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Police collect US$10.9 million from fining drivers under influence of alcohol

Traffic police across the country fined 20,000 drivers under the influence of alcohol collecting VND253 billion ($10.9 million) for the state budget this month.

Driver calling service for drinkers becomes more popular

A new law that bans people from driving after they have consumed alcohol has sparked a start-up idea that involves a driver turning up to take the intoxicated customers home in their own vehicle.

Vietnam identifies underage drinking problem

Experts have raised warnings over underage drinking in Vietnam as well as the consequences.

 

Alcohol laws are driving down business

A strict drink driving law has left some small businesses feeling the pinch, with many claiming customers are shunning bia hơi fearing they will fall foul of the tough new regulations.