The Bac Ninh Provincial Police in Vietnam have launched criminal proceedings against 10 individuals linked to illicit sports streaming network "Bun Cha TV." Operating as a, remote "underground digital company," the network illegally broadcasted high-profile copyrighted events like the English Premier League and UEFA Champions League, drawing hundreds of thousands of daily viewers with professional, Vietnamese-narrated feeds. The ring functioned via structured teams handling

In its response to the USTR's categorization Vietnam as a Priority Foreign Country, the country is breaking away from past enforcement methods to launch a modern offensive against digital piracy. Initiated by a mandate from the Prime Minister on May 5, 2026, in response to the treat of US sanctions, this new initiative is a shift in how the country protects copyright, moving from slow, manual monitoring to a more aggressive, tech-driven, and criminal-focused strategy. Two wel

Vietnamese authorities are intensifying their enforcement against online piracy and wider intellectual property (IP) violations, following the country's disastrous showing as a Priority Foreign Country on the April 30th USTR report. For background see here. Vietnam's campaign is an attempt to show a shift from sporadic takedowns to more co-ordinated compliance action. Steps are being taken to disrupt pirate distribution channels, strengthen deterrence, and improve general a

Summary Vietnam has launched a nationwide enforcement campaign from 7 to 30 May 2026, targeting intellectual property (IP) infringement with strict, coordinated actions across all ministries and local authorities. The campaign, prompted by the United States Trade Representative (USTR)’s designation of Vietnam as a Priority Foreign Country for IP deficiencies, aims to increase enforcement efficiency, especially against online piracy and counterfeiting. These efforts, supported