Today, corruption has become a phenomenon occurring in many countries around the world. It is one of the risks that seously affects the development of each country. The fight against corruption is a pressing issue not only of any country but has become a global issue. The article provides an overview of corrupt practices and the development stages of Vietnam’s law on anti-corruption from 1945 to present, on that basis, the development and role of anti-corruption law in the current period is discussed.