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Law No. 16/2012/QH13 on Advertising
Local Title:
Luật 16/2012/QH13 Quảng cáo
Country/Region:
Vietnam
Competent Authority:
National Assembly
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2012-06-21
Implementation Date:
2013-01-01
Document
Language Source Title Access
VN
Official Law No. 16 2012 QH13 on Advertising
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Law No. 16 2012 QH13 on Advertising EN
File Language : EN
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Summary

This regulation applies to all commodities sold in Vietnam. It specifies the advertising activities; the rights and obligations of organizations and individuals participating in advertising activities; the State management of advertising in Vietnam. The political propagation and dissemination are not regulated by this Law. It includes:

Chapter 1 General Provisions

Chapter 2 Rights and Obligations of Organizations and Individuals in Advertising

Chapter 3 Advertising Activities

Chapter 4 Advertisements Related to Foreigners

Chapter 5 Implementation Provisions

History
2025-12-26
In force
Release Date: 2025-12-26
Implementation Date : 2026-02-15
2025-08-22
In force
Release Date: 2025-08-22
Implementation Date : 2026-01-01
2025-06-16
In force
Release Date: 2025-06-16
Implementation Date : 2026-01-01
2024-09-18
In force
Release Date: 2024-09-18
Implementation Date : 2024-09-18
2024-03-04
Draft
Release Date: 2024-03-04
Implementation Date : /
2013-11-14
Invalid
Release Date: 2013-11-14
Implementation Date : 2014-01-01
2012-06-21
Law No. 16/2012/QH13 on Advertising
In force
Release Date: 2012-06-21
Implementation Date : 2013-01-01
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