A former director and chairwoman of Xuyen Viet Oil in Vietnam has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for organizing a scheme that resulted in state asset losses of over 1.46 trillion dong ($57.6 million). The individual was also found guilty of bribing officials to hide her actions.

The former Communist Party chief of Ben Tre province received a 28-year sentence for accepting bribes and using his position for personal gain.

Additionally, a former deputy trade minister was sentenced to three years for his involvement in accepting bribes. These sentences are part of a wider effort to combat corruption within Vietnam's government and state-owned enterprises, demonstrating the authorities' commitment to addressing graft and restoring public trust.