Vietnam: Fines for non-compliance with consumer protection regulations in Decree No. 24/2025/ND-CP

Progress

Current status

in force

21 Feb 2025 in force

Scope

Implementers

Vietnam

Policy Area

Consumer protection

Policy Instrument

Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement

Regulated Economic Activity

digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)

platform intermediary: e-commerce

Government Branch

executive

Government Body

central government

Implementation Level

national

Timeline of events

21 Feb 2025

in force

Decree No. 24/2025/ND-CP specifying fines for non-compliance with consumer protection entered into force

On 21 February 2025, Decree No. 24/2025/ND-CP specifying fines for non-compliance with consumer protection entered into force. The decree imposes fines of VND 50-70 million on businesses that manipulate consumer reviews, change product rankings with…

Source

Event type order

Action type implementation

Government branch executive

Government body central government

Progress

Scope

Timeline of events

Decree No. 24/2025/ND-CP specifying fines for non-compliance with consumer protection entered into force

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