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Starting Sept. 26, Commune Police Chiefs Can Impose Fines Reaching 250 Million Đồng (US$9,625) for Press Violations in Việt Nam

By Lê Sáng2 min read
Illustrative photo. Credit: Hà Tĩnh Police.

Việt Nam has granted commune police chiefs the power to impose staggering financial penalties against press violations—a 245 million đồng jump from the previous penalty. 

The Latest: On Sept. 25, 2026, the government issued Decree 367/2026 regarding administrative penalties for press violations, which officially took effect on Sept. 26.

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