Former Binh Thuan province chairman detained for state asset management violations

Former Binh Thuan province chairman detained for state asset management violations

The Ministry of Public Security's investigative agency has launched legal proceedings against and arrested Le Tien Phuong, former chairman of Binh Thuan province for the 2011-2016 term.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Samsung supplier Synopex fined $9,500 for environmental violations

Samsung supplier Synopex fined $9,500 for environmental violations

The northern province of Bac Ninh has fined wholly Korean-invested Synopex VND230 million ($9,500) for environmental violations.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Controversial Ha Long Bay buffer zone project fined for environmental violations

Controversial Ha Long Bay buffer zone project fined for environmental violations

Do Gia Capital Company Limited, the investor of a controversial urban area project in a buffer zone for Ha Long Bay, has been fined VND125 million ($5,140) for environmental violations.

Real Estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Controversial Ha Long Bay buffer zone project suspended for environmental violations

Controversial Ha Long Bay buffer zone project suspended for environmental violations

Inspectors have ordered an immediate stop to construction of a controversial urban area project covering 3.88 hectares in a buffer zone for Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO heritage site.

Real Estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Ho Chi Minh City Securities Corporation fined for using unlicensed staff

Ho Chi Minh City Securities Corporation fined for using unlicensed staff

The State Securities Commission has fined Ho Chi Minh City Securities Corporation (HSC) for violations in employing staff without securities practice certificates.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Ben Tre province's Party chief faces disciplinary action over dishonest asset declaration

Ben Tre province's Party chief faces disciplinary action over dishonest asset declaration

The Central Inspection Committee has proposed the Politburo, the Vietnamese Communist Party's premier decision-making body, to discipline Le Duc Tho, secretary of Ben Tre province's Party Committee, for dishonest declaration of assets.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam regulators to continue probe into TikTok over harmful content

Vietnam regulators to continue probe into TikTok over harmful content

Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) will continue to inspect TikTok’s activities in the country this month following infringements found in May.

Society - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Regulators inspect 11 banks over corporate bond investments

Regulators inspect 11 banks over corporate bond investments

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) said it has conducted spot inspections on 11 banks over their investments in corporate bonds, and fined those that were found to have violated regulations.

Banking - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Danang official dismissed from Party positions over extramarital affair

Danang official dismissed from Party positions over extramarital affair

Le Minh Trung, Vice Chairman of Danang People’s Council, the central city’s legislature, was removed from all Party positions for showing "a lack of morals”, the Party Secretariat announced Thursday.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam requests China to respect its exclusive economic zone

Vietnam requests China to respect its exclusive economic zone

Vietnam asked China not to violate its exclusive economic zone and continental shelf after Bejing announced military drills in the East Sea, known internationally as the South China Sea.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7