Vietnam Hosts Key Seminar on New Intellectual Property Regulations to Boost Digital Economy and Innovation

On June 12, 2026, the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam partnered with the Ho Chi Minh City University of Law to host a crucial seminar detailing the nation’s updated intellectual property framework. The event provided comprehensive guidance on the new regulations effective April 2026, empowering stakeholders to navigate legal shifts that promote innovation and protect industrial property rights in the growing digital economy. HO CHI MINH CITY...
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Amid AI boom, Artists and businesses rush to build IP shields

The rapid integration of generative AI into the global creative ecosystem has introduced profound challenges for traditional intellectual property rights. As the boundaries between authentic and AI-generated content blur, creators and tech enterprises...
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How Many Years in Prison for Installing Pirated Windows and Office? What Criminal Charges Can Software Pirates Face?

The unauthorized installation and usage of unlicensed operating systems and office suites in Vietnam can lead to strict legal consequences, ranging from administrative penalties to criminal liability. Depending on the commercial scale and the extent...
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First Criminal Prosecution for Software Piracy Sends Strong Message on Intellectual Property Protection

In a landmark enforcement action, Phu Tho authorities have initiated Vietnam’s first criminal prosecution for software copyright infringement involving pirated Windows and Microsoft Office. This case signals a definitive shift toward stricter intellectual...
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Vietnam’s NamiTech secures $4m to expand voice biometrics across APAC

Vietnamese voice biometrics startup NamiTech has successfully secured $4 million in a new funding round to further develop its AI-driven authentication and conversation analysis products. Supported by key investors like Toho Gas and Thien Viet Securities,...
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