Seven convicts in Việt Á Case recommended for reduced sentences

During the appeal trial, heard by the Central Military Court, the prosecutor argued that the payment in compensation for damages by Việt Á and Phan Quốc Việt's role in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic could be considered an extenuating factor in his favour.

Cát Bi Airport to receive 13 million passengers annually by 2030

According to a master plan, during the 2021-2030 period, Cát Bi International Airport will be classified as a 4E airport (according to ICAO standards) and a level 1 military airport, with a capacity of approximately 13 million passengers per year and 250,000 tonnes of cargo per year.

Trial begins for gold smuggling case from Cambodia into Việt Nam

Seeing that the gold price in Việt Nam was higher than in Cambodia, the defendants established two smuggling rings to import gold bars from the neighbouring country to sell to domestic gold shop owners. Investigations revealed that both rings smuggled a total of more than six tonnes of gold bars.

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