Update: January, 07/2021 - 14:57 | Former Minister of Industry and Trade Vũ Huy Hoàng (in mask) shows up at Hà Nội People s Court on Thursday for his trial. VNA/VNS Photo Doãn Tấn HÀ NỘI The first-instance trial on land mismanagement offences against ex-Minister of Industry and Trade Vũ Huy Hoàng and nine accomplices, slated for Thursday, was postponed due to the absence of three defendants and many people with related interests and obligations. The judges at the Hà Nội People’s Court asked relevant agencies to ensure all defendants and related people will be present once the trial is re-opened.