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Intellectual property rights combat

Vietnam ramps up IP enforcement amid rising online piracy

Vietnam ramps up IP enforcement amid rising online piracy

In-Depth 17:12 04/06/2026

Vietnamese 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

Inspection finds nearly 1,000 bogus Nike, Adidas, Crocs products in Vietnam’s Nha Trang

Vietnam News 14:56 02/06/2026

Authorities 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 committed to IP protection amid US Section 301 probe

Vietnam News 11:39 31/05/2026

Vietnam 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 police dismantle ‘Bun Cha TV’ illegal football streaming network

Vietnam News 15:07 29/05/2026

Vietnamese 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 targets counterfeit goods sold on social media, e-commerce platforms

Ho Chi Minh City 16:25 27/05/2026

Ho 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

Da Nang ranks 2nd in Vietnam’s crackdown on counterfeit goods, intellectual property violations

Vietnam News 21:12 26/05/2026

Da 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

Vietnam’s prosecution of copyright violators marks turning point in intellectual property enforcement

In-Depth 16:48 25/05/2026

Vietnamese 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.

Couple indicted for allegedly selling fake Gucci, Hermès, Rolex goods at Ho Chi Minh City store

Couple indicted for allegedly selling fake Gucci, Hermès, Rolex goods at Ho Chi Minh City store

Ho Chi Minh City 13:02 24/05/2026

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have indicted a couple accused of selling counterfeit products bearing luxury brand names including Gucci, Hermès, and Rolex after investigators uncovered thousands of suspected fake items and alleged illicit profits totaling nearly US$171,000 from early 2024.

Ho Chi Minh City police charge man over sale of counterfeit Nike, Adidas shoes online

Ho Chi Minh City police charge man over sale of counterfeit Nike, Adidas shoes online

Ho Chi Minh City 16:25 23/05/2026

Police in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday launched legal proceedings against a man accused of selling counterfeit Nike, Adidas, and Converse footwear through online platforms including Shopee.

Ho Chi Minh City intensifies clampdown on counterfeit goods at Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Square

Ho Chi Minh City intensifies clampdown on counterfeit goods at Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Square

Ho Chi Minh City 14:36 22/05/2026

Ho Chi Minh City’s market surveillance authority is intensifying inspections at major tourist shopping destinations such as Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square following repeated violations involving counterfeit and trademark-infringing goods.

23 charged in Vietnam crackdown on illegal soccer streaming ring

23 charged in Vietnam crackdown on illegal soccer streaming ring

Vietnam News 13:24 22/05/2026

Police in Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam have arrested and charged 23 people linked to a major illegal soccer streaming network operating websites such as CakhiaTV, RakhoiTV, and CaheoTV, authorities said on Thursday.

UK Embassy thanks Vietnam for tackling gambling, ‘Xoi Lac TV’ illegal streaming network

UK Embassy thanks Vietnam for tackling gambling, ‘Xoi Lac TV’ illegal streaming network

Vietnam News 18:36 19/05/2026

The UK Embassy in Vietnam has expressed gratitude to Vietnamese police and task forces following the dismantling of illegal streaming network ‘Xoi Lac TV,’ according to the Ministry of Public Security’s Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention Department.