The New York Senate adopted a bill on Wednesday (May 8) to grant the US Congress access to Donald Trump's state tax returns, after the US president blocked attempts by congressional committees to review his past filings. President Donald Trump is in a bitter standoff with US Congress over the access to his tax returns. (AFP/Brendan Smialowski) The bill still has to be approved by the New York State Assembly, but that body is dominated by Democrats, making its passage all but certain. The bill - the latest round in a battle between the Republican president and the Democrat-led House of Representatives - will then have to be signed by Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has already signaled his support for the plan. Introduced by Democratic-Senator Brad Hoylman, the bill authorises the state's fiscal authorities to share tax declarations with three congressional committees in Washington. In most US states, taxpayers have to submit three separate tax returns - one to the … [Read more...] about New York Senate votes to grant access to Trump”s taxes
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US ‘sex slave’ guru goes on trial in New York
An American "self-help" guru who allegedly ran a cult-like society of women sex slaves has gone on trial in Brooklyn, and some of his former female supporters were the first to take the stand. Six people had been due to appear in the dock, but 58-year-old Keith Raniere will now be the only one to stand trial. He faces a host of federal charges, including sex trafficking, extortion and conspiracy. The other five -- all women who held management positions in various organizations headed by Raniere, including actress Allison Mack -- have pleaded guilty one by one and avoided going on trial. Raniere was the leader of Nxivm, a purported life coaching group that prosecutors say instead extorted money from followers and enabled the accused to sexually exploit female devotees. Over the course of two decades, more than 16,000 people took at least one of Raniere's "self-help" workshops, which promised to develop a student's "human potential" -- to the tune of $5,000 for a five-day course. Many … [Read more...] about US ‘sex slave’ guru goes on trial in New York
Vietnamese designer enters the big league at New York Fashion Week
Vietnamese designer Cong Tri launched his Autumn and Winter 2019 collection at New York Fashion Week (USA) Monday. New York is one of the four largest fashion capitals in the world alongside London, Milan and Paris. Tri presented on the world stage his signature work - cocktail dresses and red carpet costumes. The task was a challenging one this time as it was the first joint venture between him and Kate Young, one of the top 10 stylists in Hollywood. Cong Tri had to strike a balance between his own creativity and suggestions from the fashion expert with long experience of working with A-list stars. He came up with a 42 dresses collection called "Cuoc dao choi cua cac vi sao" (Walk of the Stars) Explaining the inspiration for his latest work, he said: "For me, women are like the stars that always shine in someone's heart. I like to see women in prom dresses as gorgeous as celebrities on red carpet." During his 15-minute window, Cong Tri introduced to the international audience … [Read more...] about Vietnamese designer enters the big league at New York Fashion Week
New York gathering celebrates Tet
Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) and the Vietnamese Consulate General in New York have held a get-together on the occasion of the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) festival. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) and the Vietnamese Consulate General in New York have held a get-together on the occasion of the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) festival, with the participation of nearly 400 overseas Vietnamese. In his remarks, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the mission, informed participants about what the homeland has achieved in 2018. The most noteworthy is Vietnam’s ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), it successful organisation of the World Economic Forum on ASEAN, the country’s first-ever membership of the UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), and the deployment of the first level-2 field hospital in South Sudan … [Read more...] about New York gathering celebrates Tet
US jury convicts New York subway bomber
NEW YORK — A US jury convicted a Brooklyn immigrant from Bangladesh of terrorism on Tuesday for detonating a bomb in a crowded New York subway passage near Times Square in the name of the Islamic State group. Akayed Ullah, 28, who migrated to the United States in 2011, was found guilty by a unanimous jury as Americans went to the polls in the midterm elections. His trial in Manhattan lasted a week. The December 11, 2017 blast wounded Ullah and three other people in a tunnel below the Port Authority bus terminal, not far from iconic Times Square. The bomb, which he strapped to his body with zip wires, failed to detonate as planned, and Ullah was left with burns to his torso and hands. His victims suffered minor complaints such as ringing in their ears and headaches. But the explosion sowed panic and disrupted the morning commute during the busy Christmas tourism season, six weeks after another a truck driver, also reportedly inspired by the IS group, killed eight people … [Read more...] about US jury convicts New York subway bomber
PM leaves New York, concluding his working trip
Prime Minister Nguyen XuanPhuc (left) and President of Cuba’s Council of State and Council of Ministers Miguel Diaz-Canel. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc left New York in the evening of September 27 (local time), concluding his working trip to attend the High-level General Debate of the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly. Earlier, the PM had bilateral meetings with top leaders of Cuba, Bulgaria, Croatia, Fiji and Saint Lucia, during which he briefed them on Vietnam’s development achievements and its foreign policy. He asked these countries to support Vietnam’s candidacy for non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council for the 2020-2021 tenure, and affirmed the country’s strong commitment to contributing more to maintaining international peace and security. The leaders appreciated Vietnam’s increasingly important role in the region and the world. They expressed their belief that Vietnam would perform … [Read more...] about PM leaves New York, concluding his working trip
Forbes: Vietnam to become IT outsourcing powerhouse
Forbes has predicted that Vietnam is on the path to become a hot spot for IT outsourcing and will soon become a world powerhouse in this field. Vietnam has progressed towards promoting IT development, calling for investment from tech giants around the globe - Photo: sggp.org.vn The New York-based business magazine has run an article by Anna Frazzetto - a leading expert on digital technology and technology solutions working for the recruitment consultancy and IT outsourcing service provider Harvey Nash - said that Vietnam is emerging as a potential IT outsourcing centre. The prestigious US magazine described Vietnam as “a small but mighty outsourcing powerhouse in the Asia-Pacific,” saying that it is a country few would think to equate with Silicon Valley but “one with a tech spirit and talented population that reminds many of the industrious beginnings of America’s storied technology epicenter.” The fact is, IT outsourcing in Vietnam is fairly … [Read more...] about Forbes: Vietnam to become IT outsourcing powerhouse
New York Times, New Yorker win Pulitzer for #MeToo watershed
The New York Times and The New Yorker won the Pulitzer Prize for public service on Monday for explosive reporting that brought down Harvey Weinstein and spawned a cultural watershed on the issue of sexual harassment. The prestigious prize was awarded to the Times team led by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey and New Yorker contributor Ronan Farrow, for reports that disgraced the Hollywood mogul and sparked an avalanche of accusations against other powerful men. Since the Times and New Yorker articles last October, more than 100 women have publicly accused the producer of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to rape, sparking the #MeToo movement that has seen a string of influential men lose their jobs and reputation. Weinstein's marriage has ended, he has been under police investigation in London, Los Angeles and New York, hit by a litany of civil lawsuits and his former production company has been forced to file for bankruptcy. Farrow, 30, is the son of actress Mia Farrow and film … [Read more...] about New York Times, New Yorker win Pulitzer for #MeToo watershed
Trump’s pick for new CIA chief dogged by secret prisons
Gina Haspel, the veteran CIA undercover officer President Donald Trump picked on Tuesday to head the agency, is supported by many in the U.S. intelligence community but has faced criticism for overseeing a secret CIA prison in Thailand where detainees were tortured. Intelligence officers who served with her, and congressional officials said that in 2002, during Republican President George W. Bush's administration, she was responsible for the secret prison code-named "Cat's Eye." Two suspected members of the al Qaeda militant group were subjected to waterboarding and other harsh interrogation techniques at the facility. Three years later, still during Bush's presidency, she carried out an order to destroy videotapes of the waterboarding, which simulates drowning and is considered a form of torture, according to those people. Haspel is generally held in high regard at the CIA, working as deputy director under Mike Pompeo, whom Trump nominated to be the next secretary of state on … [Read more...] about Trump’s pick for new CIA chief dogged by secret prisons
Most Asia markets down after New Year rally but Hong Kong runs on
Strong economic fundamentals and corporate earnings as well as optimism about the impact of Donald Trump's massive US tax cuts have helped fuel a global advance to record or multi-year highs.However, some analysts say the surge has also been propelled by a fear of missing out, and with the next round of company reports about to kick off traders are taking a breather before making their next moves."You have to ask yourself what has changed really in these first six trading days of 2018, which has so materially driven prices higher?" asked Greg McKenna, chief market strategist at AxiTrader."For me, the rally is starting to feed on itself, or people's fear of not participating in the upside, despite the fact that I also believe the global growth outlook and the impact of US tax cuts is a positive."Tokyo ended the morning session 0.2 per cent down, Sydney shed 0.5 per cent, while Singapore and Seoul each gave up 0.3 per cent. Wellington lost 0.7 per cent and Taipei 0.2 per cent.However, … [Read more...] about Most Asia markets down after New Year rally but Hong Kong runs on