Breaking news on July 2nd: Warning about live stream sales and the leakage of personal information following administrative boundary mergers.

1. Livestream selling: Legal risks and liability

E-commerce is becoming a "gold mine" for young people, but it also carries many risks if they lack legal knowledge. At the seminar "Legal Knowledge, Sales Skills and Livestreaming Techniques" (Ho Chi Minh City, July 1st), Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hoi (Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City) emphasized the importance of equipping oneself with digital skills and legal knowledge to avoid violations when doing business online.

2. Warning about the leakage of personal information after the merger of administrative boundaries.

Many people have shared personal information, including their new VNeID addresses, on social media after the administrative boundaries were adjusted.

Security expert Vu Ngoc Son warns that this could be exploited by malicious actors to forge documents or commit fraud, especially since AI technology has the ability to analyze images and extract sensitive information.

3. Fuel discounts fluctuate sharply due to the Middle East conflict.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade stated that the conflict in the Middle East has caused world oil prices to rise sharply, leading to a significant decrease in discounts in Vietnam (at times as low as 100-200 VND/liter). Although prices have recovered slightly since June 25th, the Ministry advises businesses to be flexible in responding to market fluctuations.

4. Whales are seen in large numbers near the coast of Gia Lai - Dak Lak.

In recent days, locals have observed many whales (including mother-calf pairs) hunting near the sea areas of Gia Lai and Dak Lak provinces. This phenomenon is believed to be due to abundant food sources and a clean marine environment.

5. Criminal charges filed in the fire at a scrap metal factory in Hung Yen, which killed 6 people.

The Hung Yen Provincial Police have initiated a criminal case and temporarily detained Nguyen Van Hang and Trinh Dinh Hieu for "Violating regulations on fire prevention and fighting" (Article 313 of the 2015 Penal Code) in connection with the scrap metal factory fire on June 28 in Lac Dao commune. The fire resulted in 6 deaths and 2 injuries.

6. Suspect arrested for investment fraud in Ivory Coast that embezzled 2.9 billion VND.

Quang Ngai police have arrested PTKHoa (47 years old, from Ho Chi Minh City) for defrauding many people using the guise of business investment in Ivory Coast. Hoa embezzled 2.9 billion VND from victim NXP (Quang Ngai) for personal use. Authorities are calling on other victims to contact them to clarify the matter.