Ho Chi Minh City bans officials from playing Pokemon Go at work

The city government strictly prohibits civil servants, public employees, armed forces soldiers... from playing the electronic game Pokemon Go during working hours.

The People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has just issued an official dispatch prohibiting officials, civil servants, and armed forces officers and soldiers from playing Pokemon Go during working hours and at their offices. The Department of Information and Communications has been assigned to monitor any problems related to this game to report to the city...

Previously, in order to call on people to ensure safety while driving, the Department of Transport displayed the warning "do not play Pokemon Go while participating in traffic" on 44 electronic information boards (14 small boards, 30 large boards) for 20 seconds, during off-peak hours.

Young people in Saigon play Pokemon Go in Tao Dan park.

Appearing in Vietnam since the beginning of August, Pokemon Go has attracted thousands of participants. The characteristics of this game require players to move a lot, so many people drive and "catch Pokemon" at the same time, endangering themselves and other road users.

In Ho Chi Minh City, Tao Dan Park, Nguyen Hue walking street... are the places with the most people, lasting until 1-2 am.

According to the recommendation of the Ministry of Information and Communications, Pokemon Go has not been licensed for release in Vietnam, so when there is a dispute affecting the rights of players, they will not be protected under the law on management of online electronic games.

Players are also advised to protect their information and personal data... on their phones when playing Pokemon Go. At the same time, check carefully before installing to avoid fake and fraudulent applications.

The Ministry of Information and Communications also recommends not playing in dangerous areas such as railways, highways, airports, rivers, lakes, mountains, near or in the areas of Party and State agencies, military areas, national security and defense areas and prohibited areas.

According to VNE