Is smoking banned in public places in Vietnam?
Partial ban
Smoking is banned in specific public places and workplaces, but exemptions exist for entertainment areas in some regions.
Vietnam is one of 46 countries classified “Partial ban” for public smoking bans — 35% of the 132 with data.
Source
- Taken from
- Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- Thailand
- Comprehensive ban Thailand bans smoking in all indoor and outdoor public establishments, including bars and restaurants, with fines for non-compliance.
- Myanmar
- Partial ban Myanmar has a smoking ban in certain public places, but the scope is not fully detailed.
- Hong Kong
- Comprehensive ban Hong Kong bans smoking in all indoor public places and workplaces, with previous exemptions removed.
- Philippines
- Varies by region Smoking bans vary by city, with Metro Manila having a strict ban and other areas having different rules.
- Singapore
- Partial ban Smoking is banned in most public places, but designated smoking rooms are permitted in certain establishments.
- Malaysia
- Comprehensive ban Smoking is banned in 23 categories of public places, including all restaurants and workplaces.
Other laws in Vietnam
- Driving Age
- 18+
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