U.S. Brands Vietnam as a Rare ‘Priority Foreign Country’ Over Online Piracy Concerns

For the first time in thirteen years, the U.S. government has placed a trading partner in its most serious category for intellectual property concerns. The USTR's latest Special 301 Report classifies Vietnam as a "Priority Foreign Country," opening the door to potential trade sanctions. The country's failure to combat pirate sites and services, including Fmovies, is cited as a key reason.