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Fake-medicine sales at pharmacies spark calls for tougher penalties

HCM City and Hanoi authorities have uncovered numerous pharmacies selling fake or unverified medicines, causing public concern. However, fines have been deemed too low to deter violations.

Fake health supplements dumped in Ho Chi Minh City linked to major Hanoi ring

Thousands of boxes of health supplements discarded along Nguyen Van Linh Street in Binh Chanh District, HCM City, have been traced to a large-scale counterfeit supplement operation recently dismantled by the Ministry of Public Security in Hanoi.

Company director identified as owner of dietary supplements dumped in HCM City

Nguyen Phuoc S., head of a District 12 firm, admitted to illegally discarding supplements to avoid inspection.

Man caught dumping large stash of pharmaceuticals in Ho Chi Minh City

Authorities in HCM City have identified the driver of a motorized tricycle who dumped large quantities of pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements along vacant lots on Nguyen Van Linh Street, Binh Chanh Dist. The man has been summoned for questioning.

Thousands of kiosks close as Vietnam cracks down on counterfeit goods

A business invested nearly USD 2 million in a production line, yet was powerless in the face of rampant counterfeits - sold at half, even a third of the price. How can genuine goods compete?

800,000 VND fine for fake drugs: Too little, too late?

With pharmacies selling fake antibiotics and diabetes drugs, many question if current fines are enough to deter repeat violations.

Fake Marshall, Omega tech products seized in Hanoi bust

Hanoi police have dismantled a large-scale ring specializing in trafficking counterfeit electronic devices imitating major global brands, with transactions conducted primarily via Facebook.

Fake goods flood Saigon Square as buyers trade ethics for bargains

Authorities have repeatedly cracked down on counterfeit goods sold at one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most iconic shopping centers, but the issue persists, fueled by consumers’ preference for cheap prices.

294 cosmetic products’ declaration receipts revoked in one day

The Drug Administration Department under the Ministry of Health (MOH) on May 29 issued seven decisions revoking 294 cosmetic product declaration receipts that the agency had previously granted to seven businesses.

Vietnam pharmacies caught selling fake drugs and banned supplements

Authorities across Vietnam are cracking down on counterfeit medicine and illicit supplements as dangerous products flood the market.

Hanoi pharmacies found selling fake drugs with dangerously low potency

Authorities in Hanoi have discovered counterfeit drugs in two local pharmacies, some containing as little as 6.3% of their labeled active ingredient.

Vietnam probes homemade cosmetics sold online without approval

Unregistered and misleadingly advertised products are being removed from social media and marketplaces.

Fake goods scandals shake Vietnam in first five months of 2025

Authorities uncover high-tech counterfeits endangering public health nationwide.

Experts warn of sophisticated counterfeit drug networks in Vietnam

Authorities expose alarming schemes mixing real and fake medicine, while shell companies abroad help illicit drugs enter Vietnam’s market undetected.

Use of counterfeit goods in health care is a crime: Health Minister

“Counterfeit goods in the healthcare industry are not merely commercial fraud but a crime,” said Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan, adding that drug inspections must not be conducted half-heartedly.

Vietnam's fake drug crisis deepens: Authorities sound the alarm

The rise in fake medications in Vietnam prompts experts to call for coordinated action and vigilance.

Fake product scandal engulfs Vietnamese celebrities

An alarming wave of false advertising and counterfeit products has drawn in top Vietnamese artists and influencers, sparking public outrage and legal scrutiny.

Vietnam health minister: Fake medical products are not fraud - they’re a crime

Counterfeit health goods spark reform push, with new decree updates expected.

Police bust MLM ring with 200,000 sellers of banned supplements

A massive cross-border MLM network involving foreign ringleaders and nearly 200,000 members has been dismantled in Vietnam.

Vietnam's Health Minister: ‘People are lost in a market full of fakes’

Minister Dao Hong Lan calls for stricter enforcement and nationwide anti-counterfeit culture.