Vietnam sends ex-ministers, executives, to prison for graft

13 Sept 09:54 Key points summarised by AI

Former Vietnamese Information Minister Nguyen Bac Son received a life sentence for accepting a $3 million bribe to orchestrate an inflated acquisition deal.
The 2016 deal involved state-owned Mobifone purchasing 95% of Audio Visual Global (AVG) shares for $383.83 million, a price nearly ten times its true value.
Son's successor, Truong Minh Tuan, was sentenced to 14 years for taking a $500,000 bribe related to the same fraudulent acquisition.
Key Mobifone executives, including former chairman Le Nam Tra and executive director Cao Duy Hai, received lengthy prison terms for their involvement in bribery and mismanagement.
AVG CEO Pham Nhat Vu was jailed for giving bribes, alongside nine other officials and executives implicated in the widespread corruption case.

Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training

Yesterday 20:52 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China's Academy of Armoured Forces to strengthen military cooperation.
Discussions included exchanging military curricula, expertise, and information on cyber, space affairs, AI, and UAV technology.
Both nations plan to share knowledge and experience in combating online crime and scam networks.
China reiterated its neutral stance on the Thai-Cambodian border situation, supporting peaceful resolution efforts.