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Ministry of Public Security Seeks Criminal Immunity for Police Officers Who Cause Harm While on Duty
Việt Nam’s police are pushing to grant criminal immunity to police and armed forces personnel who cause harm while on duty. The Latest: On Oct. 22, the Ministry of Public…
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Meta Blocks “I Hate My Parents” Facebook Group in Việt Nam Upon Request from the Police
A Facebook group for youth venting about family issues and conflicts has been blocked in Việt Nam The Latest: On Oct. 5, Meta announced that the Facebook group “Con ghét…
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Đà Nẵng Police Delete Facebook Comment Calling Female Suspect ‘Really Pretty’ After Public Backlash
Đà Nẵng Police’s attempt at public communication backfired after officers publicly objectified a female criminal suspect on Facebook. The Latest: On Oct. 1, the Facebook page “Công an phường An…
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Starting Sept. 26, Commune Police Chiefs Granted Authority to Revoke Press Operating Licenses in Việt Nam
Commune police chiefs can now suspend press operating licenses, alongside a fiftyfold increase in their authority to impose fines. The Latest: On Sept. 25, the government issued Decree 367/2026 concerning…
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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
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,…
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Starting Sept. 26, Publishing News Affecting ‘Việt Nam’s Image’ May Lead to Fines Up to $15,400
Publishing news that negatively impacts Việt Nam’s image or foreign relations can now result in administrative fines of up to 400 million đồng ($15,400) under a newly implemented government decree.…
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Việt Nam’s Public Security Ministry Proposes Digital ID Expansion for ‘Events, Transactions, And Actions,’ Drawing Opposition From Multiple Agencies
A government proposal to assign digital identities to additional actions and transactions has triggered inter-agency pushback and criticism in Việt Nam. The Latest: On Aug. 25, the Ministry of Public…
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Việt Nam Police Propose Internet Cutoffs for Unpaid Fines
A draft law in Việt Nam proposes granting police the authority to disconnect internet and telecommunications services for individuals who fail to pay administrative fines. The Latest: The Ministry of…
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Public Security Minister Lương Tam Quang Courts U.S. Investors Blackrock and Cantor Fitzgerald in New York
The Ministry of Public Security expands its mandate beyond law enforcement by courting global capital and technology investments. The Latest: On Sept. 22, New York time, Public Security Minister Lương…
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Ministry of Public Security Proposes National Standards for Voice Biometrics Collection
The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) is seeking to formalize and advance the collection of voice biometrics for Việt Nam’s Identity Database. The Latest: On Sept. 7, the MPS closed…
