Karaoke noise fades in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 12:06 31/12/2025Since Decree 282 took effect on December 15, Ho Chi Minh City has seen a noticeable decline in noisy karaoke activities in many residential areas, a change widely welcomed by residents.
'Acoustic hazard': Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball wars
In-Depth 15:14 28/12/2025The piercing pop-pop of pickleball paddles starts before sunrise and ends after midnight at dozens of newly built courts across Hanoi, as residents relish one of Vietnam's fastest-growing sports -- or rage at the noise it makes.
In Vietnam, many haunted by street vendors’ sales speakers
Vietnam News 13:18 25/12/2025Karaoke singing is only one source of urban noise, but the truly persistent daily torment comes from the speakers used by street vendors.
Vietnam’s stricter noise rules win support, residents call for reporting hotlines
Vietnam News 10:34 21/12/2025Vietnam’s tougher rules on noise pollution, which took effect on December 15, have drawn broad public support, with residents calling on authorities to extend enforcement beyond karaoke to other everyday sources of noise and to set up clear hotlines for complaints.
Daytime din or late-night karaoke, Vietnam draws new lines on noise
Vietnam News 15:26 19/12/2025Vietnam has begun stepping up enforcement against noisy behavior in residential areas under new rules that allow fines at any hour of the day, as authorities move to curb long-running complaints over loud karaoke and public gatherings.
From now, karaoke singing in Vietnam at any time of day shall face fines
Vietnam News 18:14 16/12/2025Residents who sing karaoke at any time of day may be fined if the noise exceeds permitted limits, starting from December 15, marking a significant shift in Vietnam’s approach to controlling noise pollution.
Indonesia turns down ear-splitting 'haram' street parties
World 11:03 25/08/2025People in an Indonesian village watched as a tower of loudspeakers mounted on a truck rumbled through their usually serene home, blasting a thumping bass loud enough to crack windows.
Vietnam’s Hue orders grassroots authorities to establish quiet hours in residential neighborhoods
Vietnam News 10:05 04/07/2025The People’s Committee of Hue City in central Vietnam has issued a directive calling on the authorities of communes and wards to establish designated quiet hours in residential neighborhoods and encourage residents to commit to noise control and community order.
In Vietnam, man stabbed to death in quarrel over neighbors’ noisy drinking party
Vietnam News 15:14 13/03/2022Both sides had an argument which quickly escalated into violence
Ho Chi Minh City police to fine people over noise pollution after May 23
Vietnam News 10:14 28/04/2021Prior to May 24, police units are tasked with raising people’s awareness of noise pollution and related laws
On ear-splitting karaoke and noise pollution in Vietnam
Expat Life 11:45 04/04/2021It’s unclear at the time of writing if fines rise in cost from June but the more difficult question would be what to do if people repeat their annoying behavior
Measuring karaoke noise remains a challenge: Ho Chi Minh City officials
Vietnam News 09:00 06/03/2021Measuring noise remains a challenge due to the lack of specialized devices
