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What's banned in Vietnam?

Out of 44 things One Map has mapped, here is where Vietnam stands.

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Banned in Vietnam

• Pepper SprayBanned

  Pepper spray is a police 'support tool'; individuals may not own it.

• Military ServiceMandatory

  24 months for men.

• VapingBanned

  Banned from 1 January 2025 by the National Assembly.

Restricted in Vietnam

• FireworksRestricted

  Only non-exploding fireworks are legal; firecrackers are banned.

• DronesRestricted

  Every flight needs a Defence Ministry permit, except tiny drones.

• SurrogacyRestricted

  Unpaid surrogacy by a relative is legal. Paid surrogacy is not.

• Plastic BagsRestricted

  Making or importing small thin bags is set to stop from 2026.

• Social Media for KidsRestricted

  A parent must register any social media account for an under-16.

• PufferfishRestricted

  A 2003 government order bans trading it. Still enforced in 2025.

Allowed in Vietnam

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