At a conference held in the central city of Danang, the Central Steering Committee for Preventing Corruption praised 23 citizens who denounced corrupt acts, plus two inspectors, two policemen and two journalists who have fought corruption resolutely. 

Vu Tien Chien, Chief of the Office of the Steering Committee, said that honouring these individuals shows the public’s respect and support for courageous people who denounce corruption and this will gradually help eradicate the evil. 

Mr Chien said the fight against corruption has gained several positive results three years after the Party issued its resolution on combating corruption and waste. 

In the first eight months of 2009, investigations were launched into 200 corruption cases involving 432 individuals. Judgement has already been passed on eight major cases and six out of 17 serious cases monitored by the Steering Committee were sent to trial. 

The conference also highlighted weaknesses and shortcomings in the fight against corruption and pointed out five ways of uncovering corruption, comprising enhancing the supervisory role of State agencies, National Assembly Deputies and representatives of People’s Councils at all levels.