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Saigon to reward informants for reporting illegal activities

Saigon to reward informants for reporting illegal activities

Members of the public may be awarded up to VND5 million (250USD) for informing police about illegal activities such as prostitution and human trafficking, according to authorities in District 12.
Legalize brothels, stop punishing sex workers who solicit: U.K. parliamentary watchdog

Legalize brothels, stop punishing sex workers who solicit: U.K. parliamentary watchdog

Sex workers in England and Wales should not face criminal charges for soliciting and brothels should be legalized, a British parliamentary group said on Friday, calling for local prostitution laws to be overhauled.
July 1, 2016 | 12:14 am PT
“We don’t do... prostitution”

“We don’t do... prostitution”

Such message would have to appear outside businesses offering sensitive services in Ho Chi Minh City.
July 2, 2016 | 03:04 am PT
Vietnamese tourist tricked into prostitution in Dubai

Vietnamese tourist tricked into prostitution in Dubai

Four Vietnamese criminals involved, who managed the prostitution ring in Dubai, have been arrested by local police.
July 5, 2016 | 05:15 pm PT
Prostitution in Saigon: sex trade finds a new face

Prostitution in Saigon: sex trade finds a new face

More cafes go "decaf". More barbers offer the no-cut. Risks bubble.
July 16, 2016 | 01:01 am PT
No one protects Vietnamese sex workers

No one protects Vietnamese sex workers

Sex workers have to deal with regular police raids and persistent fears.
September 16, 2016 | 01:52 am PT
Indonesia arrests 8 Vietnamese women in prostitution crackdown: report

Indonesia arrests 8 Vietnamese women in prostitution crackdown: report

Officials said the women entered Indonesia as tourists but then worked illegally as sex workers.
January 6, 2017 | 11:33 pm PT
5 Vietnamese women rescued from forced prostitution in Malaysia

5 Vietnamese women rescued from forced prostitution in Malaysia

Police said they were trafficking victims and had been forced to work as prostitutes in Malacca for 10 months.
January 19, 2017 | 01:33 am PT
Hanoi announces biggest prostitution crackdown ever

Hanoi announces biggest prostitution crackdown ever

The capital city is aiming to bust up to 500 cases of illegal sex work in 2017, more than twice the number usually seen in past years.
February 13, 2017 | 07:27 pm PT
Malaysia arrests five Vietnamese women in prostitution raid

Malaysia arrests five Vietnamese women in prostitution raid

Immigration officers said the women were able to earn ‘a lot of money’ from the service.
March 15, 2017 | 06:57 am PT
Sex in Thai city frustrates junta

Sex in Thai city frustrates junta

Thai authorities launched a "Happy Zone" at the weekend, pledging not to allow prostitution there.
March 26, 2017 | 05:57 pm PT
Vietnamese woman fined for offering sex services to policeman in Malaysia

Vietnamese woman fined for offering sex services to policeman in Malaysia

She pleaded guilty and paid the fine of $465 at a trial on Tuesday.
July 4, 2017 | 07:03 pm PT
Malaysian police rescue 19 Vietnamese women from forced prostitution

Malaysian police rescue 19 Vietnamese women from forced prostitution

The women were promised work in massage parlors but were instead exploited as sex workers.
July 15, 2017 | 07:20 pm PT
Sex robots: perverted or practical in fight against sex trafficking?

Sex robots: perverted or practical in fight against sex trafficking?

Spanish scientist Sergi Santos designed silicone sex dolls with artificial brains that will not only earn him money but may also be used to staff brothels and help combat sex trafficking. Experts are however divided.
July 19, 2017 | 06:04 pm PT
Saigon police bust 'high-end' prostitution ring involving models, actresses

Saigon police bust 'high-end' prostitution ring involving models, actresses

Amateur actresses and models were providing sexual services for up to $2,500.
August 17, 2017 | 07:30 pm PT
Saigon police bust sex work ring aimed at foreigners

Saigon police bust sex work ring aimed at foreigners

The young women, who got around $11 to have sex with strangers, are believed to have been working 24/7.
August 29, 2017 | 08:20 pm PT
Top Vietnamese lawmaker calls for setting up 'red-light areas' in special economic zones

Top Vietnamese lawmaker calls for setting up 'red-light areas' in special economic zones

'Life has such realistic demands. We’ve got to go with the flow and work out an appropriate management mechanism.'
September 12, 2017 | 06:27 am PT
Should Vietnam open red light districts?

Should Vietnam open red light districts?

A red light district on tourist-haven Phu Quoc? Let the debate begin. 
September 13, 2017 | 12:25 am PT
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