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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.

Senior executives at Vietnam power consulting firms arrested

A series of disclosures by listed electricity consulting firms has revealed the detention of chairmen, chief executives and senior finance officials.

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.

Ho Chi Minh City police bust interprovincial pet theft network, save 500 cats

More than 500 cats were found alive or recovered during a police investigation into an organized group accused of stealing, collecting and transporting pets for sale across southern Vietnam.

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.

Police bust cross-border gold smuggling ring worth nearly $39 million

Police in Thanh Hoa have dismantled a major transnational gold smuggling ring accused of trafficking around 200kg of gold bullion from Cambodia into Vietnam.

Coffin parade birthday stunt leads to arrests in Can Tho

Seven people have been arrested in Can Tho after a funeral-themed street performance involving a coffin carrying a living person sparked widespread public backlash.

Police dismantle major illegal weapons manufacturing network in Vietnam

A months-long investigation led police to uncover a sophisticated weapons production operation disguised as civilian manufacturing.

Former Soc Trang officials arrested in corruption investigation

Former Soc Trang Party Organization Commission chief Vo Chi Cong has been arrested over allegations of wrongdoing linked to state budget expenditures.

Police uncover international scam ring during surprise hotel raid in HCM City

An investigation into a group of Malaysian nationals staying at a hotel in Thu Duc expanded into a major probe into transnational fraud and drug-related offenses.

Vietnam police prosecute 56 cases involving intellectual property violations

Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security says intellectual property protection remains a key priority amid growing challenges in both physical and digital markets.

Former SJC CEO appeals 25-year sentence in illegal gold bar case

An appellate court in Ho Chi Minh City has begun reviewing the conviction of former SJC chief Le Thuy Hang in one of Vietnam's most significant gold-related corruption cases.

Hanoi police arrest young CEO and 17 employees over illegal gambling websites

Authorities say a Hanoi-based SEO company disguised as a digital marketing business while allegedly helping illegal gambling websites attract traffic and improve search rankings.

Traditional medicine empire under investigation over banned dermatology products

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested two men accused of operating a large-scale network that allegedly produced and distributed banned traditional medicines nationwide under the Bao Thanh Duong brand.

1,000 police officers hunt down foreign gunmen after HCM City shooting

Two foreign suspects accused of carrying out a fatal shooting in Ho Chi Minh City allegedly mapped out an escape route in advance, but were captured after a 72-hour manhunt involving 1,000 police officers.

Former Vietnam food safety chief gets reduced sentence in bribery case

Former Food Safety Administration leaders Tran Viet Nga and Nguyen Thanh Phong received reduced prison sentences after an appellate court ruling in Hanoi.

Two foreigners accused in contract-style killing in Vietnam

Vietnamese police say the foreign suspects entered the country under orders from an overseas figure and spent days tracking their targets before opening fire.

HCM City police bust online counterfeit Nike and Adidas operation

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have prosecuted a man accused of operating multiple social media accounts and e-commerce storefronts to sell thousands of counterfeit Nike and Adidas shoes and sandals online.

VN police charge 23 suspects in major illegal football streaming & betting ring

Police in Hung Yen Province have charged 23 suspects linked to a large-scale illegal football streaming and online betting network, seizing more than VND10 billion ($385,000) along with numerous high-tech devices.

Former Vietnamese health minister faces trial over $31 million hospital losses

Former Vietnamese health minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien faces up to six years in prison over alleged violations tied to two stalled hospital construction projects.