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Progress made in tackling intellectual property infringements

Three months after the Prime Minister issued a dispatch on May 5 calling for decisive measures to prevent and deal with intellectual property rights infringements, authorities have detected 4,562 cases showing signs of related violations.

Decree 287 empowers Vietnamese artists with stronger IP contracts

Decree 287/2026/ND-CP was issued recently with a new focus on "incentive royalties," allowing creators to share up to 10 percent of the profit from their own work.

Why Vietnamese artists need stronger contracts under new rules

Vietnam’s stage arts are beginning to operate more like a genuine cultural industry, where artistic quality drives revenue and revenue, in turn, sustains creativity.

New royalty mechanism promises bigger incentives for Vietnam's artists

Vietnam is changing how creators are rewarded, replacing a one-off payment mindset with royalties that can give artists a continuing stake in successful works.

Fake Gucci, Hermes goods expose counterfeit fashion network in Vietnam

Recent police cases across Vietnam have uncovered thousands of counterfeit fashion products, exposing a supply chain stretching from shops and social media to warehouses and factories.

Part of Vietnam’s blockchain economy is still ‘living overseas’

Vietnam has built world-class blockchain companies that remain highly active. Yet many share the same reality: their operating entities and revenue are based overseas, while their teams in Vietnam function mainly as “engineering hubs.”

Vietnam needs domestic platforms to grow creative industries

Building Vietnamese-owned digital platforms could strengthen copyright protection, creator incomes and the country's cultural economy, industry experts argue.

Vietnam seeks one-stop music royalty collection system

Vietnamese authorities say a shared copyright database and greater coordination among rights organizations could end the practice of multiple groups collecting music royalties from the same business.

Customs force tightens crackdown on intellectual property-infringing goods

The rapid expansion of cross-border e-commerce is creating major opportunities for international trade, but it is also increasing the risk of counterfeit, imitation and intellectual property (IP)-infringing goods entering markets.

Strengthening legal mechanisms needed to enhance IP adjudication: Experts

As Vietnam advances judicial reform and deepens international integration, establishing specialised judicial mechanisms for intellectual property (IP) disputes and violations has become increasingly necessary.

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.

Valuing IP: Global standards and Vietnam’s realities

As digital transformation accelerates, intellectual property (IP) is hardening into a core driver of corporate value.

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.

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 promotes intellectual property awareness from primary school

Vietnam is strengthening intellectual property education in schools as part of efforts to foster creativity and innovation among younger generations.

Vietnam responds to US intellectual property probe with call for objectivity

Vietnam has called on the United States to conduct an objective and fair assessment and fully recognize the country's efforts and tangible achievements in protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights.

Intellectual property enforcement: from periodic campaigns to 24/7 monitoring

From applying fake labels to selling counterfeits via livestream, intellectual property rights (IPR) infringements are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

Vietnam ready to clarify IP policies with US, says Foreign Ministry

Vietnam is ready to share information and clarify its policies and regulations with international partners, including the United States, in order to appropriately address differences related to intellectual property rights.

Removing bottlenecks to promote intellectual property valuation

As the economy increasingly shifts towards knowledge-based growth, innovation and digital transformation, demand for IP and technology valuation is becoming more urgent.

Intellectual property key to helping Vietnamese firms escape outsourcing trap

Intellectual property (IP) is increasingly viewed as a strategic tool for Vietnamese enterprises seeking to move beyond low-value outsourcing and manufacturing in global supply chains, experts have said.