President of Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences faces Politburo discipline

Bui Nhat Quang is accused of violating the principles of Communist Party organization and working regulations.

President of Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences faces Politburo discipline

The Central Inspection Commission of the Communist Party of Vietnam's Central Committee has recommended that the President of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, Bui Nhat Quang, be disciplined by the Politburo. Quang is a member of the party’s Central Committee and Secretary of the Party Committee.

The announcement came in a media release from the Central Inspection Commission issued on Monday.

Quang, along with other officials, is accused of having violated the principles of Party organization, activities and working regulations; lack of responsibility, loose leadership and direction; lack of inspection and supervision, causing violation in cadre and management work; and abuse of finance, property and public investment.

They are also accused of wrongdoings in scientific research management and training masters and PhD students as well as violations in resolving complaints; and failing to strictly implement the instructions and conclusions of superior Party organizations.

Other leaders of the Academy of Social Sciences to be recommended for discipline include:

Vice President Dang Xuan Thanh, Deputy Secretary cum the Head of the Organizational Committee of the Party Committee; Vice president: Nguyen Duc Minh, member of the Standing Committee Head of the Party Committee's Mass Mobilization Department; Director of the Institute of Ethnology Nguyen Van Minh; and Director of the Institute of Philosophy Nguyen Tai Dong.