Connecting Vietnam to the World

Hau Phao

Court sentences 5 former provincial party secretaries and others linked to Phuc Son Corporation

VnExpress

The court is delivering the first-instance verdict in the case of former Phuc Son Corporation chairman Nguyen Van Hau, who gave 132 billion VND to several former provincial officials to win bids for 14 major projects.

Phuc Son chairman pleads for leniency, asks lawyers to focus on mitigating circumstances

VnExpress

The Phuc Son conglomerate chairman wept as he recounted his impoverished childhood, affirmed the charges against him three times, and requested his lawyers to solely focus on mitigating circumstances during their defense.

How Hau 'Phao' used money to build relationships with 6 former Quang Ngai provincial leaders

VnExpress

Former Quang Ngai provincial chairman Dang Van Minh is accused of taking 22 billion VND and 200,000 USD from Hau "Phao" and then distributing it to other provincial leaders, helping Hau secure road projects.

Former Vinh Phuc provincial party secretary expresses surprise at 'large sum' of money

VnExpress

Former Vinh Phuc provincial party secretary Hoang Thi Thuy Lan claimed she asked Phuc Son Group chairman: "Why are you giving me so much money?" after receiving 25 billion VND and one million USD.