Vietnam police fine passenger bus driver $227 for phone, seatbelt violations
Vietnam News 13:47 30/09/2026Police in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam, have fined a passenger bus driver for committing traffic safety violations, including using a mobile phone while driving.
Expats in Vietnam face fines of up to $1,920 for housing violations
Expat Life 14:46 07/09/2026Foreign homeowners in Vietnam shall be fined up to VND50 million (US$1,920) for violating regulations on housing ownership under a government decree, which took effect on August 26.
Woman fined $57.4 for dumping rubbish into Ho Chi Minh City canal
Ho Chi Minh City 14:21 24/08/2026A woman in Ho Chi Minh City has been fined VND1.5 million (US$57.4) for dumping household waste into Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Canal despite being reminded not to litter.
Australia passes law to levy tech giants that fail to pay for local news
World 09:40 21/08/2026Australia passed legislation on Thursday that will force tech giants to pay millions of dollars in levies if they fail to strike commercial deals with local media outlets for news on their platforms.
Vietnam to fine workplace sexual harassment offenders up to $1,140
Vietnam News 21:47 02/08/2026People who commit workplace sexual harassment shall face fines of up to VND30 million (US$1,140) and be required to make a public apology under a new government decree taking effect in September, which also covers other labor violations.
Vietnam proposes 10-fold increase in food safety fines to crack down on violations
Vietnam News 11:39 01/08/2026Draft legislation targets deceptive advertising, tightens border checks, and pushes maximum penalties for individuals up to $38,000.
Companies face fines of up to $2,850 for forcing overtime in Vietnam
Economy 18:47 29/07/2026Employers in Vietnam that require employees to work overtime beyond legal limits can be fined up to VND75 million (US$2,850) under a new government decree aimed at strengthening labor protections and improving compliance with working-hour regulations.
Vietnam to fine households up to $114 for failing to report housekeeper employment
Vietnam News 10:20 24/07/2026Households that hire or terminate the employment of housekeepers without notifying local commune, ward, or special-zone authorities shall face fines of up to VND3 million (US$114) under a new government decree, set to take effect on September 10.
Vietnam to fine dog owners up to $76 for failing to muzzle pets in public
Vietnam News 10:23 13/06/2026Dog owners who take their pets into public places without a muzzle or without keeping them on a leash shall face fines ranging from VND1 million to VND2 million (US$38 - $76), starting from August 1.
Xiaomi Vietnam fined over $11,000 for consumer rights violations
Economy 12:03 03/06/2026The Vietnam National Competition Commission has imposed a fine of VND290 million (US$11,010) on Xiaomi Vietnam Co., Ltd. for multiple violations of consumer protection regulations.
Vietnam to impose fines of up to $760 on unsubstantiated ‘Best,’ ‘Number One’ advertising claims
Vietnam News 15:25 02/06/2026Organizations and individuals in Vietnam shall face fines of up to VND20 million (US$760) if they use promotional terms such as ‘the best,’ ‘the only one,’ ‘number one,’ or similar superlative claims in advertisements without providing legally recognized evidence to support them.
Vietnamese driver, owner fined over $3,800 for overloading, unlicensed driving
Vietnam News 16:15 06/05/2026Traffic police in Vietnam have imposed a total administrative fine of over VND100 million (US$3,800) on a tractor-trailer driver and the vehicle owner after detecting such serious violations as overloading and driving without a valid license.
