Vietnam puts 41 on trial in $45 mn corruption case

The so-called "burning furnace" campaign against corruption has swept up dozens of senior government figures, including two presidents and three deputy prime ministers, as well as top business leaders. In the latest case, a court in Hanoi began proceedings against 30 former officials of northern Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho and central Quang Ngai provinces. Eleven others -- businesspeople and company employees -- are also accused of involvement in corruption that prosecutors say caused damage to the state...