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VN Register’s deputy head detained on charge of power abuse

The HCM City Police Investigation Agency (PC01) also launched legal proceedings and detained five other officials from the roadworthiness body related to the case.

Lam Dong chairman detained for allegedly taking bribes

Tran Van Hiep, chairman of the People’s Committee of Lam Dong Province, has been detained on alleged charges of taking bribes in connection with an urban eco-resort project in the Central Highlands province.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade arrested for bribe taking allegation

The Ministry of Public Security's investigation police agency has launched legal proceedings against and detained Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai on charge of “receiving bribes”.

HCMC finance department director arrested

Le Duy Minh, director of the HCMC Department of Finance, has been arrested on alleged charges of accepting bribes in connection with the Xuyen Viet Oil case, said Lieutenant General To An Xo, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Security (MPS).

Penalties proposed for defendants in “repatriation flight” case

The Procuracy sought death penalty – the harshest sentence in the case – against Pham Trung Kien, former secretary to incumbent deputy health minister Do Xuan Tuyen.

"Repatriation flight" case: 54 defendants brought to trial

The People’s Court of Hanoi on July 11 opened the first-instance trial of 54 defendants involved in the "repatriation flight" case with different charges.

54 defendants involved in repatriation flight scandal stand trial

Fifty-four defendants involved in the repatriation flight scandal is standing a month-long trial which started in Hanoi on July 11.

Ex-mayor of Hanoi prosecuted for inflating tree prices

The Supreme People's Procuracy concluded that Chung had violated the law by abusing his position in bidding to benefit two companies participating in a tree planting project in Hanoi.

Spanish vote delivers more uncertainty for Europe after Brexit

 Spanish elections delivered a hung parliament for the second time in six months on Sunday, adding to political uncertainty in Europe after last week's shock Brexit vote and piling intense pressure on Spain's warring politicians to form a government.

Gandhi says growth in 'beehive' India must help poor

 Rahul Gandhi, often described as India's prime minister-in-waiting, said in a keynote address designed to raise his profile that the poor must see the benefits of economic growth.