According to preliminary information, Thuan and an accessory entered a store of Bach Hoa Xanh – a major Vietnamese grocery retailer – on Son Ky Street in Tan Phu District at around 9:55 pm on Friday. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City police arrest armed robbery suspect
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Social distancing leaves Saigon landmarks deserted
"This silence is probably a good opportunity for each of us to slow down, and reflect more on life. In difficult times, each individual should maintain a positive mindset and act more responsibly within their community, join hands with the Government and build a better Saigon," Thien said. … [Read more...] about Social distancing leaves Saigon landmarks deserted
Three men imprisoned for attempting to overthrow people’s administration
HCM City (VNA) – The People’s Court of Ho Chi Minh City on June 24 sentenced a Vietnamese-American and two Vietnamese citizens to a total 30 years in prison for engaging in activities to overthrow the people’s administration, in accordance with Article 109 of the 2015 Criminal Code. US citizen Nguyen Michael Phuong Minh, born 1964, was given a 12-year sentence, while Huynh Duc Thanh Binh, born 1996 and residing in HCM City’s District 10, got 10 years in prison and Tran Long Phi, born 1998 and residing in Dong Nai province’s Bien Hoa city, got 8 years. Nguyen Michael Phuong Minh will be deported from Vietnam after serving his time in prison. A fourth defendant in the case, Huynh Duc Thinh, who is father of Huynh Duc Thanh Binh, was imprisoned for one year on the charge of not denouncing criminals. The judging council said the defendants’ acts were especially serious, posing danger to society and directly harming the existence of the … [Read more...] about Three men imprisoned for attempting to overthrow people’s administration
Octogenarian who rejected poverty status donates life’s savings to Vietnam’s COVID-19 cause
A rural household is classified as poor in Vietnam if it has a monthly per capita income of VND700,000 ($30) or lower, or up to VND1 million ($42) but it lacks access to three out of five basic social services including healthcare, education, housing, clean water and hygiene, and information, according to a 2015 government decision. … [Read more...] about Octogenarian who rejected poverty status donates life’s savings to Vietnam’s COVID-19 cause
HCMC commemorates death anniversary of Hung Kings
Attending at the meaningful annual event were Secretary of HCMC Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan, Chairman of the city People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong, Chairwoman of the city People's Council Nguyen Thi Le, Chairwoman of Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee in Ho Chi Minh City To Thi Bich Chau. … [Read more...] about HCMC commemorates death anniversary of Hung Kings
