chocolate box: A visit to the famed Cafe Apartments, and a quest to try Vietnam’s myriad TikTok-famous ...
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So prettyLiza Soberano shares some snaps of her chill and fun trip in Vietnam.
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Hong Kong's CK Asset, others indicate interest in properties linked to Vietnam bank fraud
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The U.S.-based "Provisional National Government of Vietnam" attracts members with empty promises of jobs and land according to two lawyers who ... Show more www.rfa.org/english/news/vietnam/provisional-national-govt-04172024220134.html
Top #Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan was sentenced to death on Thursday after she was found guilty of swindling cash from Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) over ... Show more #corruption
Vietnam tycoon sentenced to death: Truong My Lan, 67, real estate tycoon, began on a humble note, helping her mother, a Chinese businesswoman ...
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🚨 Vietnam warns that drought and saline intrusion could lead to water shortage
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A Vietnamese pro-government TikToker with 900,000 followers has been issued a US$300 fine for saying on the social media platform that the largest city in ... Show more
The Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association has cancelled the memberships of two activist lawyers for not paying their fees. Speaking from the U.S ... Show more
Jump for joy! How cheerleading conquered the world, from Lagos to Ho Chi Minh City
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Vietnam Airlines to start direct Manila to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh flights on June 17: Vietnam Airlines will become the first Vietnam-based carrier to operate direct ...
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It’s Southeast Asia’s biggest ever fraud, amounting to $12.5 billion and embroiling some of Vietnam’s top bankers and officials. And on Thursday ... Show more time.com/6966231/truong-my-lan-death-sentence-vietnam-corruption-business/
Miss Saigon musical to hold auditions for role of young Tam in Singapore run: The role of Tam is open to children between the ages of four and eight ...
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City bar association cancels membership of Vietnamese activist lawyers: The two fled to the US fearing arrest for their activities defending a Buddhist group.
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🚨 A Vietnamese TikToker has been fined for saying Ho Chi Minh City is full of criminals
Ho Chi Minh City authorities charged Nguyen Nhat Hai ... Show more
Liza Soberano serves as a juror at the Ho Chi Minh Int'l Film Festival: Filipina actress Liza Soberano continues to make a wave abroad with her recent engagement ...
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Viral Vietnam hotspot I just had to visit: It’s unlike anything I’ve seen and when it kept dominating my social feeds, I just had to make a pit stop to check it ...
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Non-stop from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for only $114 USD roundtrip: Non-stop flights from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for only $114 USD ...
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Chinese cities are sinking: Many urban areas in China are moving downwards. Groundwater extraction and construction activity are causing the subsoil to collapse ...
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How The Ho Chi Minh Film Festival Plans To Become Southeast Asia’s Top Event: Ho Chi Min Film Festival is aiming to become the leader in Southeast Asia following ...
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ASB Coburg saves sick Leo in Vietnam: Leo Bär (20) from Bamberg's vacation trip almost ends in tragedy. But the ASB Coburg is there exactly when it is needed.
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Here’s our endorsement as north Arlington elects a new City Council member | Opinion
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Leipzig gas wholesaler VNG pays dividend: the city also benefits: After heavy losses in 2022, the Leipzig gas wholesaler VNG is making a profit again ...
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Masan Said to Consider Record Vietnam IPO for Beer, Noodle Maker: Vietnam’s Masan Group is considering listing its consumer unit, people familiar with the matter ...
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Filipino drama ‘The Gospel of the Beast’ wins Best Feature Film in Vietnam int’l film fest
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'The Sympathizer' director wanted to depict the fall of Saigon in ‘a serious, grave manner’
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Stormy Daniels Documentary Being Launched by Blue Ant Media: Stormy doc launch, Ho Chi Minh festival prizes, TIDF selection unveiled, 'World of ...
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Death sentence for Truong My Lan: Vietnam's communists take action against corruption
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Council member accused of DWI out of doghouse at City Hall: Council Member Marc Whyte, accused of DWI, is being allowed to return to three City Council ...
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‘The Gospel Of The Beast’ wins top award at first Ho Chi Minh City film festival: Further winners included ‘Last Shadow At First Light’ and ‘Oasis Of Now’.
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Vietnam’s First Ho Chi Minh City Int’l Film Festival Wraps With Prizes For ‘The Gospel Of The Beast’, ‘Last Shadow At First Light’
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On the trail of hidden worlds in Indochina: Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia. In the heart of Southeast Asia, French flair combines with exotic mysticism.
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Vietnamese restaurant from the daughters of New Saigon owners now open: Dân Dã Vietnamese opens next door to Banh & Butter in Aurora. Dân Dã is owned by sisters ...
denverpost.com/2024/04/09/dan-da-vietnamese-restaurant-opens-aurora-savory-vietnam/
Air India to start Delhi-Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam flights from June 1: Air India will start direct flights from the national capital to Ho Chi Minh City in ...
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London, UK to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for only £360 roundtrip: Cheap flights from London, UK to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for only £360 roundtrip.
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Vietnam Billionaire Sentenced To Death Over Multi-Billion Dollar Fraud: Hundreds of people protested in the capital Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City ...
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Push to convert stadium tax to pay for Hennepin hospital improvements advances : The push to convert stadium tax to pay for Hennepin hospital improvements ...
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Non-stop from #Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for only $112 USD roundtrip #Travel
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Vietnamese restaurant from the daughters of New Saigon owners now open: Dân Dã Vietnamese opens next door to Banh & Butter in Aurora. Dân Dã is owned by sisters ...
denverpost.com/2024/04/09/dan-da-vietnamese-restaurant-opens-aurora-savory-vietnam/
This is nonstop job, which should be reflected in compensation.: Serving on San Antonio City Council is not a 9-5, Monday-through-Friday job ...
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OpenAI previews new audio tool that can read text, mimic voices: The company is sharing early demos and use cases from a small-scale preview of the ...
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Quick Glance: New Audio Tool by OpenAI Revolutionizes Speech Generation and Mimicry
- OpenAI showcases remarkable advancements in speech generation through an innovative audio tool that convincingly mimics human voices, pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence.
- Early demos and use cases of the text-to-speech model named Voice Engine have been presented during a testing phase, shared with approximately 10 developers.
- Unlike previous approaches by OpenAI in audio generation, Voice Engine can produce speech that resembles individual personalities, capturing their specific speech patterns and intonations.
- Furthermore, OpenAI advocates for public awareness regarding deceiving AI content and emphasizes the need for developing techniques to differentiate between real and AI-generated audio content.
Commentary: Big Brother concerns in Ho Chi Minh City as Vietnam launches social listening programme
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Vietnamese Prosecutors Demand Death Penalty for Alleged Graft Mastermind: Truong My Lan, the head of a Ho Chi Minh City-based real estate group ...
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Vietnam is one of the top producers of coffee, so there’s no shortage of great java in Ho Chi Minh City
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Make this beloved Vietnamese street snack — without the snails: The key to the fragrant broth for this vegan version of a beloved Saigon street snack — using ...
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Greater Bay Airlines launches Singapore-Hong Kong flights, one-way fares from RM288
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Police disrupt popular R-rated movie to check viewers’ ages: The surprise inspection during a showing of “Mai” in Ho Chi Minh City theater sparked heated social ...
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Suite Saturdays: Park Deluxe King @ Park Hyatt Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
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Jamie Rivera and Jenine Desiderio got emotional when they attended the gala night of "Miss Saigon" Tuesday night (Mar. 26)
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Barrow's Hotel Majestic to stop housing asylum seekers: Residents will be notified a minimum of 5 days in advance and moved by the Home Office
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Nurses want Hennepin County to take back control of HCMC: The demand comes after months of criticism of Hennepin Healthcare System leaders and HCMC working ...
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Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Paheredar visits Ho Chi Minh City : As part of an ongoing overseas deployment to ASEAN countries, the Indian Coast Guard ...
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Jamie Rivera and Jenine Desiderio got emotional when they attended the gala night of "Miss Saigon" Tuesday night (Mar. 26)
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'Miss Saigon' review: Seann Miley Moore slays as 'EnginQueer': The well-loved musical Miss Saigon' was welcomed with resounding approval from the star-studded ...
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How Vietnamese are using e-scooters to save businesses from power outages: Vietnam has millions of e-scooters and unstable electricity. This sounds like trouble ...
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Ex-'Miss Saigon' stars Jamie Rivera, Jenine Desiderio emotional while watching musical
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London, UK to Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, Vietnam from only £369 roundtrip: Cheap flights from London, UK to Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, Vietnam from only £369 ...
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Kiara Dario shares her experience with 'Miss Saigon'. #StarPatrol #TVPatrolExpress #TVPatrol #ABSCBNNews #reels
Tough life in the Mekong Delta: Nowadays, the lure of moving to the city grows even stronger amid climate shocks.
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Vietnam’s Stock Trading Volume Jumps to Record as Investors Sell: Vietnamese stocks’ trading volume soared to a record high as speculation the nation’s president ...
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Starlux to launch Taipei-Phu Quoc Island flights on July 1 - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, March 20 (CNA) Starlux Airlines will begin operating flights between Taipei ...
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Corruption purge and tycoon’s $12bn bank fraud trial shake Vietnam: One of world’s biggest embezzlement cases is part of crackdown that could upset foreign ...
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Death sentence sought for Truong My Lan, the woman allegedly behind Vietnam's largest-known financial fraud
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Quick Glance: Death Penalty Sought for Truong My Lan, Alleged Mastermind of Vietnam's Largest Financial Fraud
- Vietnamese prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for the mastermind behind the country's largest financial fraud, according to state media.
- Truong My Lan, the chairwoman of real estate developer Van Thinh Phat Holdings Group, is on trial in Ho Chi Minh City for leading a scam that caused $30 billion in damages, approximately 4.9% of Vietnam's GDP.
- The prosecution demanded the death penalty for embezzlement, emphasizing the serious and irreparable consequences of the crime that warrant a strict punishment.
Vietnam’s Pacific Airlines has suspended flight operations to undergo a fleet and route restructuring process to cut costs. www.aerotime.aero/articles/pacific-airlines-suspension-restructuring
Beaches, markets, mountains and breath-taking scenery: If you’re looking for variety and colour from your holiday, this is the place to go.
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Corruption: The Vietnamese woman who stole 11 billion euros: A businesswoman turned a bank into her personal piggy bank with the help of corrupt officials ...
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In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, the lure of moving to the city grows even stronger amid climate shocks | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Budapest, Hungary to Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, Vietnam from only €484 roundtrip (Apr-Jun dates)
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The top domestic route in SE Asia remains Hanoi (HAN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) with 852k seats, despite a daily capacity decrease of 12% compared to February ... Show more www.oag.com/south-east-asia-aviation-flight-data
Vietnam Airlines expands network with flights to Munich Airport, its fourth European destination
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