Trump says his son sought information on Clinton from Russians in 2016The Saigon Times Daily U.S. President Donald Trump holds a Make America Great Again rally in Olentangy Orange High School in Lewis Center, OH, U.S., August 4, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged on Sunday that his son met with Russians in 2016 at Trump Tower to get information on his election opponent Hillary Clinton, saying it was “totally legal” and “done all the time in politics.” The Republican president had previously said the meeting was about the adoption of Russian children by Americans. Trump’s morning Twitter post was his most direct statement on the purpose of the meeting, though his son and others have said it was to gather damaging information on the Democratic candidate. In a post on Twitter, Trump also denied reports in the Washington Post and CNN that he was concerned his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., could … [Read more...] about Trump says his son sought information on Clinton from Russians in 2016
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U.S. grand jury indicts 12 Russian spies in 2016 election hacking
U.S. grand jury indicts 12 Russian spies in 2016 election hackingThe Saigon Times Daily Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein announces grand jury indictments of 12 Russian intelligence officers in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation during a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington, U.S., July 13, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - A federal grand jury on Friday, July 13 indicted 12 Russian military intelligence officers on charges of hacking the computer networks of 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party, the Justice Department said. The indictment, secured by Special Counsel Robert Mueller in his ongoing investigation of Russian involvement in the 2016 election won by President Donald Trump, was issued three days before Trump, who is currently on a visit to Britain, meets Russian President Vladimir Putin for a summit in Helsinki. “The indictment charges 12 Russian military … [Read more...] about U.S. grand jury indicts 12 Russian spies in 2016 election hacking
Malaysian Prime Minister launches election campaign
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak (Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp) Hanoi (VNA) - Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has launched an election campaign for the upcoming general election, with a series of promising commitments to bringing a better future for Malaysian people. Speaking to thousands of people on April 7, PM Najib pledged to lead the nation on the path to stronger development, and address the rising costs of living at present if the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) led by him continues to lead the country. He promised to increase the minimum wage to about 388 USD per month, modernise transport infrastructure, and create 3 million new jobs. On April 6, PM Najib announced the dissolution of the Parliament to pave the way for a general election. Normally, a general election will be held within 60 days from the dissolution of the parliament. Voters will elect the 222-member House of Representatives, the lower house of the parliament. After … [Read more...] about Malaysian Prime Minister launches election campaign
Malaysia Prime Minister launches election campaign
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak (Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp) Hanoi (VNA) - Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has launched an election campaign for the upcoming general election, with a series of promising commitments to bringing a better future for Malaysian people. Speaking to thousands of people on April 7, PM Najib pledged to lead the nation on the path to stronger development, and address the rising costs of living at present if the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) led by him continues to lead the country. He promised to increase the minimum wage to about 388 USD per month, modernise transport infrastructure, and create 3 million new jobs. On April 6, PM Najib announced the dissolution of the Parliament to pave the way for a general election. Normally, a general election will be held within 60 days from the dissolution of the parliament. Voters will elect the 222-member House of Representatives, the lower house of the parliament. After … [Read more...] about Malaysia Prime Minister launches election campaign
PAPI Report: Less corruption in public sector
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Findings from the 2017 Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI) Report, which was released in Hanoi on April 4, showed a significant turnaround in citizens’ perceptions and experiences in corruption in the public sector. A total of 14,097 citizens randomly selected from all 63 provinces and cities were interviewed for the 2017 PAPI, which assesses citizen experiences with national and local government performance in governance, public administration and public service delivery. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Kamal Malhotra, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam, said: “The 2017 survey results are mixed and reveal both encouraging and worrying trends. Particularly noteworthy is the reversal in the downward trend since 2013 in control of corruption in the public sector.” “Citizens report improvements in both their perceptions and personal … [Read more...] about PAPI Report: Less corruption in public sector