Vietnam Tightens Penalties for Violations Against Children Under New Decree
The Vietnamese government has enacted Decree 98/2026, significantly increasing administrative penalties for violations involving children, people with disabilities, and human trafficking victims, while expanding protections in cyberspace.
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