Hanoi, March 25 -- The High-level People's Court in Hanoi on March 25 opened an appellate hearing for the case of stock market manipulation and fraudulent appropriation of property involving FLC Group Joint Stock Company (FLC Group). Before the hearing, former FLC Group Chairman Trinh Van Quyet had submitted a request for either a trial in absentia or a postponement, citing serious health issues that made him unable to attend the trial. Hospital 19-8 also confirmed Quyet's deteriorating condition, according to the chief judge. Several other defendants and some defence lawyers also requested to be tried in absentia. According to the court clerk, five victims requested to be absent. Among 392 individuals with related rights and obligations ...