Dak Lak terrorist attack culprits receive stiff prison sentences
VOV.VN - The People’s Court of Dak Lak province in the Central Highlands region on January 20 imposed stiff sentences on those involved in terrorist attacks on local communal offices last June, killing nine officials and people.
Computer viruses cause US$716 million in damage to Vietnamese users
VOV.VN - Computer viruses caused an estimated loss of VND17.3 trillion (approx. US$716 million) to Vietnamese users last year, a figure much lower than the previous years, reported Bkav Technology Group.
Vietnam receives 62 deportees from China following illegal entry
VOV.VN - Sixty-two Vietnamese citizens who had stayed illegally in China were returned to Vietnamese authorities on January 19 at the Ly Van Border Gate in the northern province of Cao Bang.
Hanoi – world’s 144th most liveable city: ECA
Hanoi moved up 16 places to 144th in a global ranking of the world's most liveable cities.
Vietnam, UK cooperate in human trafficking prevention, control
Commander of the Border Guard Command Lieutenant General Le Duc Thai and Head of Home Office International Operation of the UK’s Home Office Victoria Pullen signed an agreement on cooperation in the prevention and combating of human trafficking between the two sides in Hanoi on January 18.
Vietnam, UNESCO expand cooperation in natural sciences, culture, education
Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Hong Thai on January 18 had a working session with Chief Representative of UNESCO in Vietnam Jonathan Baker.
Vietnamese artist features in Forbes’ 50 Over 50: Asia 2023
VOV.VN - Forbes Magazine has named People’s Artist Bach Tuyet, a cai luong (reformed opera) performer, on its 50 Over 50: Asia 2023 list.
Wanted Chinese national detained in Binh Duong
The police of the southern province of Binh Duong, in coordination with Chinese police, on January 17 arrested a Chinese national on the international wanted list for human trafficking.
Efforts made to tighten management of information on social networks
The Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) reported that in 2023, it had repeatedly worked with foreign service providers like Meta (Facebook), Google, Apple and TikTok to prevent toxic information and fake news from spreading.
Drug trafficking ring from Laos to Vietnam busted
VOV.VN - The police of the central province of Nghe An that borders Laos said on January 18 that they have smashed a drug trafficking ring from Laos to Vietnam, arresting two suspects.