🇻🇳Week of September 7

A tropical depression is forecast to move inland from the evening of September 13, making landfall between Ha Tinh and Quang Tri provinces. The depression is expected to bring strong winds and very heavy rain across central Vietnam, with some areas receiving more than 500mm.12345

Two commercial ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian commercial ship was among the vessels struck, and one person was killed in the attack.1234

The United States has significantly narrowed the time window for escorting cargo ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The change in escort duration is tied to the attacks on shipping in the waterway.51

Iran attacked ships and expanded a prohibited zone in the Strait of Hormuz. The episode has been described as a "tanker war 2.0" in the waterway.67

Satellite imagery showed damage at a US base following an Iranian attack. Iran has changed its approach and is seeking the "Achilles heel" of the US Air Force.89

Dang Phan Tuong, former chairman of the board of directors of the National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT), has been prosecuted, according to multiple Vietnamese outlets. The case is described as an expansion of an investigation into the electricity sector. Dong Anh Electrical Equipment Corporation has also issued information about the prosecution.123456789

The prosecution of Dang Phan Tuong was reported by state outlets CafeF, Tin tức 24h, and Znews, as well as the pro-government VietnamNet, the centrist VnExpress, Tuổi Trẻ, and Thanh Niên, and the wire services Tiền Phong, kenh14.vn, and Docnhanh.vn. The reports identify him as the former chairman of EVNNPT's board of directors.10123456789

The prosecution is part of a broader investigation into the electricity sector, according to Docnhanh.vn. The reports do not specify the charges or the details of the alleged wrongdoing.7

Dong Anh Electrical Equipment Corporation has provided information regarding the prosecution of the former EVNNPT chairman, as reported by Tuổi Trẻ. The nature of the company's statement or its connection to the case is not detailed in the available sources.2

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng traveled to India to attend the 18th BRICS Summit and took part in a discussion session there. He also held a brief meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines. The trip and the session took place on September 12.123456789

At the summit, Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng put forward three major orientations for the group. The proposals were presented during the discussion session in India.1310

The BRICS summit brought together leaders including those of China and India, who pledged to move toward resolving their border dispute. The meeting was the 18th BRICS Summit, held in India.1056

Cancer patients at Vietnam's Hospital E reported being asked to enclose 50,000 to 100,000 dong in paperwork to receive radiation therapy sooner. The reports prompted the hospital to announce it would hold a dialogue with patients.1234

Hospital E suspended the management positions of the department involved in the cash-envelope radiation allegations. The hospital's director said the matter would be handled strictly and without cover-up.135

Hospital E also responded to information that patients had to enclose money to receive faster examinations. The hospital said it would address the reports through the announced patient dialogue.34