More than 900 million people in 16 Asian Pacific countries are experiencing bribery and corruption, according to a report by Transparency International published Tuesday. This report was released at a crucial time -- when many governments in the Asia Pacific region are preparing their plans to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The purpose of the SDGs is to establish the priorities for development by 2030, and includes reducing all forms of bribery and corruption, among a list of other issues. INDIAN BUREAUCRAT WITH ‘BLACK MONEY’ STASH: BRIBES NOT TABOOIndia has the highest rate of bribery among the 16 Asia Pacific countries (69 percent of respondents had paid a bribe for public services), followed closely by Vietnam (65 percent). It’s time to stop talking and act,” said José Ugaz, chair of Transparency International.

Source: Fox News March 07, 2017 18:11 UTC