Technological advances in 2015

Vietnam received 109 investors in the technology sector in 2019. In the first half of 2020, only a modest number of new investors joined the market. Instead, the investments last year mostly came from domestic companies and foreign investors who had worked in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Investment in technology in Southeast Asia: focus shifts to Vietnam

Dr. Mahmoud Reza Banki – President Trump granted a full pardon to Dr. Mahmoud Reza Banki. This pardon is supported by many elected officials of stature, including the late Representative John Lewis, Senator Diane Feinstein, and other Members of Congress. Dr. Banki is an Iranian American citizen who came to the United States when he was 18 years old. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, before obtaining a PhD from Princeton University and an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles. In 2010 Dr. Banki was charged with monetary violations of Iranian sanctions and making false statements. The charges related to sanctions violations were subsequently overturned by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. However, the felony charges for making false statements have prevented Dr. Banki from resuming a full life. In the years since his conviction, Dr. Banki has dedicated himself to his community and maintained a sincere love and respect … [Read more...] about Google self-driving car engineer who stole 14,000 files of trade secrets before going to work for Uber is pardoned by Donald Trump

Bill K. Kapri: President Trump granted a commutation to Bill Kapri, more commonly known as Kodak Black. Kodak Black is a prominent artist and community leader. This commutation is supported by numerous religious leaders, including Pastor Darrell Scott and Rabbi Schneur Kaplan. Additional supporters include Bernie Kerik, Hunter Pollack, Gucci Mane, Lil Pump, Lil Yachty, Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens, Jack Brewer formerly of the National Football League, and numerous other notable community leaders. Kodak Black was sentenced to 46 months in prison for making a false statement on a Federal document. He has served nearly half of his sentence. Before his conviction and after reaching success as a recording artist, Kodak Black became deeply involved in numerous philanthropic efforts. In fact, he has committed to supporting a variety of charitable efforts, such as providing educational resources to students and families of fallen law enforcement officers and the underprivileged. In … [Read more...] about Bannon’s VERY rocky road to pardon: How millionaire ex-Breitbart chairman who led Trump to victory resigned as chief strategist after fall out with Javanka and was arrested on Chinese fugitive’s yacht for ‘robbing $1 million from Trump wall donors’

"I am deeply impressed by the number of tenants that have already signed on for Prince Square. As the first commercial retailing project for Prince Real Estate Group, I am pleased to note that the construction of Prince Square will involve the use of advanced equipment and attract world-renowned brands that will cater to the needs and preferences of Phnom Penh residents," said H.E. Mr. Khuong Sreng, municipal governor of Phnom Penh. "We hope it will attract local and international tourists to the city and increase Phnom Penh's attractiveness as an investment destination in Cambodia." … [Read more...] about Prince Holding Group Brings International Brands to Cambodia With New Commercial Retailing Project