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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Foxy Brown on June 15, 2006, 05:06:05 PM

Title: Vietnam puts clamp on karaoke clubs
Post by: Foxy Brown on June 15, 2006, 05:06:05 PM

Vietnam's popular karaoke bars face tough new restrictions starting in July, according to a government decree issued this month by Prime Minister Phan Van Khai. (http://www.thanhniennews.com/society/?catid=3&newsid=16598)

Title: Vietnam puts clamp on karaoke clubs
Post by: Amplifier on June 16, 2006, 04:22:57 AM

Because karaoke is Vietnam's biggest problem. Yeah, right. I'm glad to see governments around the world do mostly useless things. :lol:

Title: Vietnam puts clamp on karaoke clubs
Post by: Flyp on June 16, 2006, 05:36:55 AM

"From July 1, drinking spirits in karaoke lounges is subject to a fine of up to VND1.5 million (US$94)"

and i thought the Yen was small! :o

Title: Vietnam puts clamp on karaoke clubs
Post by: kukine on June 16, 2006, 05:52:00 AM

Wow, I thought Indonesian Rupiah is the worst. (1 USD = Rp 9350) (1USD = 15000 VND)

Title: Vietnam puts clamp on karaoke clubs
Post by: newtypenewtype on June 17, 2006, 01:27:21 AM

dang what goes on in their karaoke places that would make them do that?

Title: Vietnam puts clamp on karaoke clubs
Post by: THUNDERDUCK on June 18, 2006, 11:13:33 PM

um...PROSTITUTION, maybe.  The guys punished for not doing karaoke was funnier.

Title: Vietnam puts clamp on karaoke clubs
Post by: ctz on June 19, 2006, 05:30:25 PM

What's the point going to karaoke if you can't drink there? :D At least I can't stand my friends' singing without having a drink :D