Mother jailed for life for killing five-year-old son to claim insurance payouts in Vietnam
DANANG: A court in the central city of Danang on Thursday sentenced a 45-year-old woman to life imprisonment for murdering her five-year-old son and fraudulently claiming more than VND4.1 billion (around US$150,000) in life insurance payouts after staging the death as an accidental drowning.
Vietnamese mother jailed for life for killing five-year-old son to claim insurance payouts
DANANG, (Vietnam): A court in the central city of Danang on Thursday (Aug 6) sentenced a 45-year-old woman to life imprisonment for murdering her five-year-old son and fraudulently claiming more than VNĐ4.1 billion (around US$150,000) in life insurance payouts after staging the death as an accidental drowning
Govt initiates expiry review of anti-dumping duties on China, Vietnam steel coils imports
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has initiated an expiry review of the anti-dumping duties imposed on imports of prepainted, painted or colour-coated steel coils (subject merchandise) originating or imported from China and Vietnam.
Malaysia, Vietnam agree to strengthen defence cooperation over a range of strategic areas
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia and Vietnam have agreed to strengthen defence cooperation across a range of strategic areas, including artificial intelligence (AI), intelligence sharing, bilateral military training and submarine rescue operations, as both countries seek to enhance their preparedness against evolving regional security challenges.
Foreign investment inflows surge in Vietnam on improved investor confidence
HANOI: Vietnam attracted more than US$38 billion in registered foreign investment in the first seven months of 2026, up 58 per cent year-on-year, as the country continued to strengthen its appeal as a destination for global manufacturing and high-tech investment.
Couple sentenced to 24 years over illegal drug ring at karaoke bar in Vietnam
HANOI: The Hanoi People's Court on Wednesday (Aug 5) sentenced 50 defendants following a one-day trial for organising illegal drug use at a karaoke bar in the capital city.
Two Nguyen-era military posts uncovered at Vietnam's Hai Van Pass
DANANG: Archaeologists have discovered foundation structures for two important military defensive posts on the Thien Ly (North-South) route through the Hai Van Pass in Danangthat are believed to date to nearly 200 years ago, during the Nguyen Dynasty.
Chinese film "Dear You" resonates with local audiences at premiere in Vietnam
HANOI: Chinese film "Dear You" premiered in Vietnam's southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday (Aug 4) ahead of its nationwide theatrical release.
Fresh measures put in place to stabilise prices
The government has introduced a range of fiscal and price management measures to keep inflation in check.
Science, technology to boost Vietnam agriculture
Vietnam's agricultural sector maintains stable production, robust export growth and a healthy trade surplus.
