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Petty graft pervades society

by Thu Huong Le The domestic media of-ten grapples over major corruption cases that cope with immeasureable money and involve high-ranking authorities, like the PMU 18 scandal.While such headline-getting tales should be reported, petty corruption hasn't received exactly the same degree of attention in comparison towards the "large seafood".Sure, the media has spoken about the concept of giving the envelopes in hospitals, schools and elsewhere, but a current report launched through the Un Development

Anti-corruption website released

HN — The Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption yesterday released websites to higher provide individuals with details about the area in Viet Nam.Poliburo member, Deputy Pm and Vice Chairman from the committee Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the launch ceremony within the capital, initiating the world wide web.phongchongthamnhung.vn, world wide web.oscac.gov.vn and world wide web.oscac.vn sites.Emphasising the key role of communication in fighting against corruption, Phuc advised the portal managers to

People assess provincial governance, administration

People assess provincial governance, administration

People register residence at Ha Noi's Hai Ba Trung District Police headquarters. Viet Nam is pursuing corruption-free public services. — VNA/VNS Photo Tung Lam HN — While Viet Nam is constantly on the fight corruption and promote use of corruption-free public services, lots of people still think bribery is essential to be able to receive high-quality treatment.A countrywide survey known as the Provincial Governance and Public Administration

Leader learns City voters' worries

HCM CITY — The Party, the Condition and also the National Set up always pay attention to the opinions and complaints of voters through the country to higher fight corruption, stated Leader Truong Tan Sang.Sang made the statement yesterday while meeting voters in HCM City's District 1 and District 3. He noted that corruption would be a serious issue, which in fact had attracted numerous public complaints.In the meeting, voters suggested concerned agencies within the Party and State's political system to

Anti-corruption committee's attempts prove effective, states Pm

HN — Eliminating corruption is a vital and regular responsibility for those ministries, industries and places countrywide, Pm Nguyen Tan Dung told a conference held here yesterday to examine the efforts from the National Anti-Corruption Steering Committee throughout the very first quarter of the season.In the capacity as chairman from the steering committee, Dung expressed his appreciation from the work made by committee people."Measures created by the committee are actually effective, and initial

National anti-corruption conference opens

National anti-corruption conference opens

A national conference opened in Hanoi on Mar. 7 to review the fight against corruption and wastefulness, in the light of the 10th Party Central Committee’s resolution and the five-year-old anti-corruption law.

Hanoi loses $31 mln to corruption in 5 years

Hanoi loses $31 mln to corruption in 5 years

125 corruption cases were discovered in Hanoi in the past five years, causing a total loss of VND649 billion (US$30.9 million).

Call to get tough on corruption, waste

Party leaders attending a two-day national meeting on reviewing the inspection and supervision tasks of Party members and organisations called for strict punishments to be meted out against those indulging in corrupt and wasteful acts.

Jordan PM wins comfortable confidence vote

Prime Minister Awn Khasawneh won a comfortable vote of confidence for his government from parliament on Thursday, following a four-day debate on his policies.

Banks told to boost anti-corruption fight

Measures to fight wrongdoing and corruption in the banking system and ensure bank deposits are urgently needed, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said yesterday.

From Business

Firms advised to focus on TPP

HN — Domestic businesses should positively build plans and methods to grow marketplaces in nations joining the Trans-Off-shore Partnership (TPP) Agreement.Ngo Chung Khanh, deputy director from the Secretary of state for Industry and Trade's Multilateral Trade Policy Department, made the suggestion in a conference in Ha Noi yesterday.The TPP pact, also called the Trans-Off-shore Proper Economic Partnership Agreement, is really a multilateral free trade deal that aims to help liberalise the financial systems

Blue chips lead share plunge

HN – Blue nick declines ongoing to tug shares lower around the HCM City Stock Market today.As much as 80 percent from the top 30 shares by market capitalisation and liquidity sank, which the 2nd biggest share PV Gas, HCM City Infrastructure Investment (CII), Sea Group (OGC) and Sacombank Investments (SBS) fell through the daily limit of 5 percent.Only mixer Masan Group (MSN), property developer Quoc Cuong Gia Lai (OQC) and Song Da Urban & Industrial Zone Investment and Development (SJS) bucked the