Hanoi's Soc Son District authorities have decided to take disciplinary action against 39 officials for violating forest land management and use.

Hanoi People’s Court on Tuesday handed sentences to nine officials of Bich Hoa Commune for violations in land management.

 Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha, faced with questions from National Assembly deputies today over public concerns and rampant violations in the areas of land and environment management.