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.

Stunning lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse lit up the sky above Việt Nam last night, turning the Moon a deep red. Visible across Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania, Việt Nam was among the best places to watch the rare celestial spectacle.

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