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Wed, May 6, 2026

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Vietnam orders nationwide crackdown on piracy websites, IP violations
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Vietnam orders nationwide crackdown on piracy websites, IP violations

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has ordered a nationwide crackdown on piracy websites and intellectual property violations from Thursday to May 30, under a directive signed…

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has ordered a nationwide crackdown on piracy websites and intellectual property violations from Thursday to May 30, under a directive signed by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung. A screen capture shows an example of a website accused of copyright infringement.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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Vietnam orders crackdown on IP violations after US trade warning
TrademarksGlobal

Vietnam orders crackdown on IP violations after US trade warning

(May 6): Vietnam has ordered a clampdown on intellectual property violations, targeting a 20% increase in enforcement cases after the country was pegged as a top concern on a US w…

(May 6): Vietnam has ordered a clampdown on intellectual property violations, targeting a 20% increase in enforcement cases after the country was pegged as a top concern on a US watch list. The crackdown will cover films, online video games and industrial property rights, among other areas, and run through this month,…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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Vietnam Orders Aggressive Action on Online Piracy Amid US Tariff Threats
EnforcementGlobal

Vietnam Orders Aggressive Action on Online Piracy Amid US Tariff Threats

Government mandates 20% increase in IP violation detections as US labels Vietnam top offender

Vietnam has initiated a sweeping campaign to intensify enforcement against online piracy and counterfeit goods, following renewed threats from the United States to impose tariffs over intellectual property violations. Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has directed ministries to raise detection rates by at least 20% in May,…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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Vietnam orders nationwide crackdown on piracy websites, IP violations

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has ordered a nationwide crackdown on piracy websites and intellectual property violations from Thursday to May 30, under a directive signed by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung. A screen capture shows an example of a website accused of copyright infringement.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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Vietnam orders crackdown on IP violations after US trade warning

(May 6): Vietnam has ordered a clampdown on intellectual property violations, targeting a 20% increase in enforcement cases after the country was pegged as a top concern on a US watch list. The crackdown will cover films, online video games and industrial property rights, among other areas, and run through this month,…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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Vietnam Orders Aggressive Action on Online Piracy Amid US Tariff Threats

Vietnam has initiated a sweeping campaign to intensify enforcement against online piracy and counterfeit goods, following renewed threats from the United States to impose tariffs over intellectual property violations. Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has directed ministries to raise detection rates by at least 20% in May,…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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