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Inspection commission seeks disciplinary action against Deputy Health Minister

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission suggested imposing disciplinary action against Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan during its 12th session in Hanoi on September 7 under the chair of its head Tran Sy Thanh.

Medical firm won 246 contracts before Vietnam bribery investigation grew

Viet My Medical won 246 procurement packages worth nearly $226 million from 2018 to 2026 before an investigation widened to include Deputy Health Minister Tran Van Thuan.

Vietnam deputy health minister arrested over alleged bribery

Tran Van Thuan, a deputy health minister who oversaw major hospitals and key areas of Vietnam’s healthcare system, has been arrested in an expanded bribery investigation.

Former deputy labour minister sentenced to 12 years

The Hanoi People’s Court sentenced former Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Ba Hoan to 12 years in prison on August 24 after a week-long trial.

Former Deputy Minister Nguyen Ba Hoan faces 12-13 years in prison

Prosecutors have proposed a prison sentence of 12-13 years for Nguyen Ba Hoan, former Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA – now part of the Ministry of Home Affairs) for receiving bribes under Article 354 of the Penal Code.

Former Deputy Minister Nguyen Ba Hoan, 27 others stand trial in bribery case

The Hanoi People’s Court on August 18 opened the first-instance trial of former Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Ba Hoan and 27 other defendants.

Vietnam's durian scandal reveals weaknesses in export certification

A widening corruption probe into durian exports to China has highlighted vulnerabilities in Vietnam's system for issuing growing area codes and quality certifications.

Vietnam expands durian export probe, arrests deputy minister

Ministry of Public Security has arrested Hoang Trung, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment, along with three other officials as part of an expanded investigation into alleged corruption linked to durian exports to China.

Doctors traded ethics for bribes in forensic psychiatry scandal

Vietnam's latest forensic psychiatry scandal has revealed how decorated doctors allegedly exchanged professional integrity for illicit payments from an organized criminal network.

Vietnam urges provinces to target landmark waste cases

Provincial authorities have been urged to strengthen anti-corruption oversight while making the fight against waste a central priority.

Legal action launched against 47 in power transmission case

The Ministry of Public Security has launched legal proceedings against 47 individuals in connection with violations related to the 500kV circuit-3 transmission line project at the National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT), a subsidiary of EVN.

Four charged over compensation fraud in Vietnam nuclear power project

Police in Vietnam's Khanh Hoa Province have charged four people, including three public officials, over alleged violations in land compensation and resettlement linked to the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power project.

Vietnam intensifies corruption crackdown with new case transfers

Vietnamese authorities have referred 13 cases showing signs of criminal conduct to investigative agencies as part of an intensified anti-corruption campaign.

Long Thanh airport and Foreign Ministry headquarters cases under scrutiny

Vietnam’s top anti-corruption body has ordered intensified investigations into major cases linked to Long Thanh International Airport and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters project.

Vietnam uncovers new tactics used to conceal corruption proceeds

Vietnamese authorities say corruption networks are increasingly using intermediary companies, digital platforms and complex bidding arrangements to conceal illicit gains.

Former Soc Trang officials arrested in corruption investigation

Former Soc Trang Party Organization Commission chief Vo Chi Cong has been arrested over allegations of wrongdoing linked to state budget expenditures.

Vietnam announces 19-member anti-corruption steering committee

On behalf of the Politburo, General Secretary and President To Lam has signed a new decision consolidating the Central Steering Committee on the Prevention and Combat of Corruption, Wastefulness and Misconduct.

Former Vietnam food safety chief gets reduced sentence in bribery case

Former Food Safety Administration leaders Tran Viet Nga and Nguyen Thanh Phong received reduced prison sentences after an appellate court ruling in Hanoi.

Vietnam requires officials to declare gold and diamonds over $5,700

Public officials in Vietnam will now be required to disclose gold, gemstones and financial assets exceeding set thresholds under a newly issued decree.

Former Vietnamese health minister faces trial over $31 million hospital losses

Former Vietnamese health minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien faces up to six years in prison over alleged violations tied to two stalled hospital construction projects.