The authorized agencies would impose a fine to the tune of VND 50 million (US$2,500) on any advertisement providing false information, according to the draft Decree on sanctioning administrative violations related to post, telecommunication, information technology, and radio frequencies.
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Specifically, advertising activities, which carry deceitful information on product quality, hurt people’s honor and prestige, or violate rights and legitimate interests of organizations and individuals are proposed to get fines of between US$1,500-2,500.
Advertisements with images, words or sounds incompatible with Viet Nam’s traditions and customs shall be subjected to fine levels ranging from US$500-250,000, the draft document says.
A fine up to US$1,000 shall be imposed on acts of falsifying information, providing wrong information to bait customers.
The draft is now provided for public comments./.
(Source:VGP)
