Vietnamese authorities have dismantled a sophisticated illegal sports streaming operation that broadcast premium content like the English Premier League to hundreds of thousands of daily viewers. The network employed advanced evasion tactics including offshore domains, encrypted communications, and cryptocurrency payments while generating revenue through embedded advertisements and gambling platform redirects.

The Department of Justice recently announced, "[i]n the first [criminal] prosecution of its kind," that husband and wife owners of wound graft companies were sentenced...

Enforcing intellectual property (IP) rights in Vietnam involves several approaches, including administrative actions, civil court actions, and criminal prosecution.

Imagine you've just landed in the vibrant, bustling streets of Vietnam, eager to explore its rich culture and dive into the business world.

The Vietnam Criminal Code 2015 which came in to effect from 01 January 2018 has significant amendments in terms of crimes related to the Intellectual Property Rights.

On January 18, the police of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province transferred the investigation conclusion and all case files to the People's Procuracy of the same level to initiate prosecution of the legal entity of Saigon Vietnam Beer Group JSC, ...

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When employees who commit crimes are sentenced to imprisonment for a certain period of time, can they continue to enjoy the social benefits they have contributed to for many years?

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Piracy extends beyond mere access to copyrighted material, with organized crime syndicates involved in operating illegal streaming sites. Asia IP staff writer, Espie Angelica A. de Leon explains...