Indonesia: Public backs revocation of new anti-corruption law World

Indonesia: Public backs revocation of new anti-corruption law

Most participants in a recent study conducted by the Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI) showed their support toward the revocation of the revision of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Law, which is said to contain articles that would weaken the antigraft body.
Deputies discuss socio-economic matters on May 22 Politics

Deputies discuss socio-economic matters on May 22

Lawmakers will work in groups discussing the supplementary assessment of the implementation of the socio-economic development plan and State budget in 2018 and early 2019, and the State budget balance in 2017, during the seventh meeting of the 14th National Assembly in Hanoi on May 22 morning.
State Audit asks for more power Politics

State Audit asks for more power

The State Audit of Vietnam should be allowed to launch audits without having to seek the approval of other agencies when signs of corruption are discovered, said State Auditor General Ho Duc Phoc.
Gov’t Inspector General highlights anti-corruption solutions Politics

Gov’t Inspector General highlights anti-corruption solutions

Government Inspector General Le Minh Khai has asserted the determination of the Party Central Committee and its Politburo and Secretariat, the National Assembly (NA), the Government, and the Central Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption in the fight against corruption.
Inspection sector reviews H1 performance Society

Inspection sector reviews H1 performance

The Government Inspectorate held a teleconference in Hanoi on July 27 to review its performance in the first six months of 2018 and set out tasks for the last half of the year.
NA deputies debate revised Anti-Corruption bill Politics

NA deputies debate revised Anti-Corruption bill

National Assembly deputies gave opinions on reports on the verification and adjustments of the draft Anti-corruption Law (revised) and a bill on the amendments and supplements to some articles of the Law on Physical Training and Sports on May 31 as part of their ongoing fifth session.
Voters satisfied with anti-corruption outcomes Politics

Voters satisfied with anti-corruption outcomes

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong met with voters in Ba Dinh, Tay Ho and Hoan Kiem districts, Hanoi, on May 13 to inform them about the planned agenda of the 14th National Assembly’s fifth session and listen to their opinions on a number of issues.