One dead, six hospitalized due to methanol poisoning in northern Vietnam
They consumed glutinous rice wine with a high methanol content
In Vietnam, anyone forcing others to drink will be fined up to $130
Anyone forcing others to drink will be fined VND1-3 miliion (US$43-130)
Vietnam woman caught trying to send alcohol disguised in milk cartons to quarantine camp
She was fined VND200,000 (US$8.5) for the offense
Two Vietnamese men fined for piloting boats under alcohol influence
Each of the offenders was fined VND750,000 (US$32)
In photos: Saigon beer parlors struggle under new drunk driving law
The hefty fines have scared away many drinkers in the southern metropolis
Vietnam’s beer parlors offer transport services in face of new drunk driving law
Modern problems require modern solutions
Vietnamese man cuts off own penis under influence of alcohol
He used a knife to sever his penis himself
'Enough, I'm loaded': Vietnam criminalizes pressuring others to drink alcoholic beverages
A recently passed law prohibits people from forcing others to drink alcohol in the Southeast Asian country
In Vietnam, state-run company sparks outrage for holding ‘drinking competition’
The contest was aimed at finding the ‘drinking king,’ or the one who could down the most liquor
Vietnam passes bill imposing blanket ban on drink-driving
The bill contains an article dictates a ‘strict ban’ on ‘operating vehicles while having any level of breath or blood alcohol concentration’