The authorities of HCM City, Haiphong and Nam Dinh provinces admitted that they are unable to adequately deal with prostitution problems.
Prostitution activities are becoming more complicated photo: ANTD. Prostitution activities have increased and become more complicated in big cities such as Hanoi, HCM City. Nam Dinh authorities said that managing the areas is a big challenge because it's difficult to separate sex solicitors from normal visitors. Meanwhile, the sex workers are willing to pay the fine and then return to work.
The representatives from Haiphong Province also pointed out that sex workers now use hi-tech equipment to advertise or disguise their ads as those for receptionists or maids at restaurants or karaoke bars. At the meeting, HCM City representatives admitted the uncontrollable situation with the increasing number of male workers and even foreigners. Some prostitution rings hired gangsters to threaten the inspection teams.
About 3, facilities with 7, female employees are suspected of providing prostitution services. In big cities, these activities are becoming increasingly public, with girls openly inviting customers outside their guesthouses. Along the border line between Vietnam and Cambodia alone, Vietnamese and Cambodian prostitutes are estimated to work.
However, the most concerning problem is that prostitution is expanding to remote and mountainous areas with high rates of HIV infection. It is reported that among 3, discovered prostitutes, are HIV positive. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked the Ministry of Public Security to co-operate with localities to tighten control and inspections in suspected facilities.
