A reader in Ho Chi Minh City says stray livestock and pets are still common in his neighborhood. In apartment buildings, keeping dogs and cats has long been a source of friction. Beyond administrative penalties, owners may face criminal liability if their animals cause serious injury or death. The dispute has fueled long-running tensions in many buildings, prompting some management boards to explicitly ban dogs, cats, livestock, and poultry altogether. In practice, apartment rules that prohibit livestock already include dogs and cats, even if enforcement remains uneven.

Source: Tuoitre News January 17, 2026 08:59 UTC