Cư M’gar District Forest Protection Division where Bùi Văn Khang acts as the head. — Photo vov.vn Viet Nam News ĐẮK NÔNG — The People’s Procuracy of Đắk Nông Province has begun criminal proceedings against Bùi Văn Khang for abusing position and power while performing duties in the case relating to Phan Hữu Phượng (also known as Moustache Phượng). Khang, 54, who resides in Tân An Ward in Đắk Lắk Province’s Buôn Ma Thuột City, was prosecuted and put into temporary detention on Tuesday in line with Article 365 of the 2015 Penal Code, said Nguyễn Văn Cường, director of Đắk Nông Province’s People’s Procuracy. While expanding the probe of the large-scale illegal logging operation headed by Phượng in Cư Jút District, Đắk Nông Province, investigators determined that Khang, head of the Cư M’gar District’s forest protection division and head of Buôn Đôn District in 2008-17 period, had certified timber transportation between Thảo Trúc Company and Phượng from April to September last … [Read more...] about Head of Cư M’gar District forest protection division prosecuted
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Hà Nội City makes the case for a smart transformation
Business leaders share views at WEF ASEAN Successful WEF on ASEAN concludes Deputy PM calls on young Vietnamese people to be less obedient Suu Kyi pleased with Myanmar’s progress PM meets with multinational corporations A view of Hà Đông District in the southwest of Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Trọng Đạt Viet Nam News Trọng Kiên HÀ NỘI — Ranking among the world’s largest capitals and with a population of around 7.6 million, Hà Nội seems to be almost bursting at the seams with unceasing traffic and chaotic hubbub. The 1000-year-old capital of Việt Nam is a lot of things — its cultural quirks, historical richness and economic vitality might be fascinating; but most wouldn’t consider it an ‘organised’ city, in the sense of modern urban centres that have come to characterise much of the developed, post-industrial economies. At least, not yet. Authorities in Hà Nội are attempting to rectify this ungainly mess with an ambitious ‘smart city’ … [Read more...] about Hà Nội City makes the case for a smart transformation
Head of mobile ranger team admits receiving bribe
Police meet people who work for Phan Huu Phuong at a tent built in Yok Don National Park.-VNA/VNS Photo Le Quang Thai, 49, has been charged with abuse of power after turning a blind eye to timber being transported by Long Vu Company in Cu Jut District. An investigation into the company started in April this year, resulting the arrest of owner Phan Huu Phuong, known as “Moustache Phuong”, a resident of EaT’ling Town, in May. Phuong alledgedly bribed Thai to ignore the illegal timber trafficking. Thái admitted to investigators that he received VND120 million (US$5,100) from an employee of Thao Truc Company. On April 27, police and border guard officers in Dak Nong found 40.2 cu.m. of timber being carried away by two trucks from Yok Don National Park on the border of Dak Nong and Dak Lak. The two truck drivers - Tran Luu Lan and Ho Trong Dung - failed to present legitimate documents specifying the origin of the timber. They told police that the timber was being taken to a … [Read more...] about Head of mobile ranger team admits receiving bribe