Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung stated this when assigning the task to the Central Steering Committee for Corruption Prevention and Control at its 11^th session in Hanoi on October 13.

He asked relevant agencies and localities to pay special attention to certain areas which are often sensitive and conductive to corruptive behaviour.

He acknowledged practical results from combating corruption in recent months, which have significantly contributed to the implementation of the country’s socio-economic development tasks. 

The PM emphasised the importance of both preventing and combating corruption, saying the fight should be carried out in a determined, synchronous and lawful manner. 

He spoke of the need to enhance communications, train those involved in the fight, compliment exemplary role models and deal harshly with individuals and organisations that break the law or show irresponsibility towards the fight.

He asked provincial and municipal anti-corruption committees to make a list of graft scandals in their localities and to closely monitor and strictly prosecute corruption cases by law.