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Intellectual property rights combat
Illegal World Cup streaming sites continue to flourish in Vietnam despite crackdown
Vietnam News 19:30 14/06/2026Although Vietnamese authorities have dismantled major piracy networks, illegal live streams of 2026 FIFA World Cup matches continue to proliferate online through countless copycat websites.
Vietnam charges 15 in counterfeit luxury jewelry, gold smuggling cases
Vietnam News 09:18 12/06/2026Police in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam have pressed charges against 15 suspects for allegedly smuggling and infringing industrial property rights after uncovering a large-scale counterfeit jewelry operation and a separate gold smuggling ring.
Vietnam files first criminal case over pirated Windows, Microsoft Office software
Vietnam News 15:50 11/06/2026Police in Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam have launched Vietnam’s first criminal case involving the illegal use of copyrighted computer software, including unlicensed versions of Windows and Microsoft Office.
Police bust ring allegedly making fake Nike, Adidas, Crocs, Gucci slippers in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 18:31 07/06/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a large-scale network allegedly led by a married couple that produced and sold slippers bearing international luxury brand names being protected in Vietnam, including Nike, Adidas, Crocs, and Gucci.
Vietnam’s Can Tho police seize over 4,200 fake luxury items in major counterfeit operations
Vietnam News 11:48 07/06/2026Police in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam have dismantled two large-scale facilities producing and selling fake luxury goods, seizing more than 4,200 counterfeit items bearing labels of famous brands such as Hermès, Gucci, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Versace, authorities confirmed on Saturday.
Vietnam ramps up IP enforcement amid rising online piracy
In-Depth 17:12 04/06/2026Vietnamese authorities are stepping up efforts to combat intellectual property (IP) infringement after enforcement agencies uncovered more than 2,000 suspected violations, underscoring mounting challenges posed by online piracy and digital copyright breaches.
Inspection finds nearly 1,000 bogus Nike, Adidas, Crocs products in Vietnam’s Nha Trang
Vietnam News 14:56 02/06/2026Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam have detected nearly 1,000 counterfeit products bearing the trademarks of Nike, Adidas, and Crocs in Nha Trang Ward, officials said on Monday.
Vietnam committed to IP protection amid US Section 301 probe
Vietnam News 11:39 31/05/2026Vietnam is consistently committed to strengthening intellectual property (IP) rights protection and enforcement to foster a transparent business environment, support innovation, and fulfill international commitments following a U.S. probe into the country's IP practices, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday.
Vietnam police dismantle ‘Bun Cha TV’ illegal football streaming network
Vietnam News 15:07 29/05/2026Vietnamese police have uncovered and dismantled another large-scale illegal sports streaming operation known as ‘Bun Cha TV,’ following previous crackdowns on pirate platforms such as ‘Xoi Lac TV.’
Ho Chi Minh City targets counterfeit goods sold on social media, e-commerce platforms
Ho Chi Minh City 16:25 27/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City has launched a major campaign to combat intellectual property violations and counterfeit goods, focusing on e-commerce platforms, social media networks, and live-stream sales.
Da Nang ranks 2nd in Vietnam’s crackdown on counterfeit goods, intellectual property violations
Vietnam News 21:12 26/05/2026Da Nang City in central Vietnam has ranked second nationwide in the number of cases involving counterfeit goods and intellectual property violations handled by authorities, the municipal Market Surveillance Department said on Tuesday.
Vietnam’s prosecution of copyright violators marks turning point in intellectual property enforcement
In-Depth 16:48 25/05/2026Vietnamese authorities have launched an unprecedented crackdown on copyright infringement, prosecuting multiple companies and individuals in what industry insiders describe as a turning point for intellectual property enforcement and the end of the long-tolerated culture of using copyrighted content without permission or payment.
