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Truong My Lan’s death sentence upheld in Van Thinh Phat trial

The court rejected clemency for Truong My Lan, citing the gravity of her crimes, but allowed her seven days to appeal for presidential clemency.

Truong My Lan’s restitution tops 75%: Will she avoid the death penalty?

Will restitution and pledges for public welfare save Truong My Lan from execution in one of Vietnam’s largest embezzlement cases?

Opening of the trial involving Xuyen Viet Oil Company

The indictment concluded that the actions of Hạnh and her co-conspirators not only caused significant State budget losses, but also eroded public trust in government management.

Truong My Lan pleads for leniency as death penalty recommendation stands

During the ongoing trial, Truong My Lan expressed emotional turmoil as the prosecution reaffirmed its stance on the death penalty.

Appellate trial held for Van Thinh Phat case

The High People’s Court in Ho Chi Minh City on November 4 opened the appellate trial for the case involving property developer Van Thinh Phat Group and Saigon Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SCB).

Appellate court reduces sentence for Tan Hoang Minh’s chair to 7 years

In a recent appellate verdict, Do Anh Dung, chairman of Tan Hoang Minh Group, saw his sentence reduced from eight to seven years by the High People's Court in Hanoi.

Truong My Lan, facing death penalty, seeks compensation for financial victims

Convicted fraudster Trương Mỹ Lan, who was sentenced to death earlier this year for her involvement in Việt Nam’s largest financial scandal, is seeking to compensate over 35,000 bondholders she swindled money from.

Former Bac Ninh leaders indicted in AIC bribery case

The Supreme People's Procuracy on September 13 issued an indictment against Nguyen Nhan Chien, former Secretary of the Bac Ninh provincial Party Committee, Nguyen Tu Quynh, former Chairman of the Bac Ninh People's Committee, and 11 other defendants.

The entrepreneur who abandoned Da Nang's 'Silicon Valley’

The enterprise behind the so-called Da Nang Silicon Valley once developed at lightening speed and became a giant, but it has gone downhill recently.

Dutch Lady brand clarifies identity following arrest of Holland Milk CEO

On August 30, the Ministry of Public Security announced the arrest and prosecution of Nguyen Trung Vuong, CEO of Ha Lan (Holland) Milk Joint Stock Company, for "Manufacturing and trading counterfeit goods as food."

Ministry official given luxury watch in exchange for petroleum trading license

With the excuse of a belated birthday gift, the CEO of Xuyen Viet Oil Mai Thi Hong Hanh gave a luxury Patek Philippine watch to Nguyen Loc An, a Ministry of Investment and Trade (MOIT) official.

Xuyen Viet Oil bribed party secretary with VND13 billion, luxury goods

At the time when its company leaders gave bribes to state officials, Xuyen Viet Oil Travel and Transport Trading Co Ltd had stockholder equity of minus VND462 billion and owed VND1.246 trillion in environmental protection tax to the state.

Quoc Cuong Gia Lai CEO & 16 others charged in fraud case involving state assets

Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan, CEO of Quoc Cuong Gia Lai Joint Stock Company, allegedly conspired with several individuals to transfer the 39-39B Ben Van Don project in Ho Chi Minh City, causing state losses amounting to hundreds of billions of VND.

Former FLC Chairman Trinh Van Quyet sentenced to 21 years in prison

Trinh Van Quyet, former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the real estate developer FLC Group JSC, on August 5 was sentenced to 21 years in prison for the charges of "fraudulent appropriation of property" and "stock market manipulation".

Thai Duong Group’s illegal rare earth exploitation causes loss of VND600bil

Legal proceedings have been launched against 26 individuals allegedly involving in the illegal rare earth exploitation case at Thai Duong Group JSC.

Tan Tan Peanuts founder faces legal charges: A decade-long corporate saga

Tan Tan Peanuts, a popular snack among Vietnamese consumers, has been embroiled in a prolonged legal battle leading to the prosecution of its founder.

Second phase of Van Thinh Phat case: 35,000 bondholders notified

In the latest development of the Van Thinh Phat fraud case, the HCM City People's Court has issued a notice to more than 35,000 bondholders, urging them to verify their personal information and follow trial updates on the court's online portal.

Nguyen Quoc Cuong's business ventures post-exit from Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC

Following his departure from Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC in 2018, Nguyen Quoc Cuong, also known as Cuong "Dollar," has successfully built a diverse career, establishing businesses across multiple industries.

Nguyen Quoc Cuong appointed CEO of Quoc Cuong Gia Lai, replacing his mother

Nguyen Quoc Cuong, popularly known as Cuong 'Dollar,' has been appointed as the new CEO of Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC, succeeding his mother, Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan, who was recently dismissed from the Board of Directors.

Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan arrested: What role did her son play at Quoc Cuong Gia Lai?

Once a prominent figure in the company, Nguyen Quoc Cuong’s role and the timing of his exit are critical to understanding the full scope of the company’s controversial land transactions.