Vietnam ex-vice minister disputes 10bn dong 'gifts' as 'bribes'
A former Vietnamese vice minister is arguing that 10 billion dong received from businesses was a 'cultural gift,' not a bribe, as prosecutors contend. The case highlights the ongoing anti-corruption drive in Vietnam.
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