Japan funds nearly US$491,000 for projects in Vietnam; Official sentenced over land management fraud; Ship's crew rescued off Nha Trang; Healthcare sector seeks international support; Fatal workplace accidents on the rise

 VietNamNet Bridge – The country has a lot of work to do in its fight against corruption, requiring a high degree of patience and determination,

VietNamNet Bridge - Poor tax administration prevents the expansion of the land tax. Typically, land tax can generate large revenues for local budgets, while in Vietnam, this number is very low.