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
