Open Development Vietnam publishes a page on Human Trafficking in Vietnam: From Traditional Routes to Digital Deception
Open Development Vietnam recently published a page on Human Trafficking in Vietnam: From Traditional Routes to Digital Deception. Vietnam, with its strategic geographical location and deep integration into regional migration flows, is both a source and transit country for trafficking victims. This criminal enterprise has evolved from traditional cross-border smuggling into sophisticated digital operations, exploiting the country’s economic vulnerabilities and geographic position. They target the most vulnerable groups including women, children, ethnic minorities, impoverished workers, and more recently, men and members of the LGBTQI+ community. Vietnamese citizens are trafficked to countries such as China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and beyond for exploitation. Despite government efforts and international cooperation, the problem persists, increasing in sophistication with the adoption of new technologies and changing global dynamics.
