Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has called for regulations to be amended to increase penalties for smuggling, trade fraud, and counterfeit goods to ensure deterrence.
A representative from the Ministry of Industry and Trade reports that consumers often knowingly purchase counterfeit and knock-off products because of their affordability.
The Drug Administration of Vietnam, Ministry of Health, has launched a peak period campaign to review and handle smuggled and counterfeit drugs and cosmetics nationwide, lasting until the end of March 2026.