Vietnam has launched a new crackdown on online copyright infringement and counterfeit goods starting May 7, 2026, in response to renewed U.S. trade investigations and potential tariffs, with Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng directing a 20% increase in enforcement actions against intellectual property violations, particularly targeting high-traffic infringing websites and counterfeit goods in the domestic market, while acknowledging ongoing complexities in protecting intellectual property rights that impact investment and business relations. #IntellectualProperty #Copyright #VietnamTrade #VN #US #CN
Vietnam has initiated a crackdown on online copyright violations and counterfeit goods set to begin on May 7, 2026, in response to renewed threats of trade investigations and tariffs from the United States due to persistent intellectual property rights infringements, with Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng directing an increase of at least 20% in enforcement actions this month. #IntellectualProperty #VietnamTrade #CopyrightInfringement #VN #US #CN #UA