The allegation is a serious matter directly affecting Vietnam’s business environment at a time government agencies are determined to fight corruption, said Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung.

The Vietnamese finance ministry expected an easing in conditions for casino projects would attract more investors in the field.

Only seven state firms have completed their respective privatization process in the first nine months of 2020.

A 50% reduction in the registration fee for domestically-produced cars is seen as discriminatory treatment against imported ones.

Hanoi’s nominal GRDP stands at VND1,016 trillion (US$44.13 billion), resulting in a GRDP per capita of VND122.7 million (US$5,285), up 2.34% year-on-year.