Future Anti-Corruption Efforts and Major Case Resolutions in 2025

In the upcoming year 2025, significant progress is expected in the investigation and resolution of 26 corruption cases and 9 incidents, with initial trials set for key players such as Phuc Son Group, Thuan An Group, Vietnam Electricity (EVN), Thai Duong Group, Vietnam Rare Earth Joint Stock Company, and projects like the Saigon-Dai Ninh and Nha Trang Airport.

This update was provided by Dang Van Dung, the Deputy Head of the Central Internal Affairs Commission, during a recent meeting dedicated to tackling corruption on December 31.

Importance of 2025 for Anti-Corruption Initiatives

Deputy Head Dung highlighted that 2025 is pivotal, coinciding with party congresses leading to the 14th National Congress. The Steering Committee underscored the need for more robust anti-corruption strategies to ensure success at these events and address urgent national issues.

Essential directives focus on resolving legal and institutional barriers, promoting socio-economic growth, and intensifying the fight against corruption and wasteful practices.

Critical components of this strategy include finalizing a national waste management plan, revising regulations to simplify governance, and tackling inefficiencies identified by the National Assembly.

Specific Goals and Priorities for Corruption Cases

The Steering Committee aims to wrap up investigations of 26 cases and 9 incidents by 2025. Trials for high-profile entities such as Phuc Son Group and EVN will commence, along with scrutiny of significant projects like the Saigon-Dai Ninh development and Nha Trang Airport. There’s a focused review on stalled projects contributing to severe financial losses, with outcomes expected in early 2025.

To strengthen anti-corruption efforts, authorities will enhance inspections, audits, and legal actions against severe cases, particularly where Party personnel is involved.

Additionally, the Steering Committee called for effective enforcement of regulations to regulate power allocation, prevent corruption in personnel matters, and guarantee transparency in financial disclosures. This encompasses administrative reforms, digital advances, and encouragement of cashless transactions.

Efforts to enhance the performance of provincial Steering Committees and establish public monitoring mechanisms were also prioritized, urging citizens to actively report corruption and waste, increasing community engagement.

Finally, the Steering Committee announced the resolution of 10 oversight cases and 3 incidents, marking substantial progress in the ongoing anti-corruption campaign.