Van Thinh Phat case tests investor confidence in Vietnam


by Radio Free Asia

Radio Free Asia— The case highlights lax government oversight of the financial system, observers say.

Phys.org—Extraordinary Vietnam fraud case exposes the inherent vulnerabilities of banks. The financial crisis of 2008 showed just how much the world depends on banks being well run. Since then, regulators have been given new powers to keep some of the biggest institutions on a much shorter leash to stamp out risk, greed and corruption.

Cosmoso—test. test test

The Guardian—Peter Bol case prompts Wada to reform synthetic EPO testing processes. Anti-doping agency now requires two experts to assess resultAustralian’s ban was lifted after analysis of second sampleAthletes who record inconclusive initial doping test results for synthetic EPO may be saved from public shaming, following World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) reforms prompted by the Peter Bol saga.The Australian Olympian was provisionally suspended from competition in January 2023 after an out-of-competition test showed he had elevated levels of synthetic EPO, which can stimulate...