Phnom Penh (VNA) – Senior Editor at CNC Television of Royal Group and Senior Advisor to the President of the Club of Cambodian Journalists (CJC) Khieu Kola has expressed admiration for Vietnam’s battle against corruption during a recent conversation with a Vietnam News Agency reporter based in Phnom Penh.
Kola described the anti-corruption drive led by the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) under late General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong as a bold and necessary step forward. This, he noted, has not only strengthened public trust within Vietnam but also bolstered confidence among foreign investors.
As a journalist deeply impressed by Trong’s writings, Kola highlighted the former General Secretary’s role as a trailblazer in this fight. Once the Editor-in-Chief of Communist Review and a renowned writer, Trong famously declared "There are no forbidden zones" when it comes to rooting out corruption and negative practices.
Recently, Kola has been a frequent commentator on CNC Television, discussing topics related to Vietnam, with a particular focus on its anti-corruption progress. His latest programme delved into the pivotal role of current General Secretary To Lam in steering this effort. He detailed how Lam, as head of the Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption, has been actively engaging with leaders across all 63 Vietnamese localities, pushing for a more aggressive approach against corruption.
One of the moments that left a lasting impression on Kola was when Lam, in a conference late last year, stressed the need for a bold, decisive fight against corruption to propel Vietnam into an upper-middle-income nation status. Kola said he had been struck by this unyielding resolve from the Vietnamese Party chief.
The Cambodian journalist praised Vietnam’s approach to handling corruption cases. He pointed out that while those involved in corruption are brought to court and sentenced according to the severity of their offences, the justice system considers mitigating circumstances, offering leniency toward those who have shown genuine remorse.
With experience working for various local and international media outlets in Phnom Penh, fluency in multiple languages, and a deep familiarity with Vietnamese media, Kola has observed firsthand how Vietnam’s press and communication channels have played a crucial role in advancing the anti-corruption agenda. He expressed support for the Vietnamese media and affirmed his commitment to continuing analysis and commentary on related topics, as long as organisations and the public continue to trust and engage with his work.
"I would like to affirm that the trust of the Vietnamese people in the CPV leadership in the fight against corruption is the 'weapon' more powerful than tanks and millions of soldiers. When we are clean and righteous, we will be loved by the people”, he concluded./."

See more

Vietnam actively contributes to GCM review conference
Deputy Director of the Consular Department Phan Thi Minh Giang highlighted Vietnam’s achievements in three key areas: refining migration policies and laws, improving data collection, and enhancing international cooperation for safe and legal migration channels.

Bac Ninh almost completes peak period of substandard housing elimination campaign
To date, Bac Ninh has largely completed the peak phase of its campaign targeting these families. In the near future, the province will continue reviewing and assisting disadvantaged households with similar needs to help stabilise their living conditions.

Thu Duc city unveils master plan, seeks investment in 535 projects
Under its 2040 master plan, Thu Duc city is expected to become a first-tier city and a key economic, technological, and educational hub in the eastern part of Ho Chi Minh City.

Traffic violations decrease under Decree 168
A notable reduction has been recorded in the number of violations handled over the past month compared to the previous period, reflecting an increased sense of responsibility among road users.

Measures taken to keep labour market stable after Tet: official
Industrial and export processing zones in big industrial hubs have seen the majority of workers returning after Tet. Many has recorded the rate of labourers back to work at 97–98%, and even 100%,

Party chief offers incense to martyrs in Ha Giang
Party General Secretary To Lam and his entourage observed a moment of silence, offering flowers and incense to pay tribute to the fallen soldiers at the Vi Xuyen national martyrs’ cemetery in the northern province of Ha Giang on February 5.

Traffic safety sees significant improvement: official
During the nine-day holiday, traffic safety showed remarkable improvement, with accidents down significantly across all three key indicators and over two-digit decreases logged for the first time.

Vietnam targets flexible, efficient, sustainable labour market
Vietnam’s labour market has experienced steady growth in both size and quality, moving towards modernisation, sustainability, and international integration.

Three new public hospitals to open in HCM City this year
Three regional general hospitals being built at the entrances to Ho Chi Minh City will open to patients this year, and they are expected to help reduce overloading at major public hospitals.

Party chief attends tree planting festival in Hung Yen province
Since 2022, Hung Yen has planted a total of 126,633 trees, surpassing the target by 173.5%, with 38,404 trees planted in 2024 alone, 60% higher than the target.

HCM City presents Tet gifts worth 110 billion VND to poor, policy beneficiaries
Nearly 200,000 gift packages worth about 110 billion VND (4.36 million USD) were provided for disadvantaged people and policy beneficiary families in Ho Chi Minh City on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet).

Job market to surge in 2025, technology and sustainability leading the way
TopCV predicts that roles such as software developers, data analysts and cybersecurity engineers will dominate the labour market in the technology sector, while manufacturing and logistics industries are expected to prioritise recruitment of automation engineers, supply chain managers and quality control specialists to optimise processes and integrate new technologies.

HCM city’s urban area master plan approved
Thu Duc city will be an area leading the HCM City’s economy and other metropolitan areas through knowledge-based economic activities such as training, research, high-tech production and development cooperation.

Over 95% of labourers in Hanoi return to work after Tet
As many as 356 out of 365 enterprises with 147,872 labourers working in industrial and export processing zones in the capital city have resumed operations.

PM orders civilised, safe, economical practices in festive activities
The PM directed relevant ministries and sectors to strictly enforce directives and regulations on security, safety, maintain a joyful yet orderly atmosphere in festive activities, and ensure compliance with laws on festival management and organisation.

HCM City to establish transportation data centre
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai has asked the city Urban Traffic Management Centre (UTMC) to establish a transportation data centre by 2026 with a deadline of 2027.

Labour gaps expected after Tet, Ministry warns
The Ministry urged labour agencies to strengthen monitoring of supply-demand trends and expand online job-matching platforms across provinces to fill the forecast labour gaps in the first quarter.

NA Chairman attends art performance marking 95th anniversary of CPV
The performance is a chance to honour the Party and remember President Ho Chi Minh, and generations of Party leaders and fallen heroes who dedicated their lives to national independence and the well-being of the people.

Tet 2025: Communities come together to spread joy, support
According to local Departments of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, over 13.5 million people nationwide benefited from this outpouring of support. The total budget for this endeavour exceeded 7.943 trillion VND, up 181 billion VND from the previous year.

CPV’s 95th anniversary celebrated in Thailand
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung described the CPV founding as a turning point in Vietnam’s revolutionary path - a moment that marked the growth of the Vietnamese working class and their readiness to lead the nation toward independence and progress.