Vietnam dismisses two ministers amid corruption probes
HANOI: Vietnam dismissed two deputy prime ministers amid lengthy investigations driven by a campaign to clean up corruption and protect the Communist Party’s legitimacy.
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HANOI: Vietnam dismissed two deputy prime ministers amid lengthy investigations driven by a campaign to clean up corruption and protect the Communist Party’s legitimacy.
Vietnam was once held up as a poster child for effective COVID-19 responses. But corrupt officials were lining their pockets in a corruption scandal that's brought down its health minister.
Nguyen Thanh Long made many statements related to pandemic prevention and control, the Viet A case, and wrongdoings in the healthcare sector.
Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long, one of the highest-ranking government officials, has also been expelled.
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