ARTICLE · 28 APRIL 2022

Changes In The Combat Of Corruption

ACSV Legal

Explore more from ACSV Legal

The decree results in changes of decisions related to the suspension or temporary reassignment of official duties, the definition of extremely serious cases of corruption is changes and the periodic...

VietnamCriminal Law

Phuong Hong Nguyen

Author LinkedIn connections

The decree results in changes of decisions related to the suspension or temporary reassignment of official duties, the definition of extremely serious cases of corruption is changes and the periodic relation of office will be applied to more positions.

LEGAL UPDATE

On 30 December 2021, the Government promulgated Decree No. 134/2021/ND-CP (Decree 134) officially amending and supplementing several articles of Decree No. 59/2019/ND-CP (Decree 59) in elaborating a number of articles, and the measure for implementation, of the 2018 Law on Anti-Corruption.

Decree 134 came into force on 15 February 2022.

Below we set out the remarkable amendments and supplementations under Decree 134.

We operate a free-to-view policy, asking only that you register in order to read all of our content. Please login or register to view the rest of this article.

Register for freeORLog in

Related Articles

Investigations In Southeast Asia - Vietnam

VietnamCriminal Law

Tilleke & Gibbins

Increased Criminal And Civil Enforcement By DOJ For Skin Substitutes In Wound Care

VietnamCriminal Law

Moore & Van Allen, PLLC

2024 WLG Whistleblower Guide: Vietnam

VietnamCriminal Law

World Law Group

Recent Developments In US Anti-Bribery Efforts--Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA)—Is It Relevant To Vietnam?

VietnamCriminal Law

Russin & Vecchi

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Its Application In Vietnam

VietnamCriminal Law

Russin & Vecchi

Legal Intelligence Newsletters: sign up for the latest legal and regulatory news on your chosen topics

Read more about

Criminal Law
- White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

Related Comparative Guides

Comparative Guide

White Collar Crime

Comparative Guide

Bribery & Corruption

Comparative Guide

Public Procurement

See more popular content from

Criminal Law

Investigations In Southeast Asia - Vietnam

First, the Anti-Corruption Law of 2018, as amended in 2025 (“Anti- Corruption Law”) is the primary law governing anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam. It outlines acts constituting corruption and provides for prevention, discovery, and handling of such acts, whilst also establishing penalties for corrupt acts.

VietnamCriminal Law

Tilleke & Gibbins

The Right To Remain Silent In A Criminal Proceeding: Vietnam And The US

The fundamental objective of a criminal proceeding is to achieve justice which includes conviction of the guilty. But it also involves protecting the accused who is guiltless.

VietnamCriminal Law

Russin & Vecchi

Increased Criminal And Civil Enforcement By DOJ For Skin Substitutes In Wound Care

The Department of Justice recently announced, "[i]n the first [criminal] prosecution of its kind," that husband and wife owners of wound graft companies were sentenced...

VietnamCriminal Law

Moore & Van Allen, PLLC

Cyber Fraud In Vietnam: Law And Practice

Recently, Vietnam has witnessed a dramatic increase in cyber fraud, causing significant financial losses and posing a grave threat to both Vietnamese and foreign entities.

VietnamCriminal Law

Tilleke & Gibbins

Criminal Law In Vietnam: Silent Wisdom

Imagine you've just landed in the vibrant, bustling streets of Vietnam, eager to explore its rich culture and dive into the business world.

VietnamCriminal Law

Herman, Henry & Dominic

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Its Application In Vietnam

The United States passed the law in 1977. Its objective is for the US to be able to prosecute companies and individuals subject to US law for engaging in corrupt practices such as bribery when doing business abroad.

VietnamCriminal Law

Russin & Vecchi

What Does Vietnam's Anti-Corruption Drive Mean For Investors And Businesses?

Vietnam cemented itself as Asia's "shining star" during the COVID-19 pandemic. While many countries struggled to balance managing a healthcare crisis and preserving the economy, Vietnam bucked the trend.

VietnamCriminal Law

Morrison Foerster

2024 WLG Whistleblower Guide: Vietnam

Is there a law to protect whistleblowers? If so, which law?

VietnamCriminal Law

World Law Group

Vietnam Issues New Regulations Implementing Its Anti-Corruption Law, Effective 15 August 2019

On 1 July 2019 the Vietnamese government issued new regulations pursuant to Decree No. 59/2019/ND-CP (the New Regulations)

VietnamCriminal Law

Gift-Giving, Hospitality And Entertainment Of Public Officials In Vietnam

The score is at best modest, but the steady improvement is noteworthy.

VietnamCriminal Law

Russin & Vecchi