In Vietnam, a new law mandates that motorbike owners must have registration cards in their name and the original plate on the “carte verte à legacy of French colonial administration.” However, the swift implementation has led to unintended consequences, especially for expatriates and enthusiasts of “lucky number plates.”
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What is illegal by Vietnamese laws when it comes to porn, prostitution, sex, and ‘depraved content’ watching or distributing?
Vietnamese laws criminalize porn, prostitution, and depraved content, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. Risks associated with sex content are significant.
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Vietnam airlines ambassadors with benefits
What is the follow-up of the release of the Vietnam air hostesses after they smuggled 11.4kg of illicit drugs. Nothing as they have quasi diplomatic status.
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Vietnam’s Real Estate Construction and Risks for Expats
The world of residential construction in Vietnam is full of high-rise projects and mini apartments that are a billion-dollar business..
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The COVID Repatriation Scandal
Amidst Vietnam’s long-awaited reopening in August 2023, a sinister tale of corruption unfolds, overshadowing Vietnam’s joyous moment. The nation faces a momentous reckoning, as it seeks to unravel the intricate web of corruption and ask whether justice will ever prevail.
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REMINDER: The Press, News and Journalism in Vietnam is stuck in the USA-Russia Pre-1989 Cold war function and style
Vietnamese journalism is trapped in the past, reliant on government funding, and lacking independence. Conclusion: be your own investigative journalist in Vietnam.
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Insider Info : Part 2, The Bermuda triangle of information in Vietnam
This is the second article of a two part series on censorship and information available in Vietnam and Asia. In Part 1, we looked for answers through artificial intelligence, or rather the superficial information accessible in a politically correct world.
This article, available for Insider Info members only, looks at the same questions, but with information available on the outside.
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