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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.

Politburo orders strict punishment for leaders covering up corruption

Vietnam’s Politburo has ordered strict punishment for leaders who show irresponsibility, loosen leadership and oversight, or obstruct the detection and handling of corruption, wastefulness, and misconduct cases.

Vietnam Communist Party expels three former officials from membership

The Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam has expelled three officials from the Party after reviewing recommendations from the Central Inspection Commission.

Former deputy labour minister prosecuted alongside 27 others in bribery case

The Supreme People’s Procuracy has issued an indictment against former Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Ba Hoan and 27 others in a case involving alleged bribery, brokerage of bribery and serious accounting violations.

Former health minister to stand trial on May 20

The first-instance trial of former Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien and nine co-defendants is scheduled to open on May 20.

Former rubber group leader jailed over “golden land” deal

A former leader of Vietnam Rubber Group receives 14 years in prison over illegal transfer of valuable state-owned land.

Former Phuc Yen vice chairman arrested in expanding criminal probe

Police in Phu Tho Province have arrested Hoang Trong Loi, 56, a former vice chairman of Phuc Yen City, as part of an ongoing investigation into criminal groups operating under the guise of businesses.

Former ACV chairman and acting deputy CEO expelled from Party

Disciplinary action has been taken against key leaders of Vietnam’s airport corporation following findings of severe misconduct.

Former deputy minister sentenced to four years in bribery case

On the afternoon of April 7, the Hanoi People’s Court sentenced former Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Hoang Van Thang to four years in prison for accepting bribes.

Investigation launched into three charges in ACV case

Authorities have launched a formal investigation into alleged violations at Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), with three criminal charges now under scrutiny.

Former Deputy Agriculture Minister faces up to 5 years in prison

Prosecutors in Hanoi have recommended penalties for 23 defendants in a corruption case linked to Hoang Dan Investment and Construction Co., including a proposed 4–5 year prison sentence for former deputy minister Hoang Van Thang on a bribery charge.

Former Health Minister indicted over VND803 billion losses, faces trial

The Supreme People’s Procuracy has completed the indictment against former Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien and related individuals, transferring the case file to the Hanoi People’s Court for trial.

Former Hue prosecutor expelled from Party over violations

A former deputy prosecutor in Hue has been expelled from the Party for serious violations related to anti-corruption laws.

Former Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien prosecuted

The Supreme People’s Procuracy has prosecuted former Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien for mismanaging State assets in a case tied to the second campuses of Bach Mai and Viet Duc hospitals.

General Secretary urges stronger oversight to curb corruption risks

General Secretary To Lam stresses the need for robust institutional design to eliminate corruption risks and reinforce public trust.

ACV appoints acting chairman after arrest of Vu The Phiet

Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has appointed Le Van Khien as acting chairman of its board of directors and legal representative, effective March 17, replacing Vu The Phiet following his arrest.

Public security ministry provides updates on major cases of public concern

The Party Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs held a March 18 press briefing to announce the outcomes of its earlier meeting.