The decree on casino businesses in Vietnam has been proposed to be amended in order to facilitate environment for investors.

Seven foreigners have been fined and deported under a decision of Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of the central province of Thua Thien – Hue on August 12 for Internet gambling, VNA reported.

The latest top stories in Vietnam Monday (May 18): The national ceremony to mark President Ho Chi Minh’s 130th birthday, Vietnam is one more time lauded by the foreign media thanks to its efforts in COVID-19 combat, consideration of promoting casino as an economic recovery measure after the pandemic and more. 

Vietnam's pilot programme in 2017 that allowed local residents to gamble at selected casinos was showing positive signs and a few casinos reported a profit for the first time in three years last year. But,  Q1 this year with tourist numbers dwindled due to the coronavirus pandemic caused casinos heavy losses.