A group of pickpockets operating at tourist destinations throughout Vietnam have been increasingly targeting foreign travelers, negatively affecting the image of the country as a tourism destination.

The Ministry of Public Security has been asked to tighten security for upcoming important events, including the Party Congress at all levels, according to Government Resolution No. 50/NQ-CP issued recently.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two wanted criminals were arrested on Wednesday after absconding for 10 years, according to the police of southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 95 per cent of Vietnamese journalists were hindered from publishing news at least once during their career, according to a report by RED Communication announced yesterday.

 Juvenile delinquents are on the rise and their crimes are more horrific, according to the Police Department for Administrative Management of Social Order (C64). 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Banking has been named as the leading sector in terms of embezzlement with 9 out of the 10 embezzlement cases treated in 2013.