Customs agencies nationwide detected and handled 543 cases violating customs regulations between December 16, 2022, and January 15, 2023, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Violations at vehicle registration centres have signalled an organised corruption case, causing severe losses to the society, Lieut. Gen. To An Xo, spokesman of the Ministry of Public Security, told the Government’s regular press conference on February 2.

Relevant ministries and agencies will tighten management and supervision of e-commerce to discover violations and prevent tax losses in 2023.

The Hanoi People’s Court on January 4 passed sentences against 36 defendants for violations related to equipment procurement bidding packages for a hospital project at Dong Nai General Hospital.

Distortions of history in cinematographic activities will be subject to fines of VND40 - VND50 million (US$1,700 - US$2,100), according to a new decree of the Government.

Eighty-three traffic accidents happened in the three days of the New Year, killing 50 people and injuring 51 others, an increase of 29.7%, 31.6% and 45.7%, respectively, according to the Ministry of Public Security.

No cases of violation of foreign waters have been recorded by Phu Yen province’s fishing vessels since 2019, according to the provincial Department of Fisheries.

The Ministry of Information and Communications held a conference in Hanoi on November 30 to roll out Internet advertising management measures.

Lieut. Gen. To An Xo, Chief of the Office and Spokesman of the Ministry of Public Security, has said that the ministry will continue to verify, investigate and strictly punish those who spread false and inaccurate information causing public concern and hurting economic, financial, monetary and investment security.

The Education for Nature Vietnam (ENV) on October 24 issued an annual report reviewing efforts of 62 cities and provinces in handling wildlife violations reported by the public in 2021, excluding Bac Lieu province which registered no cases.