Việt Nam to improve public asset verification PhD Đinh Văn Minh, director of the Legal Department from the Government Inspectorate, talks to the Hà Nội Mới (New Hà Nội) newspaper on the Government’s plan to develop a decree on asset and income declaration of Government officials

Private firms confused about anti-corruption law Private businesses have said they were unsure about how to implement the 2018 Law on Anti-Corruption that came into effect on July 1.

VCCI and UNDP promote business integrity in Việt Nam Combatting corruption was a big challenge for small and medium-sized enterprises in many countries, especially in Việt Nam where 98-99 per cent of enterprises fell into that bracket, said Vũ Tiến Lộc, president of Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), at a workshop in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

Retired officials must wait for a new start

Retired government officials will not be allowed to found, own or run private companies in areas under the jurisdiction and management of their former posts for at least six months after retirement, heard a conference in Hà Nội yesterday.

Strong internal controls can enhance profitability

A strong internal control system would enhance efficiency and profitability and reduce risks and costs for companies, said Brook Horowitz, CEO of IBLF Global – a UK-based non-profit organisation promoting responsible business practices.

Building on 2018 successes, 2019 will be a year of ’breakthroughs’: PM Phúc

This will be a year of ‘breakthroughs’ in all sectors and see all striving towards “the highest achievements,” Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc wrote in an article issued on the first day of 2019 that summarised socio-economic development in 2018 and laid down orientations for 2019.

Extending anti-corruption fight to private sector enables fair business environment2

After years of debates, the revision of the anti-corruption law was adopted last month with near-complete approval from the National Assembly, extending the fight against rampant corruption in the country to the private sector.

Corruption won't be tolerated: NA Chairwoman1

Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân has affirmed the strict stance of the Communist Party of Việt Nam and the State on corruption during a meeting with voters in the Mekong Delta city of Cần Thơ on Monday. 

Party chief, President meets HN voters

Party General Secretary and President Nguyễn Phú Trọng on Saturday met with voters in Hà Nội’s Ba Đình, Tây Hồ and Hoàn Kiếm districts to inform them about outcomes of the recent sixth session of the 14th National Assembly.

Important legislation passed as National Assembly concludes

Việt Nam’s parliament had worked in a “democratic, responsible and serious” manner and accomplished many important tasks, NA Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân said.