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Fake Marshall, Omega tech products seized in Hanoi bust

Hanoi police have dismantled a large-scale ring specializing in trafficking counterfeit electronic devices imitating major global brands, with transactions conducted primarily via Facebook.

Fake goods flood Saigon Square as buyers trade ethics for bargains

Authorities have repeatedly cracked down on counterfeit goods sold at one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most iconic shopping centers, but the issue persists, fueled by consumers’ preference for cheap prices.

294 cosmetic products’ declaration receipts revoked in one day

The Drug Administration Department under the Ministry of Health (MOH) on May 29 issued seven decisions revoking 294 cosmetic product declaration receipts that the agency had previously granted to seven businesses.

Vietnam pharmacies caught selling fake drugs and banned supplements

Authorities across Vietnam are cracking down on counterfeit medicine and illicit supplements as dangerous products flood the market.

Hanoi pharmacies found selling fake drugs with dangerously low potency

Authorities in Hanoi have discovered counterfeit drugs in two local pharmacies, some containing as little as 6.3% of their labeled active ingredient.

Vietnam probes homemade cosmetics sold online without approval

Unregistered and misleadingly advertised products are being removed from social media and marketplaces.

Fake goods scandals shake Vietnam in first five months of 2025

Authorities uncover high-tech counterfeits endangering public health nationwide.

Experts warn of sophisticated counterfeit drug networks in Vietnam

Authorities expose alarming schemes mixing real and fake medicine, while shell companies abroad help illicit drugs enter Vietnam’s market undetected.

Use of counterfeit goods in health care is a crime: Health Minister

“Counterfeit goods in the healthcare industry are not merely commercial fraud but a crime,” said Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan, adding that drug inspections must not be conducted half-heartedly.

Vietnam health minister: Fake medical products are not fraud - they’re a crime

Counterfeit health goods spark reform push, with new decree updates expected.

Expert urges crackdown on fake, contaminated food items

Associate Prof Dr Bui Thi An, former National Assembly Deputy, says that profit-driven motives have led to rampant fake and contaminated food, with consumers suffering the consequences.

Vietnam's fake drug crisis deepens: Authorities sound the alarm

The rise in fake medications in Vietnam prompts experts to call for coordinated action and vigilance.

Fake product scandal engulfs Vietnamese celebrities

An alarming wave of false advertising and counterfeit products has drawn in top Vietnamese artists and influencers, sparking public outrage and legal scrutiny.

Police bust MLM ring with 200,000 sellers of banned supplements

A massive cross-border MLM network involving foreign ringleaders and nearly 200,000 members has been dismantled in Vietnam.

Vietnam's Health Minister: ‘People are lost in a market full of fakes’

Minister Dao Hong Lan calls for stricter enforcement and nationwide anti-counterfeit culture.

Thuy Tien's reign ends in scandal; Miss Grand title still intact

The former Miss Grand International 2021 is under investigation for deceiving consumers in the Kera product case.

Vietnam investigates healthcare ads for fraud, misuse of authority

The Health Ministry targets misleading ads for traditional medicine and supplements, including scientists’ roles.

Food safety crackdown launched on stimulants, fake inputs

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE) has launched a high-priority campaign to crack down on the abuse of growth stimulants in fruit production and the excessive use of chemicals in food processing to artificially enhance weight.

Celebrities must uphold greater integrity, say lawmakers

Celebrity endorsements face tighter rules as Vietnam revises laws to prevent misconduct.

Two CEOs arrested for running counterfeit fertilizer operation

Authorities in Dak Lak have dismantled a major counterfeit fertilizer production ring, arresting two CEOs and their associates for manufacturing and distributing thousands of tons of fake agricultural products.