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SBV orders tighter payment security after detecting chip theft fraud

SBV orders tighter payment security after detecting chip theft fraud

The SBV asked payment service providers to urgently review their payment operations and step up measures to protect customers against increasingly sophisticated forms of card fraud.
ASEAN needs stronger intelligence-sharing to curb illicit trade: EU-ABC chief

ASEAN needs stronger intelligence-sharing to curb illicit trade: EU-ABC chief

Chris Humphrey, executive director of the EU-ASEAN Business Council, talks to Việt Nam News about the growing threat of illicit trade and the need for stronger regional cooperation to combat it.
VN introduces biometric authentication for e-invoice procedures

VN introduces biometric authentication for e-invoice procedures

The Department of Taxation has introduced biometric authentication requirements for legal representatives in electronic invoice registration and s.
Customs uncover nearly 8,900 violations in six months, online smuggling on the rise

Customs uncover nearly 8,900 violations in six months, online smuggling on the rise

Smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods remain complicated, with a rising trend along sea routes and land borders, although no major hotspots have emerged.
VN strengthens measures to prevent smuggling of fuel at borders amid global energy shocks

VN strengthens measures to prevent smuggling of fuel at borders amid global energy shocks

The General Department of Customs under the Ministry of Finance has sent a directive to regional customs branches requiring tighter control and enhanced anti-smuggling measures to prevent fuel smuggling across the country’s borders amid volatility in global energy markets.
New e-commerce law expected to curb online trade fraud

New e-commerce law expected to curb online trade fraud

Between 2020 and 2025, authorities nationwide detected and handled about 120,000 - 190,000 cases of smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods each year with trade fraud accounting for the largest share of around 79-88 per cent.
Meta removes over five million scams on Vietnamese pages amid content crackdown

Meta removes over five million scams on Vietnamese pages amid content crackdown

In Việt Nam, Meta said it removed more than 5.4 million pieces of violating content on Facebook and 14,000 on Instagram, with most detected proactively before users reported them.
VN banks launch handbook to combat online fraud

VN banks launch handbook to combat online fraud

Early intervention to block suspicious transfers is considered the most effective measure.
Meta rolls out updates to strengthen brand protection on Facebook and Instagram

Meta rolls out updates to strengthen brand protection on Facebook and Instagram

Meta has introduced new s to its Brand Rights Protection tools, aiming to help businesses better protect their brands and customers from scams and misuse on Facebook and Instagram.
Counterfeit goods threaten Vietnamese brands, prompt calls for stronger consumer awareness

Counterfeit goods threaten Vietnamese brands, prompt calls for stronger consumer awareness

The growing problem of counterfeit and low-quality goods is hurting Vietnamese businesses and eroding public trust in local brands, experts warned at an online seminar in Hà Nội on Friday.
More than 86 million bank accounts to be terminated from September 1

More than 86 million bank accounts to be terminated from September 1

The SBV stated that the deletion of over 86 million bank accounts was considered a system cleanup measure.
Banks end magnetic cards, require biometrics for firms from July 1

Banks end magnetic cards, require biometrics for firms from July 1

From July 1, banks across Việt Nam stopped using magnetic stripe cards and now require biometrics for company accounts to prevent fraud and improve security.
Ministry of Public Security and Google launch anti-scam campaign

Ministry of Public Security and Google launch anti-scam campaign

The campaign is designed to educate internet users about how to identify and avoid online scams, with the support of content creators, digital experts and innovative tools.
Việt Nam to pilot product origin tracing platform

Việt Nam to pilot product origin tracing platform

At a national online conference on June 23, PM Phạm Minh Chính called the fight against counterfeit goods a key political task and urged all sectors to help protect consumers, businesses and public health.
Nearly 18,000 cases of smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods detected

Nearly 18,000 cases of smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods detected

The total estimated value of confiscated goods exceeded VNĐ31.35 trillion (US$1.23 billion), marking a 12.5 per cent increase in cases and a 151.3 per cent surge in the value compared to the previous year.