Vietnam’s Ministry of Justice has reported strong results in asset recovery from corruption and economic crimes in 2025, with more than USD 1.1 billion (equivalent to 27.4 trillion VND) successfully enforced - an increase of over USD 200 million compared to last year.
The update was presented at the ministry’s conference held this morning to launch its 2026 goals for civil judgment enforcement and administrative judgment execution.
Justice Minister Nguyen Hai Ninh speaks at the conference. Photo: Ministry of Justice
According to the report, civil enforcement agencies nationwide exceeded their National Assembly targets. They completed 576,884 cases in 2025, reaching 84.27% of total assignments.
In financial terms, they enforced judgments totaling more than USD 6 billion (approximately 150 trillion VND), an increase of USD 1.3 billion from 2024.
Particularly, the recovery of assets in corruption and economic crime cases saw notable progress. Over 27.4 trillion VND was collected, up 5.2 trillion VND compared to the previous year.
In banking and credit-related cases, enforcement improved significantly with 6,484 cases resolved and 36.9 trillion VND recovered, marking a 20.82% year-on-year increase.
Over the past year, enforcement agencies monitored the implementation of 2,105 administrative judgments, of which 868 were successfully executed by relevant authorities.
The Ministry of Justice also dispatched interagency inspection teams to former provinces such as Binh Thuan and Kien Giang and plans to expand these efforts to other areas with delayed executions.
As part of ongoing legal restructuring, the civil enforcement system was reorganized into a two-tier structure consisting of the General Department and 34 provincial enforcement agencies, which manage 355 regional offices.
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung, addressing the event, emphasized the strategic importance of 2025, a year defined by major governmental reforms aimed at streamlining and consolidating institutional structures.
He praised the improved coordination between judicial agencies and ministries, especially in handling more than 17,300 cases requiring coercive enforcement - a key factor in overall success.
He commended the commitment of enforcement officials at all levels, acknowledging the heavy workloads and high-pressure environment under which they operated. Their efforts, he said, contributed significantly to securing funds for the state budget, compensating victims, and upholding justice and social stability.
However, the Deputy PM also pointed out persisting challenges that require serious attention.
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung delivers remarks at the Ministry of Justice conference. Photo: Ministry of Justice
Looking ahead to 2026 - a year of critical importance - he urged the Ministry of Justice and enforcement agencies to build a disciplined, professional, and ethical system.
He called for strengthened political and ideological education, stricter discipline, comprehensive oversight, and improved civil servant ethics and public service mentality.
The Deputy Prime Minister also instructed the ministry to draft clear implementation plans from early in the year to ensure 2026 targets exceed those of 2025.
He emphasized the importance of tightening power control, preventing corruption and misconduct, and reinforcing accountability at the leadership level.
Additionally, he encouraged continued internal reorganization to enhance efficiency, strict adherence to Party and State personnel policies, stronger talent development, and nationwide digital transformation across the civil enforcement system.
He stressed the importance of integrating a digital enforcement platform to ensure seamless, effective, and synchronized implementation.
Finally, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung called on the Ministry of Justice and the broader enforcement system to stay united, disciplined, ethical, decisive, and creative - with a strong sense of responsibility and determination to achieve 2026 goals.
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