The Government has issued Decree No. 109/2026/ND-CP, officially effective from May 18, 2026, which comprehensively replaces Decree No. 82/2020/ND-CP and Decree No. 117/2024/ND-CP. The new Decree significantly increases administrative fines for various violations and tightens regulatory control over matters ranging from marriage registration and the principle of monogamy to commercial surrogacy. 1. Legal Grounds Governing […]
In recent years, the issue of animal cruelty, particularly toward pets such as dogs and cats, has drawn increasing public concern in Vietnam. Viral videos of abuse or disturbing stories about neglect have sparked debates over whether Vietnamese law provides adequate protection for animals. This article provides a legal perspective on the question: Is harming […]