ARTICLES

26 Aug 2022

Najib Razak’s Political Career: The End of the Beginning or the End of the End?

Francis E. Hutchinson

After a span of four years, Najib Razak has exhausted his legal options and is now in jail for, among other things, criminal breach of trust. He still has some legal recourse, but at the moment things are looking good for Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

15 Jul 2022

Will Vietnam’s Richest Man Be Safe?

Le Hong Hiep

Recent speculation that Vietnam’s richest man, Vingroup chairman Pham Nhat Vuong, might get in trouble with the authorities is probably overwrought. Nevertheless, Hanoi’s anti-corruption campaign means Vietnam’s business owners must tread carefully in their search for profit.

Anti-Corruption Vietnam Vietnamese Economy

22 Apr 2022

Corruption is the Worst Enemy of the Vietnamese Army

Le Hong Hiep

While there are indications that the Vietnamese government is serious about tackling corruption even in the top ranks of its military, obstacles remain in the fight to eradicate graft. This poses questions about Vietnam’s ability to effectively handle future security threats.

Anti-Corruption Corruption Vietnam Vietnamese Military Vietnamese Politics

18 Jan 2022

Vietnam’s New Graft Scandal Sets Back Anti-Corruption Drive

Le Hong Hiep

The recent corruption scandal involving Viet A Corp’s inflation of Covid-19 test-kit prices and payment of kickbacks shows that Vietnam’s intensified anti-corruption efforts have quite some way to go.

Anti-Corruption Corruption COVID-19 Vietnam Vietnamese Politics

1 Sep 2021

The KPK Controversy Keeps Corruption a Central Issue in Public Consciousness

Max Lane

Policies affecting the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) have kept corruption salient in public consciousness. There is growing discontent and anger driven by the perception that the Indonesian political elites are colluding to weaken the KPK to promote their own vested interests.

Anti-Corruption Corruption Indonesia Indonesian Politics

25 May 2021

When Busting the Graft Busters is Not On

A'an Suryana

A series of changes in Indonesia’s KPK will seriously dent the anti-graft body’s ability to investigate cases of corruption.

Anti-Corruption Corruption Indonesia

9 Apr 2021

The Unusual Appointment of Vietnam’s New Minister of Industry and Trade

Le Hong Hiep

Nguyen Hong Dien’s personal links and his expected support for General Secretary Trong’s agendas may explain his rise to the top of the economic super-ministry.

Anti-Corruption Communist Party of Vietnam Energy Vietnam Vietnamese Politics