https://freerepublic.com/tag/covid19bribery/ en-us Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:41:49 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4124031/posts The Communist Party of Vietnam has forced President Nguyen Xuan Phuc to resign to take responsibility for COVID-19 bribery scandals that took place during his term, state media reported Tuesday. The party’s Central Committee decided to relieve him of all duties, including membership of the Politburo and Party Central Committee, and chairmanship of the National Defense and Security Council for the 2021-2026 term, VietNamNews said. The Central Committee commended Phuc for leading Vietnam’s efforts to control the COVID-19 pandemic in the final years of his 2016-2021 term as prime minister, according to state media. However, members said he needed to... Radi Free Asia https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4124031/posts#comment Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:41:49 GMT