This decision follows the tragic deaths of three firefighters in a karaoke blaze on August 1, 2022, which renewed attention to fire safety measures in the city’s entertainment venues.

The Hanoi People’s Committee has requested the city’s competent agencies to continue issuing business licenses for eligible karaoke bars to help prevent them from suspending their operations, reported the local media.

Karaoke parlors have been rebuilt or repaired to satisfy requirements on fire prevention and fighting. But agencies still have not given an official answer on whether the establishments have enough conditions to reopen.

Hundreds of karaoke parlors and bars in Hanoi have sent a group letter to the prime minister and concerned agencies calling for help so that they can resume services again after months of suspension due to fire safety issues.

Head of the Grassroots Culture Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ninh Thi Thu Huong has just issued the plan of surveying and checking the state management works on karaoke, discotheque and festivals.

The prime minister has ordered the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to study and issue more stringent karaoke service licensing regulations.

The competent forces in HCMC have suspended 26 businesses providing karaoke and bar services for violating fire safety regulations and imposed administrative fines of over VND1.2 billion on violators.

As well as sidewalk singers, fines can also be issued to noisy restaurants, construction workers, and even people who can’t control their chickens!

Karaoke parlors were very crowded on January 10, the first day of the new normal for entertainment facilities in HCM City.

Regarding the situation that people sing karaoke, causing noise pollution in residential areas, HCM City chairman has given directions to strengthen control of noise violations to maintain security and ensure the tranquility for citizens.

From 0:00 on February 1, all karaoke parlors, bars and discotheques in Hanoi had to suspend operations in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, according to the local government's decision.

VietNamNet Bridge - Karaoke shop owners spend at least VND1 billion on equipment and facilities for one karaoke room, creating a competitive market for suppliers.  

A fee will be imposed on songs listed on karaoke machines across the country by July 2017, according to an announcement made by the Recording Industry Association of Vietnam (RIAV).

The Department of Culture - Sports and Tourism of Ho Chi Minh City is drafting a discos and karaoke parlor planning, under which new discotheques and karaoke bars may be licensed based on the demands and proposals of each district.

When the lamps are turned on, karaoke music suddenly stops, dozens of waitresses in bikinis who are flirting with clients hastily seek a shelter is the popular scene whenever the authorities storm karaoke bars or restaurants in HCM City.

Given that the situation of prostitution in the city is very complicated, hiding in the form of barber shops, massage, traditional medicine, etc. HCM City has recommended gathering these sensitive business establishments in an area.