Businesses such as guesthouses, rental apartments, nightclubs, karaoke venues, massage and spa services, and hair salons are considered vulnerable to being exploited for prostitution. To strengthen oversight, the chairman of the municipal administration directed departments and local authorities to step up inspections and promptly handle violations. The health department must also compile and categorize sensitive businesses for inter-agency inspections, checking licensing, staffing, and operating conditions. The Department of Culture and Sports will lead inspections of entertainment venues to prevent obscene performances and harmful cultural products. The Department of Education and Training was instructed to strengthen student management and detect signs of youth being lured into social evils.

Source: Tuoitre News March 13, 2026 21:28 UTC