Under Decree 282, authorities can penalize noise violations at any time of the day, removing earlier restrictions that focused mainly on late-night hours. Phung said that before Decree 282 took effect, authorities responded to residents’ complaints about noisy karaoke by dispatching inspection teams to issue warnings. Da Nang’s firm stance predates the decreeBefore the new decree came into force, rapid response teams were established to combat noisy karaoke, with the former Nai Hien Dong Ward pioneering the model. Police officers in Ho Chi Minh City visit boarding houses and residential areas to explain Decree 282 and penalties for noisy karaoke. On Monday, the official Facebook page of Tan Phuoc Ward Police also posted information about enforcing the decree against noisy karaoke gatherings, drawing widespread public support.

Source: Tuoitre News December 24, 2025 04:59 UTC