37 defendants sentenced in nationwide illegal weapon case

The investigation began when police of then Pleiku city in Gia Lai discovered a homemade firearm while examining an individual involved in hunting activities. This initial discovery led investigators to uncover a complex web of manufacturers, dealers, and storage operators.

Statue of Bitcoin's mysterious founder

Bitcoin man of mystery Satoshi Nakamoto, who many believe started the cryptocurrency, has a new home at Hà Nội’s Century Tower. A statue has been unveiled of Nakamoto making Việt Nam only the fifth country to host this type of artwork. Blockchain advocates hope it will inspire greater understanding of the technology.

Green shoots in Hà Nội’s farming future

The Agricultural Extension Programme for the 2026–2030 period is highlighted as a key strategy to enhance production capacity, increase farmers’ incomes and meet the rising domestic and international demand for safe, high-quality agricultural products.

Farmers helped to promote sustainable livestock development

The Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods (SAAF) programme has been launched by Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) to support the building of healthier, more sustainable and more inclusive food systems from livestock and aquaculture.

Former SJC general director, 15 others prosecuted in major embezzlement case

At the centre of the case is Lê Thúy Hằng, former general director of SJC, who has been indicted on both counts. Investigators determined that through a series of fraudulent schemes, Hằng unlawfully gained more than VNĐ71 billion (US$about 2.7 million) while causing losses of over VNĐ107.4 billion to State assets and the SJC.

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