Vietnam Orders Crackdown on IP Violations After US Trade Warning

Vietnam has ordered a clampdown on intellectual property violations, targeting a 20% increase in enforcement cases after the country was pegged as a top concern on a US watch list.

The crackdown will cover films, online video games and industrial property rights, among other areas, and run through this month, focusing on copyright violations, counterfeit goods and trademark infringements, according to a statement on the government website.