copyright protection in vietnam

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Nearly 68,000 smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit cases uncovered in H1

Smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit production and trading, and IP right infringement remained widespread and increasingly sophisticated in the first half of 2026, affecting business activities, public health and consumer confidence.

Owners of cafes react to rule requiring copyright fees to play music

From July 1, music copyright fee collection at coffee shops and restaurants will follow a new rate. While owners support the policy, they remain concerned about the procedures and implementation.

Copyright crackdown hits singers, company directors

Investigation agencies have recently decided to prosecute criminal cases involving large-scale intellectual property rights violations.

Politburo calls for strict crackdown on software piracy and plagiarism

Vietnam’s Politburo has called for stronger enforcement against software piracy, plagiarism and other intellectual property violations as part of a broader strategy to support long-term economic growth.

The ‘mobile Windows installer’ era is ending as copyright crackdown continues

With the tightening of copyright enforcement, the profession of "mobile Windows installers" (cai Win dao) has nearly vanished, and many have abandoned the trade in recent years.

Copyright violations land singers and business executives in criminal cases

New criminal cases involving copyrighted software and music rights mark a significant shift in Vietnam's approach to intellectual property protection.

First criminal case over software piracy launched in Vietnam

Vietnamese police have launched the country's first criminal case involving copyright infringement through the illegal use of licensed computer software, with estimated damages running into tens of billions of dong.

World Cup 2026: Vietnam gears up to block illegal streaming networks

To tackle copyright infringement during World Cup 2026, broadcasters holding official rights will need robust technological solutions capable of blocking illegal streaming platforms such as XoilacTV and ThapcamTV.

Vietnam opens new nationwide campaign against online piracy and IP violations

Vietnam is reviewing its intellectual property enforcement framework and considering tougher administrative penalties to improve deterrence and meet international commitments.

Vietnam gains ground in technological fight against online piracy

To promote copyright protection, Vietnam is accelerating efforts to master core technologies and build integrated platforms capable of receiving, processing, distributing and protecting digital content on a unified system.

Will sharing news links on Facebook lead to fines in Vietnam?

Vietnamese authorities say they will provide further clarification on whether sharing news article links on social media could lead to penalties under a newly issued government decree regulating online information activities.

Authorities dismantle ‘Bun Cha TV’ pirate football streaming operation

Police in Bac Ninh have charged 10 people linked to the illegal football streaming website “Bun Cha TV”, accused of broadcasting copyrighted sports content without authorization.

Healthy digital content market in the making

A wave of unauthorised movie, comic and music sites has gone dark in recent weeks, signaling a sudden escalation in Vietnam’s enforcement against intellectual property (IP) violations.

UK Embassy thanks Vietnam after Xoi Lac TV piracy bust

The UK Embassy praised Vietnam’s law enforcement agencies for cracking down on the notorious illegal streaming platform Xoi Lac TV.

Vietnam pushes for a homegrown Music ID system after copyright scandals

Vietnam’s decision to prosecute major online copyright infringement cases is exposing deep flaws in how music ownership is managed on digital platforms.

Vietnam launches major crackdown on music copyright violations

A major copyright crackdown in Vietnam has led to criminal charges against BH Media, singer Quang Lap and several entertainment operators.

Criminal proceedings launched against copyright infringement

The Ministry of Public Security’s Investigation Security Agency on May 15 initiated criminal proceedings against five cases involving alleged copyright and related rights infringement at several companies and organisations.

Culture Ministry launches nationwide copyright compliance checks

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced a nationwide inspection campaign targeting businesses and organizations using unlicensed software and violating copyright regulations.

Vietnam vows strict enforcement of intellectual property rights

Vietnam is demonstrating strong determination in enforcing intellectual property rights, including copyright and related rights, with a clear message: no restricted areas and no exceptions.

Vietnam’s US$1.66 billion game industry hit by piracy crisis

Vietnam’s booming game sector faces mounting losses as copyright violations continue to drain revenue and undermine investor confidence.