Ho Chi Minh City came second in anti-corruption efforts among all 63 provinces and cities in Vietnam in 2021, according to a dispatch recently released by the Government Inspectorate.

The city scored 74.44 on a 100-point scale, where zero means ‘the worst’ and 100 represents ‘the best.'

To improve the ranking and root out corruption, the Ho Chi Minh People’s Committee issued a directive calling for more intensified anti-corruption measures.

The city will focus on mapping out a detailed plan on the fight against corruption and other negative acts.

Officials were told to concentrate on inspecting sensitive sectors, which are highly exposed to corruption and negative acts.

It is necessary to check the leaders’ responsibility for asset management and high-ranking officials’ income. 

The city also ordered the increased transparency of planning, land use, bidding, investment, and land management.

The municipal Department of Home Affairs is in charge of teaming up with other agencies to keep a close eye on the operations of social organizations getting the nod from the Ho Chi Minh City chairman for establishment or funding.

In August last year, the Standing Board of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee issued a decision to set up the Steering Board for Anti-corruption, affirming that the city is enhancing its efforts in battling corruption. 

At a regular meeting in mid-March, the Steering Board decided to put a case related to pawnshop chain F88 under inspection.

Besides, the board kept a close watch on cases related to the Vietnam Register and auto testing centers nationwide over bribe-taking allegations.

In early February this year, the Government Inspectorate publicized the assessment results of the fight against corruption in 63 provinces and cities in 2021.

The announcement has been made annually over the past six years in a bid to contribute to building effective anti-corruption policies.

Accordingly, the 63 cities and provinces scored themselves based on their proof, while the Government Inspectorate reviewed their evaluation and gave them a score.

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