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Technology start-ups worried about new criminal code provision

VietNamNet Bridge - A debate has been raised about Article No 292 of the 2015 Criminal Code, to take effect on July 1, on illegally providing services on computer and telecommunication networks. 

Money cannot save pangolins from the law

VietNamNet Bridge - Billions of dong have been spent on food for pangolins seized in wildlife trafficking cases. However, the animals have died because they cannot live in captivity.

Young thugs must be punished: Congressman

 VietNamNet Bridge – Le Nhu Tien, vice chairman of the National Assembly Committee for Culture, Education, Youth and Children, spoke about the need to take action against crimes committed by juveniles.

Vietnam urged to narrow parameters for death penalty

 VietNamNet Bridge – An international group of legal experts proposed that Vietnam stop the death penalty attached to nine crimes, prompting public debate on the issue.