Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The HCM City People’s Procuracy on Friday sought life imprisonment for Trần Phương Bình, former general director and vice chairman of Đông Á Bank for “abusing power to appropriate assets,” and another 20 years for “lack of responsibility, causing serious consequences”. It also wanted Bình to pay the bank VNĐ3.568 trillion (US$153 million) in compensation. Bình is one of 26 defendants in the ongoing trial, with Phan Văn Anh Vũ, aka Vũ Nhôm, former chairman of Đà Nẵng-based Bắc Nam 79 Construction Joint-Stock Co, and Nguyễn Thị Kim Xuyến, the lender’s former deputy general director, being among the others. They also face charges of causing losses by “intentionally violating regulations on economic management, causing serious consequences.” The prosecutors have sought 15-17 years’ … [Read more...] about Prosecutors demand life sentence for former Đông Á Bank chief
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HCM City’s poor students receive bikes under “Life Journey” program
Addressing the ceremony, Vice State President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, who is also Chairwoman of the NFVC, applauded community activities of the AIA which has presented scholarships, bikes and insurance contracts worth VND 35 billion (USD 1.5 million) to Vietnamese needy students since 2012. In 2018 alone, the company has provided over VND 10 billion (USD 429,315) for the fund, she said. Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh presents the Labour Order, third class, to the AIA Vietnam in recognition of its outstanding social and charitable activities. AIA Vietnam General Director Wayne Besant said the “Life Journey” program, which has been jointly launched by the fund and the company since 2014, has given more than 8,000 bikes to poor Vietnamese children. On this occasion, Thinh presented the Labor Order, third class, to the AIA Vietnam in recognition of its outstanding social and charitable activities. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about HCM City’s poor students receive bikes under “Life Journey” program
HCM City’s poor students receive bikes under “Life Journey” programme
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh presents the Labour Order, third class, to the AIA Vietnam in recognition of its outstanding social and charitable activities.(Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The National Fund for Vietnamese Children (NFVC) and AIA Vietnam Life Insurance Company Limited on December 7 handed over 100 bikes, gifts and 20 free life insurance contracts to 120 underprivileged students in Ho Chi Minh City as part of the “Life Journey” programme. Addressing the ceremony, Vice State President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, who is also Chairwoman of the NFVC, applauded community activities of the AIA which has presented scholarships, bikes and insurance contracts worth 35 billion VND (1.5 million USD) to Vietnamese needy students since 2012. In 2018 alone, the company has provided over 10 billion VND (429,315 USD) for the fund, she said. AIA Vietnam General Director Wayne Besant said the “Life Journey” programme, which has been jointly … [Read more...] about HCM City’s poor students receive bikes under “Life Journey” programme
Discussion with Abbott’s “Virus Hunter” about life changing technology
As an Abbott expert, could you provide a glimpse into the global status of HIV/AIDS? Gavin Cloherty, head of Infectious Disease Research, one of Abbott’s leading Virus Hunters Nearly 37 million people around the world are living with HIV. Today, three out of four people living with HIV know their status, the vital first step to getting treatment. Thanks to sustained access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), many 58 per cent of HIV infected people are living longer and healthier, gradually reducing the risk of transmission. Nevertheless, the HIV virus rapidly evolves into new strains, making it more difficult to eliminate. For more than 30 years, Abbott’s research and diagnostics work has helped to identify these new strains in the fight against HIV/AIDS. We were especially proud that our first HIV blood test was approved by the US FDA in 1985. Ever since, our broad range of tests have spanned the entire continuum of care for people at risk for HIV or living with the … [Read more...] about Discussion with Abbott’s “Virus Hunter” about life changing technology
Abbott”s HIV “Virus Hunter” on life changing technology
As an Abbott expert, could you provide a glimpse into the global status of HIV and AIDS? Nearly 37 million people around the world are living with HIV. Today, three out of four people living with HIV know their status, which is the vital first step to getting treatment. Thanks to sustained access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), many people with HIV are living longer and healthier lives (about 58 per cent are accessing ART). Also, the risk of transmission is reduced gradually. Nevertheless, the HIV virus rapidly evolves into new strains, making it more difficult to eliminate. Gavin Cloherty, head of Infectious Disease Research, one of Abbott’s leading Virus Hunters As an expert in virus hunting, could you provide a glimpse into the global status of HIV/AIDS? Nearly 37 million people around the world are living with HIV. Today, three out of four people living with HIV know their status, which is the vital first step to getting treatment. Thanks to sustained access to … [Read more...] about Abbott”s HIV “Virus Hunter” on life changing technology